Compress Image to 20KB — SSC, IBPS & Bank Exam Forms
Free browser-based tool to compress any JPEG, PNG, or WebP to exactly 20KB — the most common photo upload limit for SSC, IBPS, SBI PO, RRB NTPC, and NTA government exam portals. Upload your photo, click compress, and download the result in seconds. Your photo never leaves your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
"File size exceeded! Maximum allowed size is 20 KB" — what does this error mean?
This is the most common rejection error on the SSC OTRP, IBPS, and RRB portals — your photo is over 20 KB and the portal blocks the upload before the form submits. Phone photos are 2–5 MB by default, far over the limit. Upload your photo to the compressor above; the output is a JPG file (the only format these portals accept) that always lands under 20 KB. Aim for 18–19 KB to leave a small safety buffer below the 20 KB ceiling.
Which exams require a 20KB photo upload?
SSC CHSL, IBPS Clerk, RRB NTPC, SBI PO, NTA UGC NET, and most state PSC portals commonly require photos between 10KB and 20KB. Always check the official notification for the exact allowed range.
How do I compress my photo to exactly 20KB?
Upload your JPEG or PNG photo, then click "Compress to 20KB". The tool automatically adjusts JPEG quality level until the output file lands within 1–2KB of the 20KB target. Download the result and upload it to your exam portal.
What are the photo specifications for SSC CGL?
SSC CGL requires a passport-size photograph of 20–50KB in JPG format. Dimensions should be 3.5×4.5 cm (about 200×230 pixels at 150 DPI) with a white background and clear face visibility.
Will image quality suffer at 20KB?
For standard passport-size portrait photos displayed at thumbnail size on exam portals, the compressed output is visually acceptable. The tool minimises quality reduction by using binary-search compression — only lowering quality as much as needed.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. All compression runs in your browser using JavaScript. Your photo never leaves your device, making it completely safe for government and banking exam applications.