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Compress JPG to 20KB
Keep 20 KB and shrink any JPG or JPEG photo to fit a strict upload limit.
Advanced (optional): exact pixels or minimum KB
Many forms ask for pixels as well as KB. Leave empty if yours does not. Examples are common sizes only – always use the size your form states.
✅ Done! Your images are ready
About this tool
Phone cameras save JPG photos of several megabytes. Forms that want 20KB need a very aggressive reduction. This page lowers quality and, only when needed, pixel size until the JPG fits.
How to use the JPG to 20KB tool
- Select your image. JPG, PNG, WebP and iPhone HEIC all work, and you can pick several at once.
- Check the size. The box is already set to 20. Change the number if your form says something different.
- Press the green button and download a JPG under 20 KB, or one ZIP for many files.
Compress mode keeps the best quality that still fits under your limit.
Where this helps
Photo uploads for job forms
Small face photos for applications.
Signature and thumb scans
JPG scans of signatures shrink a lot.
Profile avatars
Tiny icons for strict systems.
Slow connections
20KB images load instantly on poor data.
What to expect
A 5MB JPG will become a few hundred pixels wide at 20KB. That is enough for a thumbnail or a form slot, not for printing.
Frequently asked questions
Is JPG the same as JPEG?
Yes. They are the same format; JPG is just the shorter file extension.
Can I compress a JPG without losing quality?
Not to 20KB. Going from megabytes to 20KB always removes detail, but the tool keeps the best quality that still fits.
Will compressing twice make it worse?
Yes. Always compress from your original photo, not from an already compressed copy.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything happens inside your browser, so your picture never leaves your device. No signup, no watermark.
Other sizes and tools
Compress image to a smaller size
Increase image size to a larger size
Signature, passport photo, formats and more
Prefer a percentage instead of a KB size? Use the quality-based image compressor, or read our image guides.