A photo too heavy for a registration form, a job application or an exam portal? Pick a compression level, or just state the size it must not exceed: PDFRoll gets as close as it can while keeping the image readable, and never sends it to a server.
How it works
- Select one or more images (JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC).
- Choose a compression level, or the maximum size you are required to meet.
- Run it and download the lighter image.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a photo under 50 KB?
Choose “Maximum size” and enter 50 KB. PDFRoll lowers the quality first, then reduces the image dimensions if it has to, and stops as soon as the target is met.
What format do I get back?
A JPEG, which is what almost every online form accepts. Transparency in a PNG is replaced by a white background.
Does the photo lose quality?
Yes, that is what compression is. A moderate reduction is invisible; a very low target such as 50 KB forces the image to be shrunk, and that shows.
Can I compress several images at once?
Yes. Drop in as many as you like and you get a ZIP file containing all the compressed images.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. Everything happens in your browser: your photos never leave your device.
Are iPhone photos supported?
Yes, HEIC files are decoded and then compressed like any other image.
Why do forms ask for such small files?
Many government portals and exam platforms were built a long time ago, when a photo weighed a few tens of kilobytes. The limits never moved, while phone cameras now produce files of 3 to 5 MB.
Hence requirements that look absurd: some Indian professional exams ask for a photo and a signature of 50 KB each, a hundredfold reduction from a phone photo.
Hitting a small size without ruining the image
- Crop before compressing: removing background you do not need saves weight without touching what matters.
- For a signature or a document, shoot on a light background in good light: a sharp image compresses far better than a blurred one.
- Always open the result before submitting it: a face or a line of text has to stay recognisable.
If the size limit applies to a document rather than a photo, the “Compress PDF” tool usually suits better: it keeps text sharp where an image blurs it.