OCI card (Overseas Citizen of India): Photo & Signature Resizer
As last checked on 3 October 2026, OCI asks for: Photo 600×600 px, up to 200 KB, JPEG; Signature 600×200 px, up to 200 KB, JPEG. The free tool below sets these numbers for you and runs entirely in your browser.
The OCI application on ociservices.gov.in needs a square photo and a signature image. Unlike most Indian forms, the photo background must be light but not white. Get your OCI 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 | 600 × 600 px · tool default | up to 200 KB | JPEG | Plain light colour, not white |
| Signature | 600 × 200 px · tool default | up to 200 KB | JPEG | White paper |
Photo
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 px
- File size
- up to 200 KB
- Format
- JPEG
- Background
- Plain light colour, not white
Signature
- Dimensions
- 600 × 200 px
- File size
- up to 200 KB
- Format
- JPEG
- Background
- White paper
Source: OCI FAQ (Consulate General of India, Edinburgh), Q4; links ociservices.gov.in Photo-Spec · Last checked 3 October 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: No border; face ~80%. (Official range 200x200 to 900x900 px (square); 600x600 chosen.)
What else does OCI require?
- Photo: square, width equal to height, minimum 200 x 200 px and maximum 900 x 900 px.
- Printed size not less than 51 x 51 mm, the face covering about 80%, head and shoulders, full face in the middle.
- Background: plain light colour, not white, with no border.
- Photo and signature: JPEG/JPG, maximum 200 KB each.
- No signature dimensions are given; this page crops the signature to 600 x 200 px.
How do I resize my OCI files?
- Open the tool above and upload your file (JPG, PNG, WEBP or iPhone HEIC).
- The OCI preset sets Photo 600×600 px, up to 200 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.
OCI uploads: frequently asked questions
What is the OCI Photo size?
600 × 600 pixels, up to 200 KB, JPEG, background: Plain light colour, not white. Pixels: Official range 200x200 to 900x900 px (square); 600x600 chosen. Last checked 3 October 2026 — confirm with the latest notification.
What is the OCI Signature size?
600 × 200 pixels, up to 200 KB, JPEG, background: White paper. Pixels: No signature size published; 600x200 default. Last checked 3 October 2026 — confirm with the latest notification.
Can the OCI photo have a white background?
No. The OCI FAQ asks for a plain light-coloured background that is not white, and no border. Use a light grey or off-white backdrop.
What pixel size should the OCI photo be?
Any square size from 200 x 200 to 900 x 900 px, under 200 KB. This page uses 600 x 600 px.
Are my OCI 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 OCI notification changes the size?
Specs can change every cycle. Check the new OCI 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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