UPSC (CSE, NDA, CDS, CAPF, ESE & other exams): Photo & Signature Resizer
As last checked on 3 October 2026, UPSC asks for: Photo 550×550 px, 20–200 KB, JPEG; Signature 400×500 px, 20–100 KB, JPEG. The free tool below sets these numbers for you and runs entirely in your browser.
UPSC's common online application (upsconline.nic.in) asks for an uploaded photograph, a live photograph captured during the form, and a single image containing your signature written three times. Get your UPSC 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 | 550 × 550 px | 20–200 KB | JPEG | Plain white |
| Signature | 400 × 500 px · tool default | 20–100 KB | JPEG | Plain white paper, black ink |
Photo
- Dimensions
- 550 × 550 px
- File size
- 20–200 KB
- Format
- JPEG
- Background
- Plain white
Signature
- Dimensions
- 400 × 500 px
- File size
- 20–100 KB
- Format
- JPEG
- Background
- Plain white paper, black ink
Source: UPSC One Time Registration FAQ, Q42-43 (upsconline.gov.in) · 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 must cover ~75% of the image, head centred, both ears visible, eyes open, natural expression. File name 'photo'. (UPSC OTR FAQ Q43: photo 550x550 to 1000x1000 px, 20-300 KB JPG. The tool targets 550x550 and caps at 200 KB, the stricter limit in UPSC's earlier upload instruction (now offline), so the file passes either rule.)
- Signature: Three signatures one below the other in a single image, adequate gap between them. File name 'signature'. Dimensions 350-500 px. (UPSC OTR FAQ Q43: signature 350x350 to 500x500 px, 20-300 KB. 400x500 fits and suits three stacked signatures; capped at 100 KB, the stricter limit in UPSC's earlier upload instruction (now offline).)
What else does UPSC require?
- Photo: JPG, 20-200 KB, colour, plain white background, face covering about 75% (3/4) of the photo, both ears visible.
- UPSC's One Time Registration FAQ (Q43) allows 20-300 KB, photo 550x550 to 1000x1000 px and signature 350x350 to 500x500 px. The tool uses the stricter 200 KB / 100 KB caps from UPSC's earlier upload instruction (now offline, which also described the triple signature), so files pass either rule.
- Signature: sign three times one below the other on plain white paper in black ink; JPG, 20-100 KB, 350-500 px.
- A live photo is also captured in the Common Application Form.
How do I resize my UPSC files?
- Open the tool above and upload your file (JPG, PNG, WEBP or iPhone HEIC).
- The UPSC preset sets Photo 550×550 px, 20–200 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.
UPSC uploads: frequently asked questions
What is the UPSC Photo size?
550 × 550 pixels, 20–200 KB, JPEG, background: Plain white. Pixels: UPSC OTR FAQ Q43: photo 550x550 to 1000x1000 px, 20-300 KB JPG. The tool targets 550x550 and caps at 200 KB, the stricter limit in UPSC's earlier upload instruction (now offline), so the file passes either rule. Last checked 3 October 2026 — confirm with the latest notification.
What is the UPSC Signature size?
400 × 500 pixels, 20–100 KB, JPEG, background: Plain white paper, black ink. Pixels: UPSC OTR FAQ Q43: signature 350x350 to 500x500 px, 20-300 KB. 400x500 fits and suits three stacked signatures; capped at 100 KB, the stricter limit in UPSC's earlier upload instruction (now offline). Last checked 3 October 2026 — confirm with the latest notification.
Does UPSC need name and date on the photo?
The current UPSC upload instructions do not ask for name and date on the photograph. Check your exam's notice in case it changes.
What is the UPSC triple signature?
Sign three times, one below the other, on plain white paper with a black pen, scan all three in one image and upload it as a JPG of 20-100 KB.
Are my UPSC 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 UPSC notification changes the size?
Specs can change every cycle. Check the new UPSC 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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