Job portals and recruiters

Compress Images for Job Applications

Job portals reject large files. Shrink your photo, certificates and ID scans so every upload goes through the first time.

Private processing No signup

Drop your image here

or choose a file from your device — processed locally, nothing is uploaded

JPG · PNG · WEBP
Your images stay on your device.
How small does it need to be?

Your result is saved as a JPG, the format almost every upload form accepts. We search for the best quality that fits your limit, and only shrink the dimensions if quality alone can’t get there.

Why job portals limit uploads

Employers store thousands of applications, so most portals cap each attachment. Photos of 4MB or more are common from phones and will fail.

What to compress to

Use 100KB for a profile photo, 150–200KB for scans of certificates and IDs, and a higher limit for anything the portal says is allowed. Keep text sharp by photographing documents flat, in good light.

Tips that help you get shortlisted

  • Use a clear, professional headshot with a plain background
  • Name files clearly, for example Jane-Doe-ID.jpg
  • Upload documents the right way up
  • Keep originals; upload the compressed copies

Frequently asked questions

What size should my job application photo be?
Check the portal. If none is given, around 100KB at 400–600 pixels square is usually safe.
Can I compress a CV?
CVs are normally PDF. If your CV is a photo or scan, compress the image here; for a PDF, export it again with smaller images.
Is this free?
Yes, with no signup and no watermark.