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Photo Resizer

Crop and resize a photo to the exact size and KB that online forms ask for.

Choose a photo above to begin.

Your image is processed on your own device and is never uploaded.

How to resize a photo for an online form

  1. Choose your photo: take a new one or pick it from your gallery.
  2. Crop it: drag the photo inside the frame and use zoom so your face is centred.
  3. Pick the size the form asks for, such as 200 × 230 px or 3.5 × 4.5 cm.
  4. Set the file size range in KB, exactly as given in the notification (for example 20–50 KB).
  5. Download the photo and upload it to the form.

The tool picks the best picture quality that still fits under the maximum KB. If the file would be smaller than the minimum, it is padded up to the minimum without changing the picture, so the form accepts it.

Common requirements

What Common dimensions Common file size
Photo for many recruitment exams 200 × 230 px or 3.5 × 4.5 cm 20–50 KB
Signature 140 × 60 px 10–20 KB
Passport-size photo 3.5 × 4.5 cm As stated in the form

These are only common examples. Every notification lists its own dimensions and file size, so always check yours and enter those exact values.

Tips for a photo that won't be rejected

  • Use a recent colour photo with a plain white or light background.
  • Keep your face in the centre, looking straight at the camera with eyes open.
  • Avoid caps and dark glasses unless worn for religious reasons, and remove beauty filters.
  • Use even light. Stand facing a window in daylight so there are no harsh shadows on your face.
  • Don't take a selfie at arm's length. Ask someone to take the photo from about 1 metre away; close-up selfies distort the face.

Pixels, centimetres and KB

  • Pixels (px) are the width and height of the picture, such as 200 × 230.
  • Centimetres are converted to pixels at 300 DPI, so 3.5 × 4.5 cm becomes 413 × 531 px.
  • KB is the file size. The same 200 × 230 photo can be 15 KB or 60 KB depending on JPEG quality, which is what this tool adjusts.

Frequently asked questions

How do I reduce my photo to 20 KB or 50 KB?

Choose your photo, pick the size, then set the maximum to 20 or 50 KB (or tap a preset such as 20–50 KB). The tool automatically finds the best quality that fits under that limit.

The form says my photo is too small. What should I do?

Set the minimum KB given in the notification. If the photo is smaller than that, the tool pads the file to reach the minimum without changing the picture.

What is 3.5 × 4.5 cm in pixels?

At 300 DPI it is 413 × 531 pixels. Most online forms actually check the pixel dimensions and KB limits given in their notification, so use those if they are stated.

Is my photo uploaded to your server?

No. Your photo is processed entirely inside your browser on your own device. It is never uploaded or stored anywhere.

Which file format does the tool create?

It creates a JPG (JPEG) file, which almost all online application forms accept.

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