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Exact-size PDF compressor
Reduce JPG Size Online — Free & Instant
Reduce JPG/JPEG size to an exact cap. Default 50 KB for common exam photo fields.
Preview
Compressing…
- No file-count paywall
- Auto-delete in 1 hour
- No watermark
- Works on any device
How it works
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Upload
Choose a JPG, PNG, or WebP. We check the image header, not just the extension.
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Reduce
We step JPEG quality and dimensions down until the file is at or under the target.
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Download
Get the smaller image with a time-limited link. Auto-delete in one hour.
Reduce JPG size for photo and signature slots
Reduce JPG size is the photo-side twin of reduce PDF size. SSC, UPSC, NEET, and most job portals want a JPEG photograph in a tight KB window (often 20–50 KB) plus a pixel range. A 2 MB phone photo will fail even if the face is perfect.
This page outputs JPEG and defaults to 50 KB. Use Custom for 20 KB, 30 KB, or whatever the live form prints. After reducing, check width × height in your gallery; some forms reject a file that is small in bytes but outside the pixel window.
Do not reduce a full marksheet as JPG unless the field asks for an image. Certificates are usually PDF — see reduce PDF size to 200 KB. Convert a PDF page first with PDF to JPG only when the slot is JPEG.
What you get
Exact size targeting
Set 50 KB, 100 KB, 200 KB, 500 KB, or custom — not a vague quality slider.
Text stays readable
PDF reduction downsamples images first so form text and Hindi/English copy stay usable.
Auto-delete in 1 hour
Files sit outside the web root and are purged on a schedule. No training, no ads.
Works on any device
Reduce a PDF or JPG from a phone while filling an exam or job form.
No watermark
The download is your file. We do not stamp pages or photos.
Related tools
Merge PDFs, convert PDF to JPG or Word, then reduce the result to a portal cap.
CompressPdfs Online vs other PDF tools
| Feature | CompressPdfs Online | iLovePDF | Smallpdf | Adobe Acrobat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exact KB/MB target | Yes — 50 KB to custom | Quality presets, not exact KB | Quality / compression level | Reduce Size / PDF Optimizer (paid) |
| Free to use | Yes, fair-use rate limit | Free tier with tool limits | Free tier with daily task caps | Web tools limited; Acrobat is paid |
| Watermark on free file | None | Not on core compress; some tools/plans differ | Free plan restrictions apply | N/A on paid desktop |
| Typical speed | Seconds on a standard form PDF | Fast on free servers | Fast on free servers | Local desktop is fast; cloud depends on plan |
| File retention | Deleted after 1 hour | Temporary processing (vendor policy) | Temporary processing (vendor policy) | Cloud storage if you use Document Cloud |
| Signup required | No | Not for basic compress | Not for basic compress | Adobe ID for cloud features |
Competitor rows describe publicly advertised product behaviour at a high level. Plans change — verify on each vendor’s site before you rely on a limit.
Frequently asked questions
How do I reduce JPG size to 50 KB or 20 KB?
Upload the JPEG, set the 50 KB preset or Custom (for example 20 KB), and download the result. We lower JPEG quality and, if needed, dimensions until the file is at or under that cap.
Will a reduced JPG be accepted on SSC or NEET photo fields?
It will meet the byte cap if you match the number on the form. You must still match any required pixel dimensions and background rules from the official notice. This tool does not crop a passport photo for you.
Is it safe to upload my file here?
Uploads are stored outside the public web root, addressed by unguessable names, and deleted automatically after one hour. We do not use your documents for advertising, training, or sharing, and download links expire so a leaked URL stops working.
Can I reduce PNG here?
Yes. PNG is accepted and saved as JPG on this page so the output matches JPEG-only form fields.
Why is my JPG still too large?
Very large pixel dimensions need a resize, not only quality 80. We downsample in steps. If the image is already a tiny, heavily compressed JPEG, there may be nothing left to remove — you will see the smallest file we could produce.
Is reduce JPG size free?
Yes. There is no signup, no watermark, and files are deleted after one hour, subject to a fair-use rate limit.