Understand the two measurements
Dimensions describe pixel width and height, such as 600 × 600 pixels. File size describes storage, such as 250 KB. A large-dimension JPEG can sometimes be smaller than a small PNG because image content and encoding affect size. Appliory uses 1 MB = 1,048,576 bytes.
Enter the official limits
If an application specifies JPEG, a maximum of 1 MB, and a square image between 300 and 600 pixels, record those rules in your checklist. Do not assume that a passport photograph has the same requirements everywhere.
Inspect your selected file
Add the image and map it to the appropriate item. The file list displays dimensions after decoding. Run the checks to compare them with your configured minimum and maximum width and height.
Resize or compress carefully
Use Fix image to choose dimensions, output format, and a target size. Preview the result before applying it. Setting width and height to a new aspect ratio can stretch the image. The current editor resizes, but does not provide cropping or background removal.
Review quality before submitting
Check your face, text, edges, and any required background manually. JPEG conversion places transparent areas on white. PNG is lossless, so a target size may not be achievable. An edited copy is added or replaces the workspace copy only after you choose Apply.
A common question
Will compression always make an image smaller? No. Changing encoding or dimensions can produce a larger file. Compare the before-and-after values.
Put your checklist to work.
Turn these steps into your own document check. Your files stay on your device.
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