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Compress any photo to exactly 100KB for SSC, passport applications, and university admission portals. Runs 100% in your browser. Zero uploads.
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Compress Image to 100KB: For SSC, Passports, and University Admissions
The 100KB photo requirement appears across SSC exams, passport applications, and university admission portals. Whether you're applying for SSC CGL, preparing a passport application, or submitting documents for college admission, your photo likely needs to be under 100KB. Most smartphones capture photos at 3MB–8MB, making compression a mandatory step before upload.
Which Portals Require 100KB Photos?
- •SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level): Photo maximum 100KB, 280×340 pixels, JPG format. Signature maximum 20KB.
- •SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level): Same photo requirements as CGL.
- •SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff): Photo up to 100KB.
- •SSC CPO (Central Police Organisations): Photo maximum 100KB.
- •Passport and Visa Applications: Indian passport renewal applications accept photos up to 100KB in JPEG format.
- •University and College Admissions: DU, JNU, and most central university portals accept photos up to 100KB.
- •State Board Applications: Class 10/12 board exam applications from several states require 100KB photos.
Why SSC Uses 100KB Instead of 50KB
SSC's higher limit reflects a different approach to image quality vs. storage. A 100KB photo at 280×340 pixels keeps better face recognition quality for identity verification. This matters for large-scale in-person exams where candidates are checked against application photos at exam centers across India. Banking exams, which have more digital-first verification, can get away with the smaller 50KB limit.
How to Compress Your Photo to 100KB
- 1Start with a high-quality photo (at least 280×340 pixels, white background).
- 2Upload to the tool above. Drag and drop or click. Target is set to 100KB.
- 3Compression runs entirely in your browser. No upload to any server.
- 4Download the compressed JPG and upload to the SSC, university, or passport portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does compressing to 100KB reduce my photo's visible quality?
For a standard 200×300 pixel passport photo, 100KB allows a high JPEG quality setting. Quality reduction is negligible and typically not visible to the human eye.
Can I compress PNG screenshots to 100KB for form uploads?
Yes. The tool accepts PNG and converts to JPG on compression. Some portals require JPG specifically, so always check the official notification for the accepted format.
My photo is already 95KB. Do I need to compress it?
No. If your photo is already under the portal's limit, upload it directly. This tool is for photos that exceed the required size.