Passport photo size & KB limits cheat sheet
A passport or portal photo size is the combination of pixel dimensions (width × height) and often a file-size cap in KB. TryQuickImg is a free no-upload image toolkit in the Try family by Samson PG. Use it to convert, resize, and compress on your device — your photos never leave the browser after the page loads.
Disclaimer: Numbers below are typical ranges seen on common portals and guides. They are not a substitute for the official passport, visa, or school/job site. Always verify before you submit.
Typical sizes by country / use
Use this as a quick reference when you need both pixels and KB. Prefer JPG unless the form says otherwise.
| Country / use | Typical pixels | Typical KB limit | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| US passport (digital) | ~600 × 600 | Often ≤ 240 KB | JPG |
| India exam portals —SSC,UPSC,RRB | Often ~200×230 (SSC-style) or portal-specific | Often 20–50 / 30–70 / ≤200 KB — verify notice | JPG |
| UK passport-style | Often ≥ 600 × 750 | KB varies by service | JPG |
| EU / Schengen (examples) | Often ~35 × 45 mm print; digital crops vary | Portal-specific | JPG (common) |
| CV / resume headshot | ~400 × 400 | Often ≤ 100 KB | JPG |
| Instagram post (social) | 1080 × 1080 | Not a hard KB rule | JPG / PNG |
Recommended workflow
- HEIC → JPG if the photo is from an iPhone —HEIC to JPG
- Resize to the required pixels —Resize Image
- Compress to the KB cap —Compress Image
Doing resize before compress keeps faces sharper under tight 50 KB / 100 KB caps common on job and visa forms.
Private tools & guides on TryQuickImg
- HEIC to JPG — convert iPhone photos in the browser
- Resize Image — passport and Instagram presets
- Compress Image — hit exact KB targets without upload
- Resize passport photo pixels, then compress
- Compress image to 50 KB for passport / visa
- Compress image to 100 KB for job portals
- HEIC to JPG for government job portals
Frequently asked questions
Should I resize pixels before I compress to a KB limit?
Yes. Set the required width and height first, then compress to the portal’s KB cap. Compressing a huge image often softens detail before you ever hit the pixel rule. On TryQuickImg: Resize Image, then Compress Image — both in the browser.
Is HEIC okay for passport and job-portal uploads?
Usually not. Many government and job forms expect JPG (sometimes PNG) and reject HEIC/HEIF from iPhones. Convert HEIC to JPG first, then resize and compress. Prefer a no-upload converter so ID photos never leave your device.
How can I verify TryQuickImg works offline after load?
Open the tool, wait for the page to finish loading, turn off Wi‑Fi or go offline, then convert, resize, or compress again. If the download still works, processing stayed on your device. DevTools → Network should not show your image posted to a remote API.
Are these passport sizes official forever?
No. Pixel and KB limits change by country, consulate, and portal version. Treat this table as a starting cheat sheet of common ranges. Always confirm the current requirement on the official passport, visa, or job-application page before you submit.