How do I compress a photo to exactly 300 KB?

Upload the photo above, leave the target at 300 KB, and click Compress. The tool adjusts quality and, if needed, resolution until the file is just under 300 KB, then lets you download it — nothing is uploaded to a server.

Is this tool free and safe to use?

Yes. It's free, requires no account, and runs entirely in your browser using your device's own processing — your image is never sent anywhere.

Which exams use a 300 KB photo limit?

UPSC, NDA / CDS commonly use this limit, though you should always confirm the exact figure in your own notification since it can change between cycles.

FormFitExact-KB image tool

Runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded

Compress Photo to Exactly 300 KB

Upload your photo, and this tool will get it just under 300 KB — fit for upload, free, and without sending your file anywhere.

Drop a photo or signature here, or choose a file

Image type

Your exam or form

Custom target: 300 KB

Output settings

Target size

Format

How exact-KB compression works

This adjusts JPG/WEBP quality and, if needed, slightly reduces pixel dimensions until the file lands just under your target — typically with a small safety margin so a strict portal doesn't reject it for being a byte over. The compression runs on a background thread when your browser supports it, so the page stays responsive even on a large photo. Your file is never sent to a server — everything happens on your device.

When you need a 300 KB photo

Used by UPSC and by NDA/CDS-style defence exam forms, which allow a noticeably larger photo than banking or SSC exams.

A good-quality JPEG photo rarely needs this much space. If your file is already under 300 KB, you may not need to compress it at all.

UPSC size requirements →NDA / CDS size requirements →

Frequently asked

How do I compress a photo to exactly 300 KB?: Upload the photo above, leave the target at 300 KB, and click Compress. The tool adjusts quality and, if needed, resolution until the file is just under 300 KB, then lets you download it — nothing is uploaded to a server.
Is this tool free and safe to use?: Yes. It's free, requires no account, and runs entirely in your browser using your device's own processing — your image is never sent anywhere.
Which exams use a 300 KB photo limit?: UPSC, NDA / CDS commonly use this limit, though you should always confirm the exact figure in your own notification since it can change between cycles.