Compress Documents & Photo for DigiLocker Upload
DigiLocker is India's official digital document wallet — linked to your Aadhaar, used by over 270 million citizens to store and share verified documents. If you're uploading self-uploaded documents (marksheets, certificates, NOCs) or setting a profile photo, file size matters. Compress to the right size here, free, without sending your documents to any server.
What You Need to Know
DigiLocker has two types of documents: issued documents (fetched automatically from government databases — no upload needed) and uploaded documents (files you upload manually, such as undigitised certificates). Uploaded documents are accepted up to 10MB, but many institutions that request DigiLocker documents have their own limits (1–2MB). DigiLocker profile photos must be under 1MB. For sharing documents with college admission portals that pull from DigiLocker, it is best practice to keep uploaded documents under 500KB for faster processing.
How It Works
Step 1: Photograph or scan your document
Use a flatbed scanner or phone camera. Ensure full document is visible, well-lit, no glare.
Step 2: Compress to under 500KB
Click below — enter 500 (or less) as the target. Most DigiLocker uploads work best under 500KB.
Step 3: Check text and stamps are readable
Preview your compressed document. Official seals, roll numbers, and issue dates must be clearly visible.
Step 4: Upload to DigiLocker
Log into digilocker.gov.in, go to Uploaded Documents, click Upload, and attach your compressed file.
Benefits
- Compress marksheets and certificates to any KB target
- Works for DigiLocker self-uploaded documents
- Profile photo compression to under 1MB
- Documents stay on your device — never sent to servers
- Handles phone photos and scanner output equally well
- Free, no account needed
Pro Tip
When colleges request documents via DigiLocker, they pull directly from your locker — no file size issue. But when uploading your own certificates (pre-2010 marksheets, local certificates), keep them under 500KB for fastest load times and widest portal compatibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the file size limit for DigiLocker uploads?
DigiLocker accepts self-uploaded documents up to 10MB in PDF, JPEG, or PNG format. However, for documents you share with college admission portals or government departments via DigiLocker, keeping each file under 500KB ensures faster processing and maximum compatibility.
What size should a DigiLocker profile photo be?
DigiLocker profile photos must be under 1MB in JPEG or PNG format. A well-compressed passport-style photo at 100–200KB works perfectly.
Which documents should I upload to DigiLocker myself?
Issued documents (Aadhaar, PAN, driving licence, marksheets from boards registered with DigiLocker) are pulled automatically — no upload needed. You need to manually upload older certificates, local institution marksheets, and documents not yet in the DigiLocker issuer network.
Can I upload a phone photo of my marksheet to DigiLocker?
Yes — JPEG images are accepted. Photograph flat-on with good lighting, compress to under 500KB, then upload. For official submissions, a flatbed scan is preferred for clarity.
Is it safe to compress my documents using this tool?
Yes. All compression runs in your browser — your documents are never sent to our servers. DigiLocker stores many sensitive documents, so it is important your files are not processed on external servers. This tool processes everything locally.