📸 SSC Photo & Signature Resizer
Resize and compress your passport photograph and signature to the exact size and file-weight limits required by SSC, UPSC, Railway and state government application portals. Everything runs inside your browser — your image is never uploaded anywhere.
📸 SSC & UPSC Photo & Signature Resizer
Resize and compress your passport photographs and signatures to match the exact specifications required by Staff Selection Commission (SSC), UPSC, Railway, and state government portals.
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Supports JPG, JPEG, PNG (Max 5MB)
Detailed Guidelines for SSC Photo & Signature Upload 2026
Ensure your application form is not rejected. Read the official instructions and parameters carefully before completing the registration.
📸 Photograph Specifications:
- Standard Dimensions: 3.5 cm (width) × 4.5 cm (height)
- Pixel Dimensions: 350 × 450 pixels (approx)
- Target File Size: 20 KB to 50 KB
- Format: JPEG or JPG only
- Date Rule: The photograph should be recently taken (within three months from the notification date).
✍️ Signature Specifications:
- Dimensions: about 4.0 cm (Width) × 2.0 cm (Height) — approx. 400 × 200 pixels
- Target File Size: 10 KB to 20 KB
- Format: JPEG or JPG only
- Ink Rule: Sign clearly on a clean white sheet using a black ink pen. Avoid blue ink or gel pens.
- PwD (Visually Handicapped) candidates may submit a thumb impression instead of a signature, per official SSC guidance.
🎓 UPSC (Civil Services) Photo & Signature Requirements
UPSC's own requirements differ from SSC's in one important way — read the triple-signature rule below before you scan anything.
📸 UPSC Photograph:
- Standard Dimensions: 3.5 cm (width) × 4.5 cm (height) — same physical size as SSC's, so the UPSC Photograph preset above uses the same 350×450 px target.
- Target File Size: 20 KB to 300 KB (a wider band than SSC's 20-50 KB)
- Format: JPEG or JPG only
- Background: Plain, light-coloured background; taken within the last 6 months.
✍️ UPSC Signature — the "triple signature" rule:
- UPSC does not ask for a single signature scan. Sign three times, one below the other, on the same sheet of plain white paper in black ink, then scan all three as one single image file.
- Target File Size: commonly cited around 20 KB to 100 KB, JPEG/JPG only.
- Reported pixel dimensions for this scan vary across sources — use the Custom Dimension preset above with the exact figure from your specific UPSC notification, rather than trusting a single fixed number here.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the photo size limit for SSC online application forms?
The Staff Selection Commission requires photographs to be strictly between 20 KB and 50 KB in size. Photos smaller than 20 KB or larger than 50 KB will not be accepted by the portal during registration.
Can I upload a photo wearing glasses/spectacles in SSC forms?
No. According to the latest official SSC guidelines, photographs with spectacles or sunglasses are strictly prohibited. Applications with photos containing glasses (even if they are power glasses or fully transparent) will be summarily rejected. Always remove your glasses before taking your exam passport photo.
What is the correct dimension and ink color for SSC signatures?
The signature must be done on clean white paper using a black ink pen. Per official SSC notification guidance, the image dimension should be about 4.0 cm (Width) × 2.0 cm (Height) — approximately 400 × 200 pixels — and the file size must be between 10 KB and 20 KB. Signatures written in capital letters are strictly rejected.
Does SSC CGL still accept an uploaded photo, or is live capture required?
Recent SSC CGL application cycles require the photograph to be captured live inside the official SSC application portal using a webcam or mobile camera — a pre-existing or previously-saved photo file is generally not accepted for that step. The signature is still uploaded as a regular file as normal. Always check the exact photo-upload instructions in your specific notification, since this can vary by exam and by cycle.
Why does UPSC need three signatures instead of one?
UPSC's application asks candidates to sign three times, one below the other, on a single sheet of plain white paper in black ink, then scan all three signatures together as one image file — not three separate files. This is different from SSC's single-signature scan, so don't reuse an SSC-format signature file for a UPSC application.
Is my photo and signature secure on this site?
Yes, 100%. Our tool operates entirely client-side inside your browser using HTML5 Canvas API. Your image files are never uploaded to any server or shared with third parties. All processing is instant, local, and private.
Official photo & signature specifications
| Document | Dimensions | File size |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph (SSC standard) | 3.5 × 4.5 cm (350 × 450 px) | 20KB – 50KB |
| Signature (SSC) | 4.0 × 2.0 cm (approx. 400 × 200 px) | 10KB – 20KB |
| Photograph (UPSC) | 3.5 × 4.5 cm (350 × 450 px) | 20KB – 300KB |
| Signature (UPSC – triple signature scan) | Use Custom Dimension – exact px varies by notification | ~20KB – 100KB |
These are the values SSC and UPSC most commonly specify, and they cover the majority of central and state government application forms. Individual notifications do occasionally differ — always check the exact photograph and signature requirements printed in the official notification PDF for the post you are applying to before uploading.