Compress image to
30KB JPG.
Reduce a photo to a 30KB JPG target for forms, exams, job portals, and small upload fields — private, in-browser, no signup.
Need a portal-specific page? Try FPSC 30KB JPG, PPSC photo JPG, NADRA under 100KB, or FBISE 40KB JPG. HEIC from iPhone? HEIC to JPG.
Kodotools Team · Last updated: October 2026 · Files stay on your device
About this tool
Use this page when any form asks for a photo or image under 30KB. It is useful for job portals, exam forms, admission forms, and other small upload boxes. If your form also gives exact pixels, resize first with the image resizer, then compress here.
Who needs this tool?
- Applicants who see a 30KB upload limit on a form
- Users converting PNG, WebP, or HEIC into a small JPG
- Anyone who needs a very small photo without uploading files to a server
Popular 30KB use case
FPSC is one common 30KB JPG upload
| Use case | How to prepare |
|---|---|
| Generic forms | Choose the 30KB preset, export as JPG, then upload to the form. |
| FPSC photo | The FPSC guide says passport-size photograph, less than 30KB, JPEG format. |
| Dimension errors | If the portal rejects dimensions, resize/crop first, then compress again. |
This page is the general 30KB compressor. For FPSC-only instructions, use the dedicated compress image for FPSC page. Source checked for FPSC use case: FPSC Guidelines for Applying Online PDF, page 6.
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Target size
Before you upload
Will a 30KB file pass your form?
30KB fits inside several common ranges, but it is too big for a few strict ones. Usual limits; check your current notification, as they change.
| Upload | Limit | 30KB file |
|---|---|---|
| FPSC photo | Under 30KB | Passes, aim for 28KB. FPSC page |
| SSC, IBPS, SBI photo | 20–50KB | Passes, sits inside the range |
| RRB photo | 15–40KB | Passes, right in the middle |
| NEET signature | 4–30KB | Passes, aim for 25–28KB |
| PPSC photo | Under 25KB | Too big. Use the PPSC page |
| SSC / IBPS signature | 10–20KB | Too big. Use the 20KB page |
A clear face in 30KB
30KB is plenty for a passport-style photo if the picture is set up well. Three things decide how sharp it looks:
Plain background
A white or light wall compresses to almost nothing, so the KB goes to your face. A busy room behind you eats the budget.
Around 240×320 px
A 3:4 head-and-shoulders crop at about this size looks sharp at 30KB. Use the form's own pixels if it gives them, in the image resizer.
Daylight, no filter
Dark indoor photos are full of grain, and grain is expensive to compress. Face a window instead of using flash or beauty filters.
Don't have a passport-style photo yet? Make one with the passport photo maker, then compress it here.
FAQ
Common questions
How do I compress an image to 30KB?
Upload your image, select the 30KB preset, click Compress, then download the JPG. If the image becomes too blurry, resize or crop from a cleaner original before compressing again.
Can I use this for FPSC 30KB photos?
Yes. FPSC is a common 30KB JPG/JPEG use case. For the full FPSC-specific workflow and source note, open the FPSC photo compressor.
Should I resize before compressing to 30KB?
Yes, especially for large mobile photos. If your form shows exact pixels, resize/crop first, then compress to 30KB. This usually gives a clearer result than compression alone.
Should the 30KB output be JPG or PNG?
For most strict upload forms, JPG/JPEG is safer and smaller than PNG. If your form names a format, follow that instruction exactly.
My photo is 31KB. Will the portal accept it?
Usually not. "Under 30KB" is a hard limit, and some portals count 1KB as 1,000 bytes, so even 29.5KB can fail. Aim for 27–28KB to be safe; type 28 in the custom box.
Can I use a 30KB photo where the form says 20–50KB?
Yes. 30KB is inside the range, so it passes. If you want a little more detail, you can go up to about 45KB on the 50KB page.
Is 30KB enough for a clear passport-size photo?
Yes, if the photo is cropped to head and shoulders, around 240×320 px, against a plain background. Large, busy photos are what turn blurry at 30KB.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. Compression happens in your browser using JavaScript. Your image stays on your device.
Why is my compressed image still larger than 30KB?
Some images are already compressed or contain too much detail. Resize the image smaller first, crop unnecessary background, then run the 30KB preset again.
Does this work with iPhone HEIC photos?
Yes. You can open HEIC photos from iPhone and the tool will export a compressed JPG suitable for strict upload forms.
Can I use this page for other 30KB forms?
Yes. The compressor can target any 30KB upload field, but always follow the exact format and pixel rules shown on that specific form.
Does it work on mobile?
Fully. Works on Android and iOS browsers. Compress photos directly from your phone camera.
Is this tool really free?
Completely. No account, no watermarks, no usage caps. Files stay on your device.
Guides
Real use-cases, step by step
Practical walk-throughs for the most common forms with strict size limits.