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Compress JPEG to 20KB Online Free — Built for SSC, IBPS & Railway Exam Uploads
20kb is the classic limit on competitive exam application forms — SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, IBPS PO/Clerk, Railway RRB, and most defense and state-level recruitment exams ask for a passport-style photo at or under 20kb alongside a separate signature upload. Compress JPEG to 20KB is tuned for exactly this: a small but recognizable face photo, not just a signature or icon.
The tricky part of a 20kb photo (versus a 10kb signature) is that it still needs to show a real, identifiable face — eyes, hairline, and expression have to survive the compression, not just dark strokes on a white background. This tool scales the photo to the proportions these exam portals typically expect (often close to 3.5cm × 4.5cm, or 200×230px) and compresses around the facial features so the photo still passes manual verification.
Rather than pushing a quality slider down until the file happens to fit, the tool works backward from the 20kb target: it adjusts resolution and JPEG quality together so you don't end up with a photo that's technically small enough but visibly pixelated to an admissions officer.
Your photo is processed entirely in the browser and never leaves your device, which matters when you're uploading something as identity-sensitive as an exam application photo.
Common questions
- How do I compress my exam application photo to 20kb for SSC, IBPS, or RRB?
- Upload your passport-style photo to Compress JPEG to 20KB. It resizes to the proportions these exam portals expect and compresses the file to 20kb or under while keeping your face clearly recognizable.
- What photo dimensions do SSC and IBPS exams usually require at 20kb?
- Most ask for something close to 200×230 pixels (roughly 3.5cm × 4.5cm), though the exact figure varies by exam notification — always check the specific portal's instructions if your upload is rejected despite being under 20kb.
- Will a 20kb photo look pixelated on the admit card or application form?
- 20kb is small, so some detail loss is unavoidable, but the tool balances resolution against compression so your facial features stay recognizable at the size these forms actually display the photo.
- Can I compress both my photo and signature to 20kb here?
- This page is optimized for photo compression at 20kb. If your form separately asks for a signature under 10kb, use the 10KB tool for that file — signatures compress differently than face photos.
- Why do exam portals ask for a photo taken within the last 3-6 months at 20kb?
- That's a portal policy for identity verification, unrelated to file size — compressing an old photo to 20kb won't make it acceptable if the exam notification requires a recent one.
- Is it safe to upload my exam photo here before submitting the application?
- Yes. The image is compressed locally in your browser and isn't uploaded to or stored on any server.
- My photo is under 20kb but the SSC/IBPS portal still rejects it — what's wrong?
- Double-check the required pixel dimensions and background color (usually white or light blue). A file that's under 20kb but the wrong dimensions will still fail form validation.
- Can I compress a JPEG, PNG, or scanned photo to 20kb?
- Yes. You can upload JPEG, PNG, or other common formats, and the tool will output a standard JPEG compressed to 20kb.
- Is there a limit on how many exam photos I can compress to 20kb for free?
- No. It's free with no sign-up, no watermark, and no cap on the number of files.