UPSC photo size
Application rules for specific exams change between cycles. Verify your notification's exact requirements, then lock in those pixels and find the highest quality byte fit.
Drag an image in, paste, or click to choose
A whole folder works too · Ctrl/Cmd+V pastes · on phone this opens your file picker · up to 40 MB per file
How the UPSC photo resizer targets your limits
Use the instructions for the specific application you are completing. This page starts at a square 350×350 pixel crop and a 20–300 KB range; these are editable tool defaults. Enter different values in Custom when required. The crop follows the width-to-height ratio you choose, and the encoder searches JPEG quality against the maximum size. A result below the selected minimum may receive comment-block padding. Check the actual pixels, byte count and range indicator before downloading.
Where this UPSC photo tool falls short
- The initial 350×350 pixel and 20–300 KB values function as editable starting points. You must verify these numbers against the current notification for your specific exam (such as CSE, CDS, or NDA).
- There is no dedicated signature preset button. To prepare a signature file, you must manually type its required dimensions and file size limits into the custom fields.
- The tool cannot evaluate visual compliance. It does not check for correct background colour, neutral expressions, or the required percentage of facial coverage.
Questions about UPSC photo constraints
Do all UPSC exams use the 350×350 pixel format?
This tool does not establish a shared rule for every exam. Check the notification or live upload instructions for your particular application and replace the defaults if they differ.
How do I resize my signature using this page?
Enter the signature's required width and height into the custom fields before uploading your image. The crop box will adjust to match the new rectangular shape.
Why is my cropped photo locked into a square shape?
The tool bases the crop box on the width and height fields. Because the default values are both 350 pixels, the box remains a strict square to prevent stretching or distorting your face.
What should I check if the application rejects an in-range photo?
Read the exact error and compare the downloaded file with the requested format, dimensions and visual requirements. The range badge only checks the numbers entered here; it does not validate an application.
