Compress to 5KB

Compress any image to exactly 5KB.

Select or drag & drop images

JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, TIFF, SVG, HEIC, AVIF, ICO • Up to 50MB

Why compress to 5KB?

A 5KB image limit is required by many government portals, job application forms, college admissions, and online upload systems. ToolsBear uses a binary-search algorithm to find the best possible quality that fits exactly 5KB, so your photo stays clear and compliant.

Common portals requiring 5KB: government job portals, exam forms, visa photos, college admissions, HR profiles

Compress Image to Another Size

Need a different image target? Choose another size:

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Key Features

Hit an exact target size of 5 KB with binary-search compression

Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, TIFF, SVG, HEIC, AVIF, ICO

100% browser-based — images never leave your device

Ideal for government portals, job applications, and upload forms

Batch compress multiple images to the same target size

Free, no sign-up, no watermarks

How to Compress an Image to 5 KB

Step-by-step guide to compress any image to exactly 5 KB using ToolsBear free browser-based compressor.

Upload your images

Drag & drop or select the images you want to resize to 5 KB.

Set target to 5 KB

The target size field is already set to 5 KB. You can leave it as is or adjust it.

Choose output format

Optionally convert to JPEG, PNG or WebP for the best size/quality balance.

Compress and download

Click COMPRESS and download your images individually or as a ZIP.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I compress an image to exactly 5 KB?

Enter 5 KB as the Target Size, upload your image, and click Compress. The binary-search algorithm finds the quality setting to hit your target.

Will my image look good at such a small size?

The tool uses the highest possible quality that still fits the target. Very small targets may reduce dimensions automatically to maintain clarity.

Is there a file size limit?

No hard limit. Works with files up to 50MB per image, and you can compress unlimited images in a session.

Can I convert format while compressing?

Yes. You can output JPEG, PNG or WebP while compressing to the target size.

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