UPSC Photo Resizer: 400 × 400 px under 200 KB
Crop and resize your photo to a 400 × 400 pixel JPG under 200 KB for the UPSC application. The guide below lists the photo and signature sizes. Free, and your photo stays on your device.
Drag the photo to position it
- Output size400 × 400 px
- Max file size200 KB
- FormatJPG
UPSC photo and signature requirements
UPSC photo and signature are listed at 400 × 400 pixels, with the photo at 20 to 200 KB and the signature at 20 to 100 KB.
| Item | Format | File size | Size / pixels | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG / JPEG | 20 to 200 KB | 400 × 400 px | Plain white background, face fully visible and centred, recent formal photo. |
| Signature | JPG / JPEG | 20 to 100 KB | 400 × 400 px | Black ink on white paper. Typed or digital signatures are rejected. |
Other guides list a wider 350 to 1000 pixel range for the same files. Check the UPSC notification for the final rule. Specifications summarised November 2026. Requirements can change with every notification or corrigendum, so always check the current official notice before you upload.
How to avoid rejection
- Use a recent photo that looks like you on exam day.
- Keep the background plain white with no shadow.
- Centre your face and keep your whole head in the frame.
- Do not upload a PNG. Download the JPG from this tool.
- Check the file size is above 20 KB so the portal does not reject it as too small.
Why I hate resizing?
A free tool with no watermark, no signup and no uploads.
Built for UPSC
Output is set to 400 × 400 px under 200 KB so it matches the form.
Your photo stays with you
Processing happens in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Size ticks before you download
See the pixel size and file size confirmed on the result.
Works on phone and computer
Open it in any browser. JPG, PNG, WEBP and iPhone HEIC are accepted.
No watermark, no signup
Download a clean file, free, with no daily limit.
How to resize a photo for the UPSC application
Three quick steps to get a photo at the right size.
Upload a recent photo
Choose the image from your phone or computer, or drop it on the box.
Centre your face
Drag and zoom so your face (or signature) sits in the frame.
Download the JPG
Check the size and file size ticks, download, then upload the file on the exam portal.
UPSC Photo Resizer FAQ
Quick answers about the UPSC Photo Resizer tool.
What is the UPSC photo size in pixels and KB?
The listed size is 400 × 400 pixels, 20 to 200 KB. This tool outputs that size under 200 KB.
What is the UPSC signature size?
It is listed at 400 × 400 pixels and 20 to 100 KB. Use the free Image Resizer to prepare it.
Which format does UPSC accept?
Upload a JPG or JPEG. Other guides mention a wider range of 350 to 1000 pixels, so 400 × 400 sits safely inside it.
What background should the photo have?
Use a plain white background, a fully visible face, and a recent formal photo that matches how you look now.
Can I use a typed signature?
No. Sign in black ink on white paper and photograph it flat.
Is my photo uploaded when I use this tool?
No. Everything happens in your browser.
Where do I confirm the current UPSC rules?
Read the official notification on the UPSC website and the instructions on the online application page before you upload.