UPSC (IAS, IPS, etc.) Photo & Signature Resize Online
Resize your Photo, Signature to the pixel size and KB limit in your UPSC (IAS, IPS, etc.) notification
Document Specifications
Photo
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Signature
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⚠️ These are KbSnap presets. Only presets marked as checked have been compared with the official notification. Always verify with the latest official notification before uploading.
Not yet checked against the latest official notification. These are KbSnap's starting presets for this exam, not official figures. Please confirm the size and KB range on the official UPSC (IAS, IPS, etc.) website before you upload.
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What the UPSC (IAS, IPS, etc.) size rules mean
- The UPSC (IAS, IPS, etc.) photo is a square (1:1) at 400×400 pixels.
- Its 300KB photo limit is more generous than the typical 60KB across the 14 central government exams on KbSnap — the highest photo limit in the group.
- The signature box is a square (1:1) at 400×400 pixels, 20–100KB.
Tips for this spec
- The signature box is almost square, so leave some white space above and below your signature instead of stretching it to fit.
Verify the current requirement on the official UPSC (IAS, IPS, etc.) website before you upload. Sizes can change with each notification.
Preparing UPSC photo and signature files
UPSC applications are filled in on the commission’s online portal, and the photo and signature you upload there are reused on your admit card and checked at the exam centre and the interview. That makes a clear, recent, correctly framed photo more important than squeezing the file down to the smallest possible size.
KbSnap’s starting preset for UPSC is a square 400×400 pixel photo of 20–300KB and a 400×400 pixel signature of 20–100KB. These presets have not yet been checked against the latest notice, so read the photo and signature section of the notification you are applying under and change the width, height or KB limit on this page if your notice differs. The tool keeps the pixel size you enter and only adjusts compression to reach the KB range.
Photo tips that avoid a mismatch later
Use a recent colour photo with your face in the centre, both ears visible where possible, and a light, plain background. Avoid sunglasses, caps and heavy filters. Because the same picture follows you through every stage, the person checking your identity at the centre or the interview board should recognise you from it straight away.
If your notification asks for your name and the date the photo was taken to be printed on the photo, use the add-name-and-date tool linked on this page so the text is placed cleanly below the face instead of being written by hand on a print.
Signature and final checks
Sign on white paper with a dark pen, crop tightly around the ink and keep the background cleanup on. A signature that fills the frame stays readable even after compression. Before you submit, open both files on your phone, check the dimensions and size shown in the result panel, and keep a copy saved in case you need to edit the form later.
How to resize your UPSC (IAS, IPS, etc.) documents
- 1. Upload: choose a clear JPG, PNG, or iPhone HEIC photo or scan.
- 2. Crop: frame your face or signature inside the box shown for each document.
- 3. Process: KbSnap resizes to the exact pixels and compresses into the allowed KB range.
- 4. Check and download: confirm the pass/fail result, then upload the file to the UPSC (IAS, IPS, etc.) portal.
Files are processed in your browser and are never uploaded to KbSnap.
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Read →Frequently Asked Questions
What photo size does KbSnap use for UPSC (IAS, IPS, etc.)?
The KbSnap preset for the UPSC (IAS, IPS, etc.) photo is 400×400px, 20–300KB, in JPG format. Confirm these numbers in your current notification before you upload, and aim for the middle of the KB range so a re-save does not push the file over the limit.
What signature size does KbSnap use for UPSC (IAS, IPS, etc.)?
The KbSnap preset for the UPSC (IAS, IPS, etc.) signature is 400×400px, 20–100KB. Sign on plain white paper in the ink colour your notification asks for (black is the safest choice) and crop tightly so the signature is clearly readable.
How do I reduce my UPSC (IAS, IPS, etc.) signature to 20–100KB?
Upload your scanned signature in the Signature step above, adjust the crop, and process it. KbSnap resizes it to 400×400px and compresses it into the 20–100KB range, then shows a pass/fail check before you download.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Cropping, resizing, and compression all happen in your browser using the Canvas API. The file never leaves your device.
Why do different exams need different sizes?
Each exam body sets its own portal validation rules independently — there's no shared standard across UPSC, SSC, banking, and state PSCs.