Exam, recruitment and scholarship forms
Online application forms for entrance exams, public-sector recruitment and scholarships frequently ask for two small images: a recent photograph and a scanned signature. Both are kept tiny so the system can handle huge numbers of candidates, and limits in the range of 10 to 50 KB are common. A 20 KB target fits many signature fields and some small photo fields.
Always read the form's own instructions. Some specify not only a maximum size but also a minimum, a pixel size, a background color or a file format. This page handles the size; the rest is up to the photo you take.
Getting a face photo into 20 KB
A modern phone photo can be 3 MB or more, around 150 times too big. The quality alone can't close that gap, so ConvertirDocs first looks for the best quality that fits and, if that isn't enough, reduces the image dimensions step by step. You end up with a small but clear photo rather than a full-size picture full of blocky artifacts.
Help it by cropping first. Use “Crop image” to frame your head and shoulders, often with a 3:4 ratio for portrait photos, and remove the background clutter. A plain, light background also compresses better than a patterned wall.
Format and dimensions
For photos, JPG is the safe choice and is accepted almost everywhere. WEBP can be lighter at the same quality, but many official forms don't accept it. PNG is best for flat graphics, not photos.
If the form asks for specific dimensions, such as a set width and height in pixels, set them with “Resize image” before compressing. Otherwise you can leave the maximum side empty here and let ConvertirDocs decide how much to shrink.
Before you submit
Open the downloaded file and zoom in. Your eyes, the outline of your face and the strokes of your signature should be clear. If they look smeared, try cropping tighter and compressing again from the original, not from the compressed copy, since every round of compression removes a little more detail. Name the files the way the form suggests, keep a copy of what you uploaded, and note the final size shown on screen in case the portal reports an error.
Honest results, kept on your device
If 20 KB can't be reached, you get the smallest version and a message saying so, instead of a file that the form will reject. Your photo is processed in the browser and isn't uploaded. EXIF data, including GPS location, is removed, and the orientation of the camera is respected so your portrait isn't sideways. It's free, with no sign-up and no watermark.