Compress Image to 15KB
Squeeze any photo down to 15 KB or under for the tightest upload limits — still recognisable, no upload.
How to use it
- 1Add your image
Drop a file, paste, or tap to pick from your gallery or camera.
- 2We target 15 KB
The engine finds the sharpest version that still lands at or under 15 KB.
- 3Compare and download
Check the before/after, then save the JPG.
- 4Nothing is uploaded
The whole thing runs in your browser. Close the tab and every trace of your image is gone — there is no server that ever sees it.
When a form insists on 15 KB
15 KB is one of the strictest photo limits you'll meet — tighter than the common 20 KB cap. It usually appears on older state portals still running on decade-old servers.
At 15 KB you should crop close to your face first: with so few bytes to spend, every pixel of background is wasted. This tool then lands the file under 15 KB while keeping the face clear.
Frequently asked questions
Will 15 KB look bad?+
For a tightly cropped head-and-shoulders photo, 15 KB is usable. For a full scene it will look rough — crop close first.
Is my image uploaded?+
No. It's compressed entirely in your browser.
Can I go a bit larger if the form allows?+
Yes — use our 20 KB or 25 KB tools for a sharper result if your form permits.