Compress photos for UAE government portals (200 KB / 500 KB)
Phone scans of an Emirates ID, passport, or labour document often exceed 2–5 MB. Many UAE smart-service uploads reject oversized files. NexusCompress shrinks JPEG photos to common 200 KB or 500 KB targets in your browser — without uploading sensitive documents to our servers.
Disclaimer: NexusCompress is independent and not affiliated with ICA, MOHRE, RTA, ICP, or any government entity. Limits below are commonly reported community targets — always verify on the official portal before submitting. Last editorial review: .
Common portal size targets
| Use case | Typical format | Typical max size | NexusCompress preset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates ID / ICA photo or ID scan | JPEG | ~200 KB | Emirates ID / 200 KB |
| MOHRE passport, visa, certificate scans | JPEG | ~500 KB | MOHRE / 500 KB |
| Worker passport-style photo | JPEG | ~200 KB | 200 KB + Passport Studio |
| RTA / general document uploads | JPEG | ~500 KB (varies) | 500 KB target |
Official sources (verify here)
Step-by-step
- Open NexusCompress (files stay on your device).
- Under UAE portal presets, choose Emirates ID ~200 KB or MOHRE ~500 KB — or set a custom target size.
- Drop your photo or document scan.
- Wait until the result is under the limit; compare quality with the before/after view if needed.
- Download and upload to the official portal.
Why uploads get rejected
- File larger than the portal cap (often 200 KB or 500 KB)
- Wrong format (PDF when JPEG is required, or HEIC from iPhone)
- Photo compliance issues (face size, background) — use Photo Checker
- Unreadable text after over-compression — raise quality slightly or resize dimensions first
Privacy
Processing happens locally in the browser. NexusCompress does not upload your Emirates ID or passport images to our servers for compression. See About and Privacy Policy.
Frequently asked questions
What file size do UAE portals usually require?
Many Emirates ID / ICA-style uploads commonly need JPEG around 200 KB. MOHRE document scans often allow up to about 500 KB. Confirm on the live portal.
Does NexusCompress upload my Emirates ID?
No. Compression runs in your browser.
Is NexusCompress a government app?
No — independent tool by Fun Adventure Media Studio.
Which format should I use?
JPEG is the safest default unless the portal says otherwise.