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Resize photo for UPSC (20–300 KB)

Preset loaded: JPEG, 250 KB target — comfortably inside UPSC's 20–300 KB band with high quality.

No upload — 100% privateNo file size limitFree forever
Drop images here or click to choose · JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, GIF, BMP · multiple files fine

Portal limits change — double-check the current notification before you submit.

Quality is lowered only as far as the floor allows. If that still isn't enough, the image is scaled down in small steps instead — downscaling looks far better than heavy compression artifacts. EXIF metadata (location, camera, serial numbers) is always removed for your privacy; colour accuracy is kept.

Target250 KB
Max size1200 px
FormatJPEG
PrivacyNo upload

UPSC's online application accepts JPG photos and signatures between 20 KB and 300 KB. Because the band is generous, this preset keeps quality high. Check the current year's notification for any dimension requirements before uploading.

How it works

Set the target

The result always lands just under it.

Drop & resize

One file or a batch — highest quality that fits.

Nothing uploaded

Everything runs in your browser.

Private by design

No upload — ever
EXIF & GPS stripped
Colour profiles kept

Quick answers

How do I compress an image to 250 KB?

Drop it above and press Resize — the result lands just under 250 KB at the highest quality that fits.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. Everything runs in your browser — safe for ID photos and signatures.

Why did the portal reject my photo?

Almost always size or format. Set the portal's exact limit as your target, pick JPEG, re-upload.

Three tools. Nothing uploaded.

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