Local processing · no uploads
Compress a Photo for a Job Application
Recruitment systems usually limit attachments to 100KB–500KB per file. Compressing your photo and scanned certificates before uploading avoids failed submissions right before a deadline.
Drag & drop images here
JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, GIF, BMP or AVIF · up to 30 files at once
Files are processed on your device and never uploaded
Requirements at a glance
- Typical limit
- 100KB – 500KB per file
- Format
- JPEG or PNG
- Recommended dimensions
- 413 × 531 px or larger
Requirements change from country to country and portal to portal. Always confirm the numbers printed on the form you are filling in before you upload.
Step by step
- 1Add your photo and any scanned documents.
- 2Set the target to the portal's limit.
- 3Download everything as a ZIP and upload it.
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Why this compressor actually reaches your limit
Exact target file size
Say “200KB” instead of guessing a quality percentage. A binary search finds the highest quality that still fits your limit.
Batch compression
Add up to 30 images, optimize them in one run, and download everything as a single ZIP archive.
100% private
Images are decoded and re-encoded on your own device with the Canvas API. Nothing is uploaded to any server.
Automatic resizing
When quality reduction alone cannot reach the target, pixel dimensions are reduced step by step until it fits.
Your images never leave your device
Compression runs in a Web Worker inside your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. There is no upload step, no temporary storage and no server-side copy — which is exactly why passport photos, ID scans and exam documents are safe to process here. Read the privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
Should I compress my resume photo or the whole PDF?
This tool works with images. If your resume is a PDF, compress the images before you export the PDF — that removes most of the weight.
About this tool
This page provides original, human-reviewed information about image compression, resizing and file-size requirements. The explanations are written to be clear, accurate, and useful for both people and search systems.
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