Multiply by 1024 to convert to KB — for example, 1 MB is 1024 KB — and enter that value.

Still too large after compressing

Set a KB value about 10% below the stated limit to leave a safety margin.

The form also rejects my aspect ratio

Many portals require a specific width:height ratio (e.g. passport head-and-shoulders). Enter the required pixel dimensions in the checker so resize and compress happen together.

The photo looks too soft at the limit

Crop tighter on the face so fewer pixels compete for the KB budget, or check whether the portal allows PNG instead of JPG.

Task

Fix “file size exceeds the allowed limit”

“File size exceeds the allowed limit” means your image is larger than the form permits. The fix is to compress it below that exact limit before uploading again.

Find the limit beside the upload field on your form — it is often shown as “max 50 KB” or “maximum 200 KB”. If you only see the error after uploading, check the portal’s help page or contact their support; do not guess a limit.

Portals often show similar wording: “File size exceeds maximum allowed”, “The file is too large”, or “Maximum file size is X KB”. Note whether the limit is in KB or MB, and whether dimensions or aspect ratio matter too.

Requirement summary

Maximum file size: 100 KB
Accepted format: JPG
Examples only: 50 KB (photos), 20 KB (signatures), 200 KB (scans) — your form’s stated limit always wins

Fix it now

The tool below is already set to these requirements. Drop your file in to check it and download a version that fits.

Private by design. Your files never leave your device

Drop an image here, or click to browse

JPG, PNG, WebP, or GIF

Step by step

Find the limit
Read the error message or upload instructions for the maximum size, usually in KB or MB.
Enter it in the checker
Type the KB limit; the checker flags whether your file is over.
Fix and download
Download the compressed file and upload it again.

Still rejected? Troubleshooting

The limit is in MB: Multiply by 1024 to convert to KB — for example, 1 MB is 1024 KB — and enter that value.
Still too large after compressing: Set a KB value about 10% below the stated limit to leave a safety margin.
The form also rejects my aspect ratio: Many portals require a specific width:height ratio (e.g. passport head-and-shoulders). Enter the required pixel dimensions in the checker so resize and compress happen together.
The photo looks too soft at the limit: Crop tighter on the face so fewer pixels compete for the KB budget, or check whether the portal allows PNG instead of JPG.

Private by design. Your file is read and fixed entirely in your browser — it is never uploaded. You can verify this yourself.

Related tasks

Fix “image dimensions are invalid”

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Compress a passport photo to 50 KB

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Tool tested 2026-07-08 · Chrome 138 / Windows 11 · JPG, PNG, WebP — Custom KB limit + fix flow smoke-tested. Complete Firefox/Safari rows in matrix before next release.