Compress image to 150 KB
Compress a photo or a scanned ID to under 150 KB, with plenty of room under a 200 KB cap. Your file never leaves this device.
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How to compress an image to 150 KB
- Add your photo. Drop it on the box above, choose it from your device, or paste it.
- Leave the limit on 150 KB. It's already typed into Other size. Change it if your form asks for something different.
- Check and download. The gauge shows the new size against the limit. Use Compare to check the quality, then download.
Who needs a 150 KB image
Some forms allow far more than the classic 20 or 50 KB. NTA's JEE (Main) 2026 Information Bulletin asks for a photograph between 10 and 200 KB, a signature between 10 and 100 KB and, for candidates not verified through Aadhaar or DigiLocker, an identity proof image between 10 and 200 KB, all in JPG (checked 10 October 2026). 150 KB gives a sharp photo and a readable ID scan with 50 KB to spare.
A phone photo at 150 KB is usually around 1500 to 2000 pixels on the long side, and a plain portrait often keeps its full size. That's far more than a form displays, so the result looks the same as the original on screen.
Typical dimensions at 150 KB
Rough pixel sizes that fit under 150 KB while still looking good. Busy, detailed photos come out smaller.
| Image | Fits at about |
|---|---|
| Passport-size photo | 1000 × 1300 px or more |
| ID card photographed flat | around 1400 × 900 px |
| A4 page of small text | around 900 × 1250 px, readable |
Tips for a sharper result
JEE's bulletin also asks for a recent colour photo with 80 percent of the face visible, ears included, against a white background. Compression doesn't change any of that, so take the right photo first and then bring it under the size.
For an ID card, lay it flat on a dark surface, photograph it without flash so there's no glare, and crop to the card's edges before compressing. Glare hides numbers whatever the file size, while cropping lets the tool keep more pixels on the text.
Other sizes
- 10 KBPAN signature and other tiny uploads
- 15 KBSignatures for 10 to 20 KB ranges
- 20 KBExam and job application photos
- 30 KBBank exam photos, 20 to 50 KB
- 40 KBPhoto or thumb impression, more detail
- 50 KBID and form photos
- 100 KBMost online forms
- 200 KBPortals and profile pictures
- 300 KBVisa photos and document scans
- 500 KBEmail and chat
- Any sizeSet your own limit or pick a quality
Frequently asked questions
The form allows 200 KB. Why compress to 150 KB?
Either works: the 200 KB page lands at about 190 to 199 KB, which is also accepted. 150 KB leaves a margin, uploads faster on a slow connection, and also fits forms with a lower cap.
Is 150 KB enough for a clear document scan?
For one page, yes. A page of normal-size text stays readable at 150 KB, and an ID card is very clear. For a multi-page document, make a PDF instead if the form takes one.
Can I use this for the JEE signature?
The JEE Main 2026 bulletin allows a signature of 10 to 100 KB, so 150 KB is too large. Use the 50 KB or 100 KB page for the signature.
My photo is 4 MB. Will it look worse at 150 KB?
Not in a way you'll notice on screen. Use Compare to check a detailed area such as hair before you download.