# Compress image to 20 KB

> Compress an image or photo to under 20 KB for free — for exam, job and form uploads. Limit pre-set, works on mobile, no upload.

Tool: https://pdfnest.co.in/compress-image-to-20kb

Need a photo under 20 KB? Signatures, thumb impressions and small passport photos often have a 20 KB limit on exam and job forms. Add your image here — the 20 KB limit is already filled in — and download a JPG with the best quality that fits.

## Tips

- For signatures, tick Clean signature background for crisp ink on pure white.
- If your form also sets a minimum (for example 10–20 KB), type it in the Minimum box.
- Need exact pixels too? Choose Pixels and type the width and height.

## How to compress image to 20 KB

1. Click Select images and choose your photo (or several).
2. Type the minimum and maximum size in KB from your form.
3. Optionally set the width and height in pixels or cm.
4. Click Compress image and download the JPG.

## Features

- **Exact KB limits:** Set a maximum, a minimum, or both — the result always lands inside the range.
- **Best quality that fits:** We search for the highest JPEG quality under your limit instead of crushing the photo.
- **Pixels or centimetres:** Resize to exact dimensions too, with the DPI saved in the file.
- **Private by design:** Your photo is processed on your device and never uploaded.

## FAQ

### How do I compress an image to 20 KB?

Add your photo on this page — the 20 KB limit is pre-set — click Compress image and download. The new size is shown before you upload it anywhere.

### Can I reduce photo size to 20 KB on my phone?

Yes. Open this page in your phone's browser, pick the photo from your gallery and download the compressed JPG.

### Is it free and private?

Yes. It's free with no sign-up, and the photo is compressed on your own device — it's never uploaded.

### How do I reduce an image size to a specific KB?

Add your photo, type the maximum size in KB (for example 50), click Compress image and download. The result shows its exact size so you can check it before uploading.

### My form needs the photo between 20 KB and 50 KB. Can I do that?

Yes. Type 20 in Minimum and 50 in Maximum. If your photo is very small, we enlarge it or raise the file size so it reaches the minimum without changing how it looks.

### Can I compress a photo on my phone?

Yes. It works in Chrome, Safari and other browsers on Android and iPhone. The compressed photo is saved to your Downloads or Files app.