Getting a "file size too large" error when uploading to a government portal is one of the most frustrating experiences online. This guide solves it in under 2 minutes for every common scenario in Nepal and India.
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Try this free toolFile size limits for common government portals
| Portal / Purpose | Max file size | Format required |
|---|---|---|
| UIDAI Aadhaar upload | 100 KB | JPEG |
| Nepal passport photo | 50 KB | JPEG, 35×45mm |
| Loksewa Aayog Nepal | 200 KB | JPEG/PNG |
| Nepal citizenship scan | 500 KB | PDF/JPEG |
| UPSC civil services | 300 KB | JPEG |
| India passport application | 50 KB | JPEG |
How to compress for each use case
Aadhaar card photo upload (under 100KB)
- Open Image Compressor
- Upload your photo (JPEG or PNG)
- Click the "Aadhaar Upload" preset button — it automatically targets 100KB
- Wait 2–3 seconds for browser-side compression
- Check: result should show "87 KB" or similar — download and upload to UIDAI
Important: If your image looks blurry after compression, try the 95KB target instead of 80KB. The closer to 100KB, the better the quality.
Nepal passport photo (35×45mm, under 50KB)
Nepal passport photos must meet these specifications:
- Size: 35mm × 45mm
- Background: white
- Face visible, no sunglasses
- File size: under 50KB
- Format: JPEG
Use the "Passport Photo" preset in the Image Compressor. It targets 50KB and limits dimensions to 400px, which matches passport requirements.
Loksewa Aayog application (Nepal Public Service Commission)
Loksewa applications require photos under 200KB. Use the "Govt Form (200KB)" preset. This maintains better quality than the Aadhaar preset since the limit is more generous.
Why your phone photos are too large
Modern smartphones take photos between 3MB and 12MB. Government portals were built when the average photo was 100–300KB. The gap is why you constantly hit upload errors.
The best way to fix this is to compress in your browser — no app needed, no data sent to any server. Our Image Compressor processes your photo entirely on your device using JavaScript.
Tips for best quality within the size limit
Crop before compressing. A tight headshot contains less data than a full-body photo. Crop to show only your face and shoulders before compressing — you get better quality at the same file size.
Start from the original photo. If your photo is already a compressed JPEG, recompressing it degrades quality faster. Use the original high-quality file from your camera roll whenever possible.
Use JPEG, not PNG. PNG files are always larger than JPEG for photographs. Most government portals require JPEG anyway.