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Compress an image to a maximum target of 20 KB.
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Practical guide
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When this tool is useful
A 20 KB ceiling is useful for strict ID, exam or government upload portals that enforce very small image limits. The tool searches for an encoded result that stays at or below the target instead of asking you to guess a quality percentage.
What to check before download
At 20 KB, source dimensions matter. A large photograph may need both stronger compression and fewer pixels, while a small logo or screenshot may reach the limit easily. Check text edges and faces before using the file in an important submission.
Privacy and processing
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