About this tool
A 40 KB limit appears on some exam and job portals for passport style photos. It leaves room for a clear face at a small size. Choose your photo and this tool finds the highest quality that still fits under 40 KB.
How to use it
- Choose your photo.
- Check that the target size says 40 KB.
- Press Resize & Compress.
- Download the file and use it on your form.
A clear photo at 40 KB
A passport style photo of 300 to 400 pixels wide fits comfortably in 40 KB. Larger pictures have to be compressed harder, which makes them look soft.
Take the photo in even daylight in front of a plain wall. Blurry or grainy photos compress badly, so a steady, well lit photo gives a smaller and clearer file.
Common questions
Will the file be exactly 40 KB?
It will be 40 KB or a little smaller. The tool picks the best quality that stays under the limit.
The result is still too big or too blurry. What now?
Reduce the width to about 350 pixels and try again.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The photo is processed inside your browser and never leaves your device.
Does the form also need exact pixels?
If it does, use the exact size resize tool. It lets you set the width, height and a maximum KB together.