GATE: Photo & Signature Resizer
As last checked on 26 September 2026, GATE asks for: Photo 420×540 px, 5–600 KB, JPEG; Signature 500×160 px, 3–300 KB, JPEG. The free tool below sets these numbers for you and runs entirely in your browser.
GATE's GOAPS portal accepts a photo and signature within pixel ranges and aspect ratios rather than one exact size. Get your GATE photo & signature to the exact required size in seconds — free, private, and entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
| Document | Dimensions | File size | Format | Background |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | 420 × 540 px · tool default | 5–600 KB | JPEG | White |
| Signature | 500 × 160 px · tool default | 3–300 KB | JPEG | White paper, black / dark blue ink |
Photo
- Dimensions
- 420 × 540 px
- File size
- 5–600 KB
- Format
- JPEG
- Background
- White
Signature
- Dimensions
- 500 × 160 px
- File size
- 3–300 KB
- Format
- JPEG
- Background
- White paper, black / dark blue ink
Source: GATE 2026 Information Brochure (IIT Guwahati) · Last checked 26 September 2026.
⚠️ Specs change between notifications — always verify with the latest official notification before you upload.
✉️ Report a wrong size Opens your email app with the exam and page filled in. Paste the link to the notice that shows the correct size.
- Photo: Face 60-70% of the image, frontal. Allowed 200x260 to 530x690 px, aspect 0.66-0.89. (Brochure gives a range; 420x540 (ratio 0.78) is inside it.)
- Signature: Ratio 1:2.75-3.75, 250x80 to 580x180 px, signature filling 70-80% of the frame. (Brochure gives a range; 500x160 (1:3.125) is inside it.)
What else does GATE require?
- Photo: JPEG, aspect ratio (w:h) 0.66-0.89, 200x260 px minimum to 530x690 px maximum, 5-600 KB, white background, face 60-70% of the image.
- Signature: JPEG, height:width 1:2.75 to 1:3.75, 250x80 px minimum to 580x180 px maximum, 3-300 KB, black or dark blue ink, signature covering 70-80% of the image.
How do I resize my GATE files?
- Open the tool above and upload your file (JPG, PNG, WEBP or iPhone HEIC).
- The GATE preset sets Photo 420×540 px, 5–600 KB automatically.
- Crop to frame your face (or your signature), optionally fix the background, then Download when the badge is green.
- Switch the document type at the top of the tool for Signature.
GATE uploads: frequently asked questions
What is the GATE Photo size?
420 × 540 pixels, 5–600 KB, JPEG, background: White. Pixels: Brochure gives a range; 420x540 (ratio 0.78) is inside it. Last checked 26 September 2026 — confirm with the latest notification.
What is the GATE Signature size?
500 × 160 pixels, 3–300 KB, JPEG, background: White paper, black / dark blue ink. Pixels: Brochure gives a range; 500x160 (1:3.125) is inside it. Last checked 26 September 2026 — confirm with the latest notification.
Are my GATE photo and signature uploaded to your server?
No. Cropping, resizing and compression happen in your browser. No file is uploaded or stored.
What if the GATE notification changes the size?
Specs can change every cycle. Check the new GATE notification; if the numbers differ, paste the new requirement into the tool's “Not listed?” box or type the pixels and KB — and tell us so we can update the preset.
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