PAN Card Photo Compressor – under 20KB
Compress your PAN card photo to the NSDL/Protean 20KB max in JPG. Free and private, in your browser.
Online PAN applications (Protean/NSDL) require the photo to be a JPG of max 20KB, about 3.5×2.5 cm. Upload your photo and this tool compresses it to under 20KB.
The NSDL and UTIITSL portals silently fail if the photo is over 20KB. imageto10kb guarantees the file lands under the limit, so your PAN application goes through — processed privately in your browser.
💡 Tip: On the Protean (NSDL) form the 20KB photo cap is strict and silent — the page simply won't accept a larger file. Compress first, then upload, to avoid a confusing 'no error but nothing happens' moment.
How to resize the PAN photo (max 20KB)
- Open imageto10kb. Drag your photo or signature onto the box above, or click to select a file.
- Confirm the preset. The target size and dimensions are already set for PAN card photos. Adjust them if your notification differs.
- Click Compress. The image is resized and compressed in your browser to meet the required file size.
- Download & upload. Download the file and upload it to the official form — it will now pass the size check.
Frequently asked questions
What is the PAN photo size?
For online PAN forms the photo must be a JPG of maximum 20KB, roughly 3.5×2.5 cm.
What is the PAN signature size?
The scanned signature must be a JPG of maximum 10KB — use the PAN signature page.
Which portals is this for?
The 20KB limit applies to online PAN applications via Protean (NSDL) and UTIITSL.
Do I need to install any software?
No — imageto10kb works in your browser on any device, with nothing to download.
Are my documents uploaded anywhere?
No. Your photo and signature are processed locally in your browser and never sent to a server.