Compress Passport Photo - Meet Global Requirements
Compress your passport photos to meet specific requirements for any country's passport, visa, or ID card application. Our specialized tool handles all international standards - from India's 50KB requirement to USA's 240KB limit. Maintain biometric quality while achieving the exact file size needed for your application through VFS Global, BLS International, and embassy portals worldwide.
Exact 50KB Targeting Active
Our advanced algorithm will compress your images to exactly 50KB (±3% tolerance) while maintaining the best possible quality. Perfect for passport photos, visa applications, and government forms.
Upload → Auto-compress → Download (recommended)
Images only • Max 100MB per file
Why Use Our Passport Photo Compressor?
- VFS Global and BLS International visa centers accept our compressed photos immediately
- Embassy appointment systems (US, UK, Schengen) validate biometric quality automatically
- Maintains ISO/IEC 19794-5 biometric standards while reducing file size by 80-95%
- Works with all passport photo standards: ICAO 9303, ISO/IEC 39794-5, national specs
- Prevents embassy rejection due to oversized files on online portals
- Faster uploads on embassy websites with bandwidth restrictions
- Compatible with facial recognition systems at immigration checkpoints globally
Country-Specific Requirements
India - Passport (Passport Seva)
Most common requirement. Photo must be recent (within 6 months).
United States - Passport & Visa (DS-160)
Square format. Compress to 100KB for faster upload.
United Kingdom - Passport Photo
Must meet UK government digital photo standards.
Canada - Passport & eTA
Photo must show full face, no shadows.
Australia - Passport Photo
Must meet Australian passport photo guidelines.
UAE - Visa & Emirates ID
Used for visa applications and Emirates ID card.
Singapore - Passport & Visa
Photo must be in color with neutral expression.
European Union - Schengen Visa
Requirements vary slightly by EU member state.
How to Use
- 1Select your target country or document type
- 2Upload your passport photo (any format)
- 3Tool compresses to meet specific requirements
- 4Preview compressed photo for quality check
- 5Download ready-to-submit passport photo
- 6Verify dimensions and file size before submission
Frequently Asked Questions
Will compressed passport photos be accepted by embassies?
Yes! Our compression maintains the image quality required for biometric verification. The tool preserves facial features, clarity, and meets all technical requirements while reducing only the file size.
How do I know which file size my passport application needs?
Check your specific country's passport or visa portal. Common sizes: India (50KB), USA (240KB), UK (200KB), UAE (50KB). Our tool lets you select country-specific presets or choose custom size.
Can I use this for visa applications too?
Absolutely! Visa applications have similar photo requirements to passports. The tool works for tourist visas, student visas, work visas, and any other visa category requiring digital photo upload.
What if my passport photo is rejected after compression?
Rejection is typically due to photo composition (face size, background, expression) not file size. Our compression doesn't alter these aspects. Ensure your original photo meets country-specific guidelines before compressing.
Does this work for passport photos taken on smartphone?
Yes! Modern smartphones take high-quality photos perfect for passport applications. Just ensure proper lighting, plain background, and correct framing. Our tool will handle the file size compression.
Can I compress existing passport photos for renewal?
You can compress any passport photo, but most countries require recent photos (within 6 months to 1 year). Check your country's requirements for photo recency before reusing old photos.
Is there a quality difference between 50KB and 100KB compression?
Yes. 100KB maintains higher quality with more detail. Use the minimum required size - if your application accepts 100KB, use that instead of 50KB for better quality.
Pro Tips
- Always start with highest quality original photo
- Ensure photo meets dimension requirements before compressing
- Use plain white background for best compression results
- Remove glasses if possible (reduces file size and meets standards)
- Good lighting reduces file size while maintaining quality
- Download and verify file size before submitting
- Keep uncompressed original for future applications
- Test upload on actual government portal after compression
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Why Use Our Tool?
100% Private
All compression happens in your browser. Your images never leave your device.
Exact Size Targeting
Hit exact file sizes (50KB, 100KB, 200KB) with ±3% accuracy - perfect for government forms.
No Limits
Compress unlimited images with no restrictions. Batch processing supported.
Best Quality
Advanced algorithms maintain maximum quality while achieving target file size.