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Exam Photo Resizer
Resize & compress your photo to exact dimensions — 20KB, 50KB, or 100KB — for SSC, UPSC, IBPS, NEET, RRB, CUET and every government exam portal.
Accepted JPG output · Auto face-crop · No account needed · Files deleted after download
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Resizing dimensions & compressing to target KB
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Quick Reference
Government Exam Photo & Signature Requirements
Exact dimensions and file size limits from official notifications — updated for 2025.
| Exam | Photo Dimensions | Photo Size | Signature Size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL / CHSL | 200×230 px (3.5×4.5 cm) | 20–50 KB | 10–20 KB | JPG |
| SSC GD Constable | 200×230 px | 20–50 KB | 10–20 KB | JPG |
| UPSC Civil Services (IAS) | 350×350 px | 20–300 KB | 20–300 KB | JPG |
| IBPS PO / Clerk | 200×230 px | 20–50 KB | 10–20 KB | JPG |
| RRB NTPC / Group D | 200×230 px | 20–50 KB | 10–40 KB | JPG |
| Railway RRB ALP | 200×230 px | 20–50 KB | 10–20 KB | JPG |
| NEET UG (NTA) | 200–400 px wide | 10–200 KB | 10–30 KB | JPG |
| JEE Main (NTA) | 200–300 px wide | 10–200 KB | 10–30 KB | JPG |
| CUET UG / PG | 200×230 px | 10–200 KB | 10–30 KB | JPG |
| GATE | 480×640 px | Up to 500 KB | Up to 150 KB | JPG |
| NDA / CDS (UPSC) | 350×350 px | 40–100 KB | 40–60 KB | JPG |
| CAPF / BSF / CRPF | 200×230 px | 20–50 KB | 10–20 KB | JPG |
| State PSC (BPSC / MPSC etc.) | 200×230 px | 20–50 KB | 10–20 KB | JPG |
| Police Recruitment (State) | 200×230 px | 20–50 KB | 10–20 KB | JPG |
| Passport (India) | 35×45 mm (2×2 inch) | Under 1 MB | — | JPG |
| Scholarship Portals (NSP) | 200×230 px | 20–50 KB | 10–20 KB | JPG |
* Requirements may vary slightly each cycle. Always verify the current exam notification before uploading.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to Resize a Photo for Exam Forms
Get your photo portal-ready in under a minute — no software, no technical knowledge needed.
Choose Your Exam Preset
Click the exam button — SSC, UPSC, IBPS, NEET, or others. The tool automatically fills in the required width, height, and maximum file size based on the official notification. If your exam isn't listed, select Custom Size and enter the values manually from your admit-card or instruction page.
Upload Your Photo
Click the upload box and select your photo from your phone gallery, laptop, or scanner output. JPG, PNG, and WebP formats are all accepted. The original file can be up to 10MB — it does not need to be pre-cropped or pre-sized. A clear, front-facing photo with a plain background works best.
Click Resize & Download
Our engine resizes your photo to exact pixel dimensions, applies smart center-crop to keep your face in frame, then iteratively compresses quality until the file falls within the KB limit. The output is a standard JPG — the format accepted by every government exam portal in India.
Upload to the Exam Portal
Save the downloaded JPG and upload it directly to your exam registration or admit card portal. The file will meet all dimension, format, and file-size requirements. Your photo is automatically removed from our servers within 2 hours.
Troubleshooting
Common Photo Upload Problems & Fixes
If the exam portal rejected your photo, one of these is the likely cause — and here is how to fix it.
File Exceeds Maximum Size
The portal shows "File size exceeds limit" or "Maximum file size is 50KB." This happens when your camera photo is several MB.
✅ Fix: Use this tool. Select your exam preset and upload — compression is automatic.
Invalid Image Dimensions
Error: "Image dimensions do not match." Government portals check exact pixel width and height at upload time.
✅ Fix: Select the correct exam preset — the tool resizes to the exact required dimensions.
Unsupported File Format
Error: "Only JPG/JPEG format is accepted." PNG and WebP files are rejected by most government portals.
✅ Fix: Upload any format here — the output is always a JPG file compatible with all portals.
Blurry or Low-Quality Photo
Portals may flag excessively compressed or blurry images. Over-compressing a small original file causes this.
✅ Fix: Start with a clear, well-lit photo taken in good lighting. Avoid screenshots of photos.
Signature Upload Rejected
Signature is "too large," "wrong dimensions," or "not JPG." Signature requirements differ from photo requirements.
