Compress image to 20 KB
Need a photo under 20 KB? Drop your image below and FileTinker compresses it to 20 KB or smaller right in your browser — nothing is uploaded. The target is preset to 20 KB, so just add your image and download.
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How to compress an image to 20 KB
- Drag your JPG, PNG or WebP into the box above — it's read straight into your browser, never uploaded.
- The target is already set to 20 KB; FileTinker re-encodes the image until it fits at or under that size.
- Preview the result and download. If 20 KB is too small for this image, you're told clearly instead of handed a broken file.
About compressing to 20 KB
Compressing to 20 KB reduces a photo's file size by re-encoding it more efficiently and, when needed, lowering quality slightly — handy for upload limits, email attachments and forms that cap files at 20 KB.
Everything runs in your browser, so your image never leaves your device. JPG and WebP reach small targets like this most easily; very small targets may trade away some visible quality.
A 20 KB cap is one of the strictest you will meet, demanded by government, visa, and exam portals that reject anything heavier. The tool lowers JPEG quality step by step until the photo lands at or under 20 KB, which usually means visible softening, so upload a small, well-lit headshot rather than a full-resolution photo.
Frequently asked questions
How do I compress an image to 20 KB?
Drag your JPG, PNG or WebP into the tool above, leave the target at 20 KB, and press Compress. FileTinker shrinks it to 20 KB or under in your browser, then you download the result.
Will compressing to 20 KB reduce the quality?
Smaller targets mean more compression, so some quality is traded for size. FileTinker keeps the highest quality that still fits under 20 KB; if 20 KB is very small for a detailed photo, the tool tells you the closest size it could reach.
Are my images uploaded anywhere?
No. Compression happens entirely in your browser — your image never leaves your device and nothing is stored on a server.
Which formats can I compress to 20 KB?
JPG, PNG and WebP. The compressed file keeps its original format.
Why does my photo look slightly blurry after compressing to 20 KB?
At 20 KB the tool has to dial quality down hard to fit such a tiny size, and that loss of detail is unavoidable for most photos. Starting from a smaller, already-cropped image keeps the result as sharp as the limit allows.