Exam upload resizer
UPSC photo and signature resize
UPSC wants a JPG photo of 20–200 KB with your face covering at least three quarters of a plain white background, and one JPG with your signature three times, one below the other, of 20–100 KB and 350–500 pixels. Pick the upload, add your scan and download a file that fits. Nothing is uploaded to us.
- Free, no sign-up
- Runs in your browser, nothing uploaded
- Many images at once
UPSC photo
On this device
Live photo in the form
UPSC also captures a live photo with your webcam or phone while you fill in the form. You don’t prepare a file for it: use good light, a plain background and look straight at the camera.
UPSC upload sizes
As published in UPSC, Instructions for uploading the photo & signature, checked on 2026-11-12. Pick a row to set the resizer to it.
| Upload | File size | Pixels | Requirements | Resize for this |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | 20–200 KB | Not specified | Colour, plain white background, face covering at least 75% of the photo with both ear lobes visible, saved with the file name photo. | |
| Signature | 20–100 KB | 350–500 pxThis page outputs 400 × 500 px. | Your signature three times, one below the other, in black ink on plain white paper, scanned as one image named signature. |
Source: UPSC, Instructions for uploading the photo & signature
Common reasons uploads are rejected
- The face covers less than three quarters of the photo, or the photo is too small.
- The face is tilted, not looking at the camera, or so close that the ear lobes are cut off.
- A blurred photo, shadows on the face or background, or a dark background.
- Dark or coloured glasses, a uniform, hair over the eyes, or a signed photograph.
- A signature image without exactly three signatures, not stacked vertically, rotated, or on lined or coloured paper.
Check before you upload
- Photo is a JPG of 20–200 KB named photo, with your face filling at least 3/4 of a plain white background.
- Signature image is a JPG of 20–100 KB and 350–500 pixels, with three signatures in black ink.
- Both ear lobes are visible and there are no shadows or glare.
- Your webcam or phone is ready: the live photo is matched with the photo you upload, and a mismatch stops the application.
What size should the UPSC photo be?
A JPG between 20 KB and 200 KB. UPSC does not set pixel dimensions for the photo; it asks that your face cover at least 75% of the image against a plain white background.
Why does UPSC ask for three signatures?
The current form takes one image with your signature three times, one below the other, in black ink on plain white paper. It must be 20–100 KB and 350–500 pixels; this page makes it 400 × 500 pixels with white margins, so no stroke is cut off.
Do I still need the live photo?
Yes. The live photo is taken with your webcam or by scanning a QR code with your phone, and it is matched with the photo you upload. If they don’t match, the form won’t let you continue.
Are my images uploaded?
No. The conversion runs inside your browser, so your images stay on your device. Files are only uploaded if you choose to optimize them with Arche, and those are deleted within 48 hours.
What is Arche?
Arche makes JPEG, PNG and WebP images smaller without changing their format or pixel size, and strips metadata such as EXIF location. It is free without an account; Pro raises the batch limits.
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