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Compress Image to 20KB

Create a JPG, PNG, or WebP no larger than 20 KB with private, browser-side processing.

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Set your target

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Drop one image hereJPG, PNG or WebP · up to 30 MB
Target size

The downloaded file will never exceed this limit.

use

When 20 KB makes sense

A 20 KB ceiling suits tiny thumbnails, signature-style graphics, and uploads with an unusually tight size limit.

tip

Treat 20 KB as a tight budget

At this limit, reducing pixel dimensions is often necessary. Review small text, facial detail, and sharp edges at the size where the image will actually appear.

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Return to the main tool and enter any custom size in KB, MB, KiB, or MiB.

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20 KB answers

Questions about 20 KB.

What the 20 KB ceiling means before you choose an image.

Will the compressed image stay under 20 KB?

Yes. A result is only shown as successful after its final Blob size has been checked at or below the effective 20 KB limit. If the original file is already smaller, the original file size becomes the effective ceiling.

Why can the result be smaller than exactly 20 KB?

20 KB is treated as a maximum, not a byte count that must be matched exactly. Image encoders produce discrete results, so the best valid output may land below the limit.

Can a large photo be compressed to 20KB?

The tool can try, but a detailed or high-resolution photo may need a large reduction in pixel dimensions. If a safe 20 KB result cannot be produced, the tool shows an error instead of an oversized download.

Which images hold up best at 20KB?

Small, visually simple images usually retain more useful detail. Photographs with texture, noise, or many colors have to share the same tiny byte budget and may look noticeably softer.

Are my images uploaded or stored?

No. Your original and processed images stay inside your browser and are never uploaded to our server. Refreshing or closing the page clears the working image data from the browser. Files you download remain on your device until you delete them.