What file size do passport photos need to be for online submissions?

File size limits vary by portal. Common limits are 500 KB (US DS-160 visa application), 240 KB (India e-Visa), and 2 MB (UK passport application). Check your specific portal's requirements — the quality slider lets you target any file size.

How much can I compress a passport photo without affecting quality?

For passport photos, keep JPEG quality at 80% or above to ensure facial features remain clearly distinguishable. At 80% quality, most photos compress by 50–70% with no visible quality loss to the human eye.

Will compression affect the passport photo compliance?

Moderate JPEG compression (80%+) does not affect dimensional compliance or biometric features. Avoid compressing below 60% quality — at very low quality, JPEG artefacts can blur facial features, which may cause automated compliance checks to fail.

Is my photo uploaded to a server when compressing?

No. All compression happens entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your passport photo never leaves your device.

Compress Photo

Reduce passport photo file size while keeping print quality.

Upload Photo to Compress

Upload a large passport photo. We will intelligently compress it while maintaining quality.

Processing happens instantly on your device.

Tips:

•Most government portals require JPEG photos under 500 KB — compress to meet the size limit
•Keep quality at 80% or higher to ensure facial features remain clearly distinguishable
•JPEG is universally accepted for online submissions — check the portal for other allowed formats
•Compress after all other edits (crop, background replace) to avoid double-compression artifacts

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