How to Resize Photo for SSC, UPSC & Bank Exams
Compress your passport photo to exactly 20KB or 50KB — free, instant, no software needed
3 min read · March 2026
Compress your passport photo to exactly 20KB or 50KB — free, instant, no software needed
Every year, millions of Indian students apply for government jobs through SSC CGL, UPSC Civil Services, IBPS PO, SBI Clerk, and Railway NTPC. One of the most common problems they face is resizing their passport photo to the exact file size required by the exam portal — usually under 20KB for signatures and under 50KB for photos.
If you upload a photo that is too large, the portal rejects it. If you compress it too much, the quality becomes unacceptable. This guide shows you the easiest way to resize your photo to the exact size limit without losing quality.
Government exam portals like SSC's OTRS, UPSC's online application, and IBPS's registration portal have strict file size limits for two reasons:
The most common requirements are:
Go to swifttoolpro.com/resizer or click "Exam Resizer" on the homepage. No account or sign-up required.
Click the upload area and select your passport photo from your phone or computer. Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WEBP.
Choose your target size from the dropdown: Under 20KB (for signatures), Under 50KB (for photos), or Under 100KB. The tool will automatically compress to stay within that limit.
Click "Download Perfect Size" and your compressed photo will be saved to your device, ready to upload on any exam portal.
Your photo is processed entirely in your browser — it is never uploaded to any server. This means your personal photo stays completely private and secure.
❌ Don't use MS Paint to resize — Paint often increases file size when you save as JPG. Use a proper compression tool.
❌ Don't use WhatsApp to send the photo to yourself — WhatsApp compresses images in a way that changes the format and may not meet portal requirements.
❌ Don't crop the photo too much — Exam portals require a specific aspect ratio (usually 3.5cm × 4.5cm). Only compress, don't crop.
Yes. Our tool uses progressive JPEG compression to reduce file size significantly while maintaining acceptable visual quality. A 2MB photo can easily be compressed to under 20KB.
For exam portals, the quality is more than sufficient. The photo will be clearly recognizable and will pass the portal's validation. If you need higher quality, choose a higher target size like 50KB or 100KB.
Yes, SwiftTool Pro works on all devices — Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac. Just open the website in your browser and use the tool directly.
Yes, completely free. No hidden charges, no watermarks, no account required. SwiftTool Pro is supported by advertising.