Crop the photo to passport size, then open "Compress Image to 50 KB" (or 20 KB for signatures) on News Appite, set the maximum width asked by the form and press Compress. The tool finds the best quality that fits the limit automatically. Always check the exact size, dimensions and format in the official notification.
What most forms ask for
Every recruitment board publishes its own rules, so read the notification carefully. Many online application forms in India use limits in these ranges:
| Photograph | Signature | |
|---|---|---|
| File size | about 20–50 KB | about 10–20 KB |
| Format | JPG / JPEG | JPG / JPEG |
| Typical dimensions | about 200 × 230 px (or 3.5 × 4.5 cm) | about 140 × 60 px |
| Background | plain white or light | black or blue ink on white paper |
These are common examples, not official values for any particular exam.
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Step 1: Crop the photo correctly
Use the Passport Size Photo Maker to crop your face to 35 × 45 mm with the head filling most of the frame, or Crop Image for a custom ratio. For the signature, sign in the middle of a white paper, photograph it in daylight and crop tightly around the signature.
Step 2: Compress to the exact KB limit
- Open Compress Image to 50 KB for the photo or Compress Image to 20 KB for the signature.
- Change the target if your form uses a different limit (for example 30 KB).
- If the form specifies pixel dimensions, type the width in Max width.
- Press Compress. The tool tries quality levels automatically and shows the final size and dimensions.
Step 3: Set the DPI if the form asks for it
Some portals check the resolution. Use the 200 DPI converter or the 300 DPI converter; for JPG files the change is lossless and does not increase the KB size noticeably.
Common reasons photos get rejected
- File just above the limit (for example 51 KB for a 50 KB limit): compress to 45–48 KB to be safe.
- Wrong format: PNG or HEIC instead of JPG.
- Dark or shadowed background, sunglasses, caps or heavy filters.
- Signature in capital letters or on lined paper when the notification forbids it.
- Blurry photo after squeezing a huge image into a tiny limit: crop first, then compress.
Frequently asked questions
How can I reduce photo size to 20 KB without losing quality?
Crop away empty space and set a smaller width (around 200 px) before compressing. Fewer pixels means the tool can keep higher quality within 20 KB.
Can I compress a PNG or iPhone HEIC photo to 50 KB?
Yes. The tool accepts PNG, HEIC, WebP and BMP and outputs a JPG under your chosen size.
What if the form needs a size in cm?
Use the DPI converter and enter the width and height in centimetres; the image is resized to match at the chosen DPI.
Photo ko 20 KB kaise kare?
News Appite ka "Compress Image to 20 KB" tool kholiye, photo chuniye aur Compress dabaiye. Tool khud best quality dhoondh kar photo ko 20 KB se chhota kar deta hai.
This guide is written and checked by the News Appite desk. Requirements set by government portals and exam boards change, so always confirm the latest rules in the official notification. Found something out of date? Tell us.