✅ Fix: Use Custom Size — enter signature dimensions (typically 400×200 px, 20KB) from your exam notice.
Photo Upload Failed
Generic upload failure. Often caused by slow internet mid-upload, browser cache issues, or antivirus blocking the upload.
✅ Fix: Try a different browser. Clear cache. Ensure the file is under 10MB before uploading to the portal.
Background Colour Issues
Some exams require a plain white background. Casual selfies often have coloured or busy backgrounds.
✅ Fix: Use a photo taken against a white wall. Our resizer preserves your background as-is.
File Below Minimum Size
A few portals enforce a minimum KB — for example, "photo must be at least 20KB." Heavily-compressed files fail this check.
✅ Fix: Use a higher-resolution source photo. Our tool targets the upper end of the allowed range by default.
Expert Guide
Government Exam Photo Standards — Everything You Need to Know
Why Government Portals Are Strict About Photo Size
Exam portals enforce file-size limits because they process millions of applications and store all images on centralized servers. A file slightly over the limit — even 51KB when 50KB is the max — will trigger an automatic rejection. The validation happens before a human ever reviews your application.
Dimension validation is equally strict. Portals use automated scripts that check pixel dimensions at the moment of upload. A 201×231px photo will fail a 200×230px requirement every time, even though it looks identical to the human eye.
cm vs px — How Dimensions Are Specified
Exam notifications often specify dimensions in centimetres (e.g., 3.5cm × 4.5cm), but portals validate in pixels. The pixel equivalent depends on DPI (dots per inch):
- At 96 DPI: 3.5cm × 4.5cm ≈ 132×170 px
- At 100 DPI: 3.5cm × 4.5cm ≈ 138×177 px
- At 200 DPI: 3.5cm × 4.5cm ≈ 276×354 px
SSC portals accept 200×230 px. UPSC accepts 350×350 px. Always use the pixel value from the official portal, not a manual DPI calculation.
Passport Size Photo — Indian Standard
Indian passport applications require a 35mm × 45mm (approximately 2 inch × 2 inch) colour photograph with a plain white background. The face must cover 70–80% of the frame. Digital uploads for visa applications are typically accepted as JPG under 1MB.
For exam forms that ask for "passport size photo," the standard size is 200×230 px or 350×450 px at 96 DPI — not the passport application standard. Check your specific exam notification.
Signature Upload Requirements
Most government exam portals require a separate signature image alongside your photograph. The signature must be:
- Signed on white paper with a black/blue pen
- Scanned or photographed clearly (no shadows)
- Sized to approximately 140×60 px at 10–30 KB (SSC/IBPS/RRB)
- JPEG format only
Use signature-resizer class="text-blue-700 font-semibold">our Signature Resizer or select Custom Size on this page to resize your scanned signature image to the correct dimensions and file size.
Admission Form Photo Requirements
University and college admission portals (DU, CUET, state universities) follow similar rules. CUET UG forms accept photos up to 200KB at 200×230 px. Scholarship portals like NSP (National Scholarship Portal) require the same. Always upload in JPG format regardless of what format the original photo was taken in.
Recruitment Portal Standards (Police, SSB, CAPF)
Defence and paramilitary recruitment portals are strict about photo quality. The face must be clearly visible, eyes open, no sunglasses, and the background must be plain light-coloured or white. File size limits are typically 20–50 KB. Any photo below 20 KB may appear too compressed and be flagged by the automated system.
Why Students Trust ClonyPDF for Exam Photos
Exact KB Targeting
Government portals reject files even 1KB over the limit. Our compression loop iterates in 5-quality increments until the file lands safely within your target — not just below it, but within the accepted range.
Preset Dimensions from Official Notifications
Every preset is built from the official exam notification, not guesswork. SSC uses 200×230 px at 50KB; UPSC uses 350×350 px at 300KB. We update presets whenever a new notification revises requirements.
Privacy by Design
Your photo is processed server-side, saved to a private temporary folder, and automatically deleted within 2 hours. We do not read, store, or share your personal photos. No account is needed.
Smart Face-Crop Algorithm
When your original photo has a different aspect ratio than required, our cropper centres on the face by biasing toward the upper-middle of the frame — keeping your face fully visible rather than cut at the forehead or chin.
Editorial Note: This tool and its requirement table are reviewed by our technical team against current exam notifications. Last reviewed: . If you notice a discrepancy in exam requirements, please contact us — we update presets promptly.
ClonyPDF is an independent online tools platform. We are not affiliated with SSC, UPSC, NTA, IBPS, or any government body. All requirement data is sourced from official exam notifications.
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