Which Portals Require 10KB Photos?
Government exam portals in India have strict file size limits. A photo even 1KB over the limit causes automatic rejection. The most common portals requiring photos in the 10KB range include scholarship portals, strict college forms.
| Portal | Photo Limit | Format |
|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL / CHSL / MTS | 20–50 KB | JPG |
| UPSC Civil Services | 20–50 KB | JPG |
| RRB Railway Exams | 20–50 KB | JPG |
| IBPS Bank PO / Clerk | 20–50 KB | JPG |
| Passport Seva | Up to 1 MB | JPG |
| PAN Card (NSDL) | Up to 300 KB | JPG |
Step-by-Step: Resize to 10KB
1Upload your photo above
Click the upload area or drag your photo. Works with JPG, PNG, HEIC from phone or computer.
2Select 10KB target
Click the 10KB button or type 10 in the custom box.
3Download and upload to portal
Click Resize Photo, wait 2 seconds, download the result and upload to your government portal.
💡 Tip: For SSC and UPSC portals target 40–45KB even if limit is 50KB — gives a safe buffer.
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Will my photo be blurry at 10KB? ▼
For standard passport-size photos on white background, 10KB keeps faces clearly visible. Output is always JPG accepted by Indian government portals.
Is my photo stored anywhere? ▼
No. Processing happens entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your photo never leaves your device and is automatically cleared when you close the tab.
Can I resize to 10KB on my phone? ▼
Yes. Open pdf-vault.com in Chrome (Android) or Safari (iPhone), upload photo, select 10KB and download. Works on any phone without any app.