Photo basics
- Use JPEG output
- Start with a clean image
- Avoid heavy texture or noise that inflates file size
JPG compression
Visa photo compress JPG
Start from a clean source photo, crop to a square visa composition, and let the browser reduce JPG quality toward the 240 KB target.
Local JPG compression
600 x 600 output
No upload required
What to check
Requirements before you export
How it works
- Upload JPG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC.
- Crop with the Visa preset.
- Download the compressed JPG.
What you get
- Digital square JPG
- 4 x 6 print sheet
- Browser-local crop workflow
Official references
Use current agency rules
Questions
Fast answers
How does compression work?
The browser lowers JPG quality gradually until the output reaches the target when possible.
Will compression retouch my face?
No. It changes image encoding quality, not facial features or background content.
What if it stays over 240 KB?
Use a cleaner, less noisy source photo or check whether your specific upload system allows a different limit.