Compress an image to 50 KB
Get a photo under 50 KB for passport-style and exam application forms. The pixel size the form asks for is kept and only the JPG quality is lowered. In your browser.
Process locally
Files stay in this browser session. Closing or clearing releases them.
Choose files
JPG, PNG, WebP, up to 20
Drop files here, or
Adjust settings
Optional: Target size, Minimum quality, Preserve dimensions
Run
Processes in this browser; cancel at any time
About this task
Application forms for exams, visas and government services often ask for a photo between 20 and 50 KB, usually with fixed pixel dimensions as well. This page opens the image compressor set to a 50 KB target with “Preserve dimensions” on, so the width and height you prepared stay exactly the same and only the JPG quality is lowered, never below 0.5.
Prepare the photo at the size the form states first, for example 600 × 600 pixels, and keep it as a JPG: a photo of that size often fits in 50 KB at quality 0.7 or above without visible loss. Up to 20 images of up to 8 MB each are processed on your device, and nothing is sent to a server.
How to do it
- If the form gives a pixel size, resize or crop the photo to it first.
- Choose or drop the JPG photos, up to 20 at a time.
- Keep “Target size (KB)” at 50 and “Preserve dimensions” on, then select Run.
- Check the new size in the report and download the photo.
Common questions
The tool says TARGET_UNREACHED. What now?
The photo is still above 50 KB at quality 0.5 with its dimensions kept. Lower “Minimum quality” to 0.4, crop away background the form does not need, or reduce the pixel size if the form allows it. You still get the smallest version the tool made.
Does compressing change the photo’s background or colours?
No. Only the JPG quality changes, which can soften fine detail and gradients at low settings. Rules such as a plain white background have to be met by the photo itself. Location and camera details (EXIF) are removed from the result.
Can I use a PNG or WebP photo?
Yes, both are accepted and keep their format. Most forms want JPG, though, and a PNG photo rarely gets under 50 KB with its dimensions kept, so convert it to JPG first.
Other settings and related tasks
Need other settings? Open the full Compress images tool.