Compress Photo for EU Passport & Visa Online Free
European national passport and Schengen visa portals strictly require photos in a 35:45 aspect ratio (35mm wide by 45mm high) with file sizes capped under 240KB (typically under 200KB). Uploading oversized or distorted images leads to automated portal rejections.
Strictly ≤ 200 KB
Mathematical quantization guarantees strict compliance with official maximum file size caps.
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Official Portal & Upload Requirements
Official technical specifications to prevent portal upload rejections:
| Portal / Authority | File Size Limit | Accepted Format | Dimensions / Ratio |
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| EU & Schengen Visa Portal | Max 200 KB | JPEG/JPG | 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px at 300 DPI) |
| UK HM Passport Office | Between 50 KB and 10 MB | JPEG | 35 × 45 mm |
| European National ID Portals | Max 240 KB | JPG | 35 × 45 mm |
How to Compress Photo for EU Passport & Visa Online Free in 3 Easy Steps
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Upload or Drag Your Photo
Drag and drop your JPG, PNG, WebP, or AVIF image into the dropzone or paste with Ctrl+V.
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Confirm Target Limit (200KB)
The target limit is automatically calibrated to 200KB according to official guidelines.
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Download Compliant File
The browser engine generates your compliant image strictly under the cap. Click Download to save.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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European Tools & Language Versions
Targeted client-side compression tools for European passport, visa, and portal file size caps: