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Compress Image to 25 KB
Many Indian government portals and competitive exam registration systems specify exactly 25 KB as the photo size limit. This tool compresses your JPEG directly in your browser to meet this requirement — no server upload, no account, and your photo stays private on your device.
Upload your photo and set the target to 25 KB to compress it for your exam portal. Open the tool →
Portals that require 25 KB photos
The 25 KB photo limit is most common on Indian central and state government recruitment portals. These portals process millions of applications and enforce strict file size limits to manage server storage. Common portals and exams with 25 KB requirements:
- SSC (Staff Selection Commission): CGL, CHSL, MTS, and other SSC exams have used 20–50 KB photo limits. Confirm the exact limit in the official notification.
- Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB): RRB NTPC, Group D, and ALP applications have specified 20–40 KB photo uploads in recent cycles.
- State PSC portals: Maharashtra MPSC, Haryana HPSC, Karnataka KPSC, and other state PSC portals frequently enforce 20–30 KB photo size limits.
- IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection): Banking exam registrations specify small photo file sizes for online applications.
- NRA CET and UPSC prelim registrations: Some national-level recruitment portals align with SSC-style photo requirements.
JPG vs PNG at 25 KB
At 25 KB, the choice of format makes a significant difference in photo quality:
| Format | Quality at 25 KB | Accepted by portals? |
|---|---|---|
| JPEG (JPG) | Good — clear, acceptable for identity verification | Yes — universally accepted |
| PNG | Poor — PNG cannot compress photos to 25 KB cleanly | Rarely — most portals require JPG only |
Always use JPEG for government portal photo uploads. If your source image is a PNG (common if you took a screenshot or received a digital photo from a studio), this tool will convert it to JPEG automatically during compression.
FAQ
Which Indian government portals require 25 KB photos?
SSC exams, railway recruitment boards (RRB), and various state PSC portals frequently enforce 20–30 KB photo limits. Always check the official notification for the specific exam cycle — limits can change between rounds.
What is the recommended photo resolution for a 25 KB upload?
200x230 px to 240x300 px. At these dimensions, JPEG can reach 25 KB at 85–90% quality — producing a clear image suitable for ID verification.
Can I upload a PNG file to a portal that requires 25 KB?
PNG cannot practically reach 25 KB for photos with acceptable quality. Most portals require JPEG anyway. This tool converts PNG to JPEG automatically when compressing.
What is the difference between 20 KB and 25 KB photo requirements?
A 25 KB JPEG photo will be slightly sharper than a 20 KB version. If your portal specifies 25 KB, compress to 25 KB — do not go lower, as some portals enforce a minimum size too.
Do SSC and railway portals have the same 25 KB requirement?
Not always — requirements vary by exam cycle and portal. Download the official notification PDF for the specific recruitment and check the exact photo specs listed there.