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UPSC Photo Resizer

UPSC wants a JPG photo of 20 to 200 KB with your face covering at least three quarters of the frame.

Drag and drop an image here

JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC, GIF or BMP · one file · up to 50 MB

Your image stays on this device and is never uploaded. The original file is not changed.

How to use the UPSC Photo Resizer

  1. Take or pick a recent, clear colour photo against a plain white background, facing the camera with both ears visible.
  2. Choose it here. The range opens at 20 to 200 KB, with a 413 × 531 px suggested shape.
  3. Move the crop box tightly around the head and shoulders so the face covers at least 75% of the frame.
  4. Press Create, read the measured size, and download the JPG.
  5. Name the file photo.jpg and upload it. You also capture a live photograph in the form.

About this tool

UPSC's instructions for uploading the photo and signature say the photograph is a JPG named photo, between 20 KB and 200 KB. Its face must cover at least 75% of the picture, on a plain white background, with a frontal view and both ears visible. The photograph must not be signed.

UPSC prescribes no pixel size for the photograph. The 413 × 531 px shape (3.5 × 4.5 cm at 300 DPI) this page opens with is our suggestion for a head-and-shoulders crop, not an official figure, so you can change it. What matters for the rule is the face coverage and the 20 to 200 KB range.

Capturing a live photograph is also mandatory, and UPSC matches it with the uploaded photo. If they do not match, the application cannot go on. So use a recent photo that looks like you today.

Some older guides and an older portal FAQ give 20 to 300 KB and 350 × 350 px as the limits. The current instruction page and the 2026 notices we read use 20 to 200 KB for the photograph, so follow the instruction shown on the portal when you apply.

Official sources

UPSC: Instructions for uploading photo and signature (upsconline.nic.in) — checked 5 November 2026. What it says:

  • Photograph: a JPG file named photo, between 20 KB and 200 KB. The face must cover at least 75% (three quarters) of the photo, on a plain white background, with both ears visible.
  • Live photograph: capturing a live photograph is mandatory. It is matched with the uploaded photograph, and a mismatch stops the application.
  • Signature: sign three times, one below the other, on plain white paper in black ink, and scan all three in a single JPG named signature, 20 KB to 100 KB, with image dimensions of 350 to 500 pixels.
  • Not stated: a pixel size for the photograph.

UPSC: Examination Notice No. 05/2026-CSE, dated 04.02.2026 (Civil Services Examination, 2026) — checked 5 November 2026. What it says:

  • Note 2: applicants upload a photograph and also capture a live photograph in the Common Application Form, following the Photos and Signature instructions on upsconline.nic.in.
  • Note 3: applicants sign three times, one below the other, on plain white paper in black ink and upload the same.

UPSC: Examination Notice No. 08/2026-CAPF (Assistant Commandants), 2026 — checked 5 November 2026. What it says:

  • Before filling in the form, have your photograph and signature scanned in .jpg: the photograph must not exceed 200 KB or be under 20 KB, and the signature must not exceed 100 KB or be under 20 KB.

Paul Digital is not affiliated with the Staff Selection Commission or the Union Public Service Commission. Requirements are set in each notice and can change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.

Practical uses

  • Preparing the photo for UPSC CSE, CDS, CAPF and other UPSC applications.
  • Bringing a photo inside 20 to 200 KB.
  • Cropping so the face fills three quarters of the frame.

Tips for better results

  • Use a plain white wall, even light and no shadows on the face.
  • Do not wear dark glasses, and keep your eyes uncovered by hair.
  • Do not sign across the photo.

Frequently asked questions

What is the UPSC photo size in KB?

20 KB to 200 KB, JPG, according to the UPSC upload instructions and the 2026 CAPF notice.

What is the UPSC photo size in pixels?

No pixel size is prescribed for the photograph in the documents we read. This page suggests 413 × 531 px, which you can change.

How much of the frame should the face cover?

At least 75%, which UPSC states as three quarters of the photo area.

Do I still need a live photo?

Yes. UPSC makes a live photograph mandatory and matches it with your uploaded photo.

Is my photo or signature uploaded?

No. It is cropped and compressed in your browser and never leaves your device.

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