- –
- –
- –
- –
Private browser tool
Compress image to 20KB
20KB is a tiny budget — the tool will likely need to shrink dimensions as well as quality. It does both automatically and shows you the result before you download.
Image compressor
Drop images here
or click to browse — JPG, PNG, or WebP. Paste works too.
Max width × Max height
No image selected — everything runs in your browser.
Private by design
Your image is processed in your browser using its built-in image engine. It is not uploaded to TidyImage, stored on a server, or shared with anyone — the network tab will back us up on this.
Fits the limit, keeps the quality
TidyImage searches for the highest quality that fits your KB target instead of guessing with a slider. PNG stays PNG when it fits; conversion to JPG happens only when that's the only way in.
Metadata comes off
Re-encoding produces a clean file: no EXIF, no GPS coordinates, no device fingerprint. For JPGs, the tool shows you what the original was carrying before it strips it.
How it works
- Drop an image — or several. JPG, PNG, or WebP, straight from your device. Pasting a screenshot works too.
- Pick the limit. Choose a preset target or type the exact KB your portal demands. Crop to exact dimensions if the form requires them.
- Download the result. The tool reports the exact output size and format before you commit. Batches download individually or as one zip.
Questions
Is 20KB enough for a decent photo?
For an ID-style photo at modest dimensions, yes — expect something in the range of 300–500px on the long edge. The tool reduces both quality and size automatically and shows the result before you commit.
Why does my 20KB attempt keep failing elsewhere?
Most tools only lower quality, and quality alone cannot fit a phone photo into 20KB. Dimensions have to come down too — this tool does both in one pass.
Does TidyImage upload my image?
No. Processing happens in your browser — the image never leaves your device. That's not a policy, it's the architecture: there is no upload endpoint.
What format will I get back?
The same format you gave when it fits the target — a PNG that fits stays PNG. When only JPG can reach the limit, the tool converts and clearly labels the output. The download's file extension always tells you what you got.
What happens to the hidden metadata (EXIF, GPS)?
It's removed — re-encoding writes a fresh file with no metadata block at all. For JPG inputs the tool shows a report of what the original contained, so you can see what's being stripped.
Can this guarantee my visa, passport, or form upload is accepted?
No. TidyImage handles file size, dimensions, and format; official portals may also enforce composition, background, and photo-age rules. Check the official specification for anything identity-related.
What if the image can't reach the target size?
The tool automatically scales dimensions down when quality alone isn't enough — that resolves almost every case. If a page requires exact dimensions, it will tell you honestly when the target can't be met instead of quietly shipping an oversized file.