How do I compress an image to under 30KB?

Set quality to 60–65 and upload your image. For a 300×400px photo at quality 62, output is typically 12–28KB. If still over 30KB, reduce dimensions to 250–300px wide using the Resize Image tool, then compress again. Check the output size in the result card before downloading.

Which portals require a 30KB photo limit?

UPSC photo uploads require 40KB maximum, NEET exam portals often require 30–50KB, and many state government portals across India use 20–50KB limits. Check the specific portal requirement. For 30KB, a 350×450px JPEG at quality 63 is typically 15–28KB.

What quality setting should I use for 30KB?

Start at quality 62–65. For a standard passport-sized photo (350×450px), quality 63 gives 15–28KB. For a larger portrait (600×800px), quality 55 gives 20–35KB. If you need to be under 30KB with a 600×800px photo, reduce dimensions to 350×450px first.

Does compressing to 30KB affect photo quality?

At 350×450px and quality 62, compression artifacts are visible at very close inspection but acceptable for government photo submissions. The face remains recognizable and the image passes typical portal validation. For higher quality at 30KB, reduce dimensions further rather than lowering quality below 55.

Is my image uploaded to a server when I use this tool?

No. All compression runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your image never leaves your device and is never uploaded, stored, or shared. Safe for exam registration photos and official ID images.

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Why Compress an Image to 30KB?

A 30KB limit appears on competitive exam portals (UPSC, NEET), state government admission forms, and some banking recruitment portals. NEET UG, for example, requires the photograph to be under 50KB and the signature under 30KB. UPSC requires the photograph under 40KB. These strict limits ensure fast rendering on government networks where bandwidth is limited and millions of candidates upload simultaneously. A photo over 30KB is rejected at the validation stage — often with a generic error message, not a clear explanation.

Compressing to 30KB from a phone photo (3–8MB) requires quality 60–65 combined with correct dimensions (typically 350×450px or 300×400px). This tool starts at quality 62, which gives 15–28KB for a 350×450px portrait. All compression runs in your browser — no upload required.

How to Compress an Image to 30KB — 3 Steps

1
Resize to portal dimensions first
If your photo is larger than 400×500px, reduce dimensions first using the Resize Image tool. Common targets: 350×450px (NEET photo), 200×230px (IBPS/SSC), 300×400px (state admission portals). Then upload the resized image here.
2
Set quality to 60–65
Quality 62 is the recommended starting point. A 350×450px photo at quality 62 outputs 15–28KB. A 300×400px photo at quality 62 outputs 12–22KB. If still over 30KB, lower to quality 55 or resize to smaller dimensions.
3
Download when under 30KB
The result card shows exact compressed size in KB. Download when under 30KB. The file is ready to upload to your exam or admission portal.

Quick Reference: Size + Quality Table

Dimensions	Quality 65	Quality 60	Quality 55
200×230px	5–12KB ✅	4–9KB ✅	3–7KB ✅
350×450px	18–32KB ⚠️	14–26KB ✅	11–20KB ✅
600×800px	50–90KB ❌	40–70KB ❌	30–55KB ⚠️

✅ Under 30KB | ⚠️ May be close | ❌ Likely over. Resize to 350×450px or smaller before compressing for reliable 30KB results.

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