UPSC Photo & Signature Resizer
Auto-format photos and signatures to 20 KB – 300 KB (350 × 350 px to 1000 × 1000 px) for guaranteed upload approval on upsconline.nic.in.
Select or Drop Photograph / Signature Image
Upload your JPG, JPEG, PNG, or WebP photo or signature. Strictly compressed and resized for SSC, UPSC, IBPS, and state portals.
Official UPSC Portal Upload Guidelines (2025–2026)
| Item | Format | File Size | Dimensions | Official Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG / JPEG | 20 KB – 300 KB | Min 350×350, Max 1000×1000 px | Recent color photo with 3/4 face visible, plain white background. |
| Signature | JPG / JPEG | 20 KB – 300 KB | Min 350×350, Max 1000×1000 px | Black ink on clean white paper. No shadow or blurred edges. |
| Photo ID Card | 20 KB – 300 KB | Standard Document | Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, or Passport as declared in OTR profile. |
UPSC, SSC, Banking & Exam Portal Size Guidelines
Compare exact size limits, dimensions, and accepted file formats across major Indian official portals.
| Portal / Exam | Document / Item | Format | Size Limit | Quick Tool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD) | Candidate Signature 6.0 × 2.0 cm (or 4.0 × 2.0 cm) Black ink only. Running cursive handwriting (BLOCK letters rejected). Must fill 80% of box. | JPG / JPEG | 10 KB – 20 KB | Resize Signature (10–20KB) |
| SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD) | Candidate Photograph Webcam / Mobile Camera Direct webcam/phone camera capture on ssc.gov.in. Plain background, no glasses, no cap. | Live Capture | Portal Live Module | Photo Resizer |
| SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD) | Certificates & Documents Standard A4 Document Caste, Domicile, and Educational certificates. Must be clearly readable with official seal. | 100 KB – 300 KB | Compress PDF to 100KB | |
| IBPS (PO, Clerk, SO, RRB) | Passport Photograph 200 × 230 px (4.5 × 3.5 cm) Light/white background. 80% face coverage. No glare, no red-eye. Recent color portrait. | JPG / JPEG | 20 KB – 50 KB | Resize Photo (20–50KB) |
| IBPS (PO, Clerk, SO, RRB) | Candidate Signature 140 × 60 px Black ink pen on white paper. Running hand only (CAPITAL letters strictly invalid). | JPG / JPEG | 10 KB – 20 KB | Resize Signature (10–20KB) |
| IBPS (PO, Clerk, SO, RRB) | Left Thumb Impression (LTI) 240 × 240 px (200 DPI) Black or blue stamp pad on white paper. Clear ridges, no smudge. | JPG / JPEG | 20 KB – 50 KB | Resize LTI Image |
| IBPS (PO, Clerk, SO, RRB) | Handwritten Declaration 800 × 400 px (200 DPI) In English, black ink on white paper. Must NOT be written in capital letters. | JPG / JPEG | 50 KB – 100 KB | Resize Declaration Image |
| UPSC (CSE, CDS, NDA, OTR) | Candidate Photograph 350 × 350 px min (4.5 × 3.5 cm) Plain white background, 75% face visible. Plus live photograph capture verification during OTR. | JPG / JPEG | 20 KB – 300 KB | Resize Photo for UPSC |
| UPSC (CSE, CDS, NDA, OTR) | Candidate Signature 350 × 350 px min Single image file containing 3 identical signatures stacked vertically in black ink. | JPG / JPEG | 20 KB – 100 KB | Resize Signature for UPSC |
| UPSC (CSE, CDS, NDA, OTR) | Photo ID, Degree & Caste Cert. Multi-page or Single A4 PDF Must not exceed 300 KB maximum limit. Clear text required for OTR profile approval. | 20 KB – 300 KB | Compress PDF under 300KB | |
| NTA (NEET UG, JEE Main) | Passport Size Photo 3.5 × 4.5 cm (80% face) White background, colored picture, name and date printed on bottom of photo for NEET. | JPG / JPEG | 10 KB – 200 KB | Resize Photo for NTA |
| NTA (NEET UG, JEE Main) | Candidate Signature 3.5 × 1.5 cm Black or blue ballpoint ink on plain white paper. Cursive handwriting. | JPG / JPEG | 10 KB – 100 KB | Resize Signature for NTA |
| Railways RRB (NTPC, ALP, Group D) | SC / ST Free Travel Certificate Clear Government Certificate Required for booking free sleeper train travel pass. Must show issuing officer seal clearly. | Under 500 KB | Compress PDF for RRB | |
| GATE (IIT GOAPS Portal) | Photograph & Signature Photo: 200×260 px min. Sign: 250×80 px min Strict white background, aspect ratio 2.75 to 3.75 for signature in black/dark blue ink. | JPG / JPEG | 5 KB – 600 KB (Photo) / 3 KB – 300 KB (Sign) | Resize Image for GATE |
* Always confirm specifications in the specific exam advertisement PDF before final submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the official photo dimensions for UPSC online applications?
For UPSC exams (Civil Services, NDA, CDS, CMS on upsconline.nic.in), the photograph must have pixel dimensions between 350 × 350 px (minimum) and 1000 × 1000 px (maximum), with an aspect ratio of roughly 1:1. The file size must be strictly between 20 KB and 300 KB in JPG/JPEG format.
What are the official signature specifications for UPSC?
The candidate signature must be in black ink on clean white paper. The file size must be between 20 KB and 300 KB in JPG format, with dimensions between 350 × 350 px and 1000 × 1000 px. Signature must be clearly legible and not blurred.
Why does the UPSC portal reject high-resolution smartphone photos?
Modern smartphone cameras capture images at 5 MB to 15 MB with dimensions over 4000 × 3000 px. The UPSC server has a strict 300 KB ceiling and max 1000 × 1000 px limit. Uploading an uncompressed photo causes instant upload failure. Our tool scales the pixels and compresses the byte weight to fit squarely inside the 20–300 KB safe zone.
Are my biometric photos and signatures uploaded to your server?
Never. All dimension scaling and JPEG compression execute 100% inside your browser using client-side HTML5 Canvas. Your sensitive identity photos and signatures never leave your personal computer or phone.
What format is required for UPSC identity proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID)?
The photo ID card (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport) must be uploaded in PDF format between 20 KB and 300 KB. You can use our "Compress PDF to 100KB" or "Compress PDF to 200KB" tools to create compliant PDF proofs.
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