How to Resize Image to 20KB for Government Portals
Many government job portals (like SSC, UPSC, or State Employment) in various countries require photos and signatures to be exactly between 10KB and 20KB. These limits are extremely difficult to hit using standard software.
Why is this needed?
These portals were often built years ago and have tiny storage capacities. They require small files to ensure the thousands of applications received don't crash their systems.
!Step-by-Step Instructions
Prepare your image (Photo or Signature)
Take a clear photo of your document. Signatures look best when signed in black ink on white paper.
Use the 'Image to KB' Tool
Go to Tulz [Image to KB Converter](/tools/image-to-kb). Upload your photo.
Input '20' in Target Size
Our tool will automatically adjust the dimensions and compression to ensure the resulting file is as close to your target (e.g., 18KB or 19KB) as possible without going over.
Pro Tips
- •For signatures, crop them tightly before resizing to maintain maximum detail.
- •If 20KB looks too grainy, try converting to Grayscale first. It saves a lot of data which can be used for better sharpness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 20KB the limit?
It's a legacy standard for old databases. It's meant to save bandwidth and storage.
Does this work for signatures too?
Absolutely. Signature files are usually easier to get under 20KB because they have less color data than photos.