Compress image to 50KB

Get a clear portrait under 50 KB for portals and applications.

or drop them here · paste with Ctrl+V

What it does

Job portals, university applications and online ID services often cap photos at 50 KB. That’s enough for a clear portrait at a typical upload size. Add your image and get a JPG under 50 KB in seconds.

How to use it

  1. Click “Choose images”, drop one or more images onto the box, or paste with Ctrl+V (⌘+V on a Mac).
  2. Each image is brought under 50 KB. If lowering the quality isn’t enough, it’s also scaled down, and a note tells you the new size.
  3. Check the final size next to the download button, then download the file or get everything as a ZIP.

Common uses

  • Job portal and recruitment site photos
  • University and scholarship applications
  • Online ID and permit applications

Tips

  • If the form asks for a range such as 20–50 KB, check the result isn’t below the minimum.
  • Natural light from a window gives a cleaner photo, which also compresses better.

Questions

Does a 50 KB photo look good enough?

For a portrait or document photo, yes. Detailed landscape shots may be scaled down a little to fit, and the tool tells you when that happens.

My form says 20–50 KB. Will this work?

Usually. Results land close to the limit, so they’re normally above a 20 KB minimum too. Check the size shown next to the download button before you upload.

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