Compress Image to KB Size

Shrink a photo or document scan to fit an exact upload limit — 20 KB to 1 MB or a custom target. The tool keeps the highest quality that fits, and only downscales when it must.

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How to use this tool

  1. 1Upload a JPG, PNG, or WebP image.
  2. 2Pick a preset (240 KB for DS-160, 50 KB for India portals) or enter a custom KB target.
  3. 3Press Compress and check the preview.
  4. 4Download the JPG and upload it to your portal.

Common use cases

  • Fit the US DS-160 240 KB photo limit
  • Meet 50 KB / 100 KB photo and signature limits on India portals
  • Shrink a phone photo of a document for an embassy upload field
  • Reduce a scan below a university or sponsor portal limit

File limits

  • Output is always JPG
  • Very small targets may require downscaling — the tool tells you when
  • Processed in your browser; nothing is uploaded

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