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Compress image to 20 KB

Drop in your photos and each one is saved as a JPEG of at most 20 KB, in the best quality that fits that size.

What is a 20 KB photo usually needed for?

  • Scanned signatures required by some online forms.
  • ID photos on platforms with very strict limits.
  • Avatars and thumbnails for forums or older apps.

How it works

  1. 1It tries several quality levels and keeps the highest one that fits in 20 KB. If it doesn’t fit even at the lowest quality, it gradually lowers the resolution.
  2. 2It saves as JPEG, which every form accepts, and removes the location data (GPS) from the photo.
  3. 3If a photo is already smaller, it is left as it is. Your originals are never modified.

Frequently asked questions

Will a 20 KB photo look good?
For a signature or an ID photo, yes. To reach that size the photo is scaled down to a few hundred pixels, so it isn’t suitable for printing or for landscape photos.
Are my photos uploaded to the internet?
No. They are processed inside your browser; you can check it by disconnecting from the internet after the page has loaded.
Does it pass if the form counts 1 KB as 1024 bytes?
Yes. The strictest rule is used (1 KB = 1000 bytes), so the file stays under 20 KB however it is counted.
Can I do it with many photos at once?
Yes: drop in several photos or a folder and download them all together in a .zip. For huge folders, the desktop app has no limits.

What do you need to do?