Compress Image for Job Application
Career portals and recruiters often limit each attachment to between 100 KB and 2 MB, and many accept images only for the photo and scanned certificates. A big file can stall an upload at the last step. This page is set to 200 KB JPG, which suits a profile photo and readable document scans.
Settings this page uses
- Output: JPG.
- Target size: 200 KB, adjustable.
- Max width: 1,600 pixels.
You can change any setting above the results.
Checklist before you upload
- Use a plain background and a centered, well-lit photo. It compresses better and looks more professional.
- For scanned certificates, scan upright at 150 to 200 dpi and in grayscale if color is not needed.
- If the portal wants one file, combine the scans into a PDF after compressing.
- Check the result at 100% to confirm names and dates are readable.
If something goes wrong
If text looks fuzzy after compression, raise the target to 300 or 400 KB, or scan at a higher resolution and then compress. Small text suffers first.
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, Exam photo, ID photo, Email, Website, WordPress, Ecommerce. See also the image compression guide.