Compress an image to 50 KB
Set 50 KB as the target and get a file that fits — at the highest quality that stays under the limit.
Common questions
Which forms ask for 50 KB?
A 20–50 KB photograph is a common specification on Indian government exam forms. It is also a frequent limit on university and job portal uploads.
My form says 20 KB to 50 KB. Does this handle the minimum too?
A plain 50 KB target only enforces the upper limit. If your form has a minimum as well, use an exam page, which sets both bounds and pads the file if it lands under the floor.
Why is my photo blurry at 50 KB?
If the original is a large high-resolution photo, fitting it into 50 KB means discarding a lot of detail. Crop tighter around the face first — a passport-style crop needs far fewer bytes than a full-frame photo to look sharp.
Does this work on a phone?
Yes. Everything runs in the browser, including on Android Chrome and iOS Safari, and iPhone HEIC photos are converted to JPG automatically.