⚠️ Disclaimer

1 We Are NOT a Government Agency

Let's be absolutely clear about who we are and who we're not:

Photo20KB is NOT affiliated with:

When we mention "passport photos" or "Aadhaar photos" on our website, we're describing common use cases — not claiming any official connection. These terms help users understand what sizes they might need, nothing more.

2 No Guarantee Your Photo Will Be Accepted

While we've designed Photo20KB to meet common requirements, we cannot guarantee that any compressed photo will be accepted. Here's why:

Government portals may require:

• Specific Dimensions: Not just file size, but exact pixel dimensions (e.g., 600×600px)
• Background Color: White, light gray, or specific colors we can't verify
• Face Position: Face taking up 70-80% of frame, centered, etc.
• Quality Thresholds: Minimum quality scores our compression might affect
• Format Specifics: Specific JPEG compression standards
• Recent Photos: Taken within last 3-6 months

If your photo is rejected:

• Try a slightly different target size (e.g., 18KB instead of 20KB)
• Use a higher-quality original photo
• Verify your background color is acceptable
• Check official requirements again
• Consider getting a professional photo taken

3 About Image Quality and Compression

Here's the honest truth about photo compression:

Compression = Quality Trade-off

When you reduce a photo from 2MB to 20KB (a 100x reduction), some quality loss is unavoidable. Our algorithm uses advanced techniques to minimize this loss:

• Multi-step Resizing: Gradual size reduction preserves more detail
• Edge-aware Sharpening: Keeps text and facial features crisp
• Optimized JPEG Encoding: Best possible quality at target size

Factors affecting quality:

• Original Size Matters: A 5MB original will compress better than a 200KB original
• Photo Content: Simple backgrounds compress better than complex ones
• Target Size: 20KB will have less quality than 50KB (obviously)
• Your Device: Browser and hardware affect processing

4 Use at Your Own Risk

By using Photo20KB, you understand and accept that:

• No Guarantees: We don't guarantee any specific outcome
• Not Our Fault: We're not responsible for rejected applications
• No Compensation: We can't compensate for any losses or delays
• Your Verification: You must verify results meet your needs

We are NOT liable for:

• Passport application rejections or delays
• Missed exam registration deadlines
• Job application failures
• Any financial losses
• Travel disruptions
• Any consequential damages

Why? Because Photo20KB is a free tool. We provide it as-is, without warranties. If you need guaranteed results, consult a professional photo service.

5 This is NOT Professional Advice

Content on Photo20KB (including FAQs and instructions) is for general information only. We don't provide:

• Legal advice about government applications
• Official guidance on passport requirements
• Professional photography services
• Immigration or visa consulting

6 About Third-Party Advertisements

Photo20KB may display advertisements (Google AdSense) to cover operating costs. About these ads:

• Not Our Content: Ads are provided by third parties, not by us
• Not Endorsed: We don't endorse advertised products/services
• External Links: Clicking ads takes you to external websites
• Your Choice: Interacting with ads is entirely your decision

We are not responsible for anything that happens on advertiser websites.

7 Changes to This Disclaimer

We may update this disclaimer occasionally:

• Updates Posted Here: Check the "Last Updated" date
• Continued Use = Acceptance: Using the site means you accept current terms
• Core Message Stays: We'll always be honest about limitations