Compress ID Photo Online
Employers, universities, banks and government portals often ask for an ID-style photo with a limit around 100 KB. A close-up face on a plain background compresses very well, so 100 KB can look sharp. This page is set to JPG at 100 KB with a 1,000 pixel cap.
Settings this page uses
- Output: JPG.
- Target size: 100 KB, adjustable.
- Max size: 1,000 pixels.
- Transparent areas become white.
You can change any setting above the results.
Checklist before you upload
- Use even light and a plain background. Shadows and patterns add bytes and look worse after compression.
- Fill the frame with the face. Crop before compressing.
- For a scan of an ID card, compress at a higher target so that small print stays readable.
- Do not post an ID scan to untrusted sites. This tool keeps it on your device.
If something goes wrong
A scan of the front of an ID with small print needs more bytes than a face photo. If the print is unclear, raise the target to 300 KB or more.
Other sizes and purposes
Sizes: 20 KB, 50 KB, 75 KB, 100 KB, 150 KB, 200 KB, 250 KB, 300 KB, 400 KB, 500 KB, 750 KB, 1 MB, 2 MB, 3 MB, 5 MB.
Purposes: Passport photo, Visa photo, Job application, Exam photo, Email, Website, WordPress, Ecommerce. See also the image compression guide.