Many government and visa portals in India require passport-size photos under a specific file size and pixel dimensions. Use Compressly to compress your passport photo, keep acceptable quality and meet upload limits without sending your photo to a server.
How to compress a passport photo (quick)
- Open Compressly (Home) and choose your photo (JPG, PNG or WebP).
- Set output to JPEG or WebP. WebP gives smaller size if supported.
- If needed, enter a target size in KB (for example 100 KB) in Target (KB) box.
- Press Compress and download the optimized photo.
- If portal requires exact pixel size, resize to that first (example 35 x 45 mm). Then compress.
- When background is light, JPEG gives smaller files. Preserve PNG only if transparency is necessary.
Passport photo requirements in India (short)
The usual passport-size prints: 35 x 45 mm (approx 2 x 2 inches). Many online forms accept JPG or PNG. If a portal asks for file ≤ 100 KB, use the Target (KB) box. Always read the portal instructions for pixel dimensions and background rules.
FAQ
Q: What target KB should I use for passport uploads?
A: Use 100 KB or 150 KB depending on the portal. If 100 KB is required, try target 95
KB if initial compress is a bit over.
Q: Does Compressly upload my photo?
A: No. Compression happens in your browser. Your files are not sent to any server.