UPSC (Civil Services and other exams) photo and signature resizer
Resize your photo and triple-signature file for UPSC online applications. You also capture a live photograph during the application, and UPSC matches it against the photo you upload. Free, and processed in your browser: nothing is uploaded.
Photograph
any shape, 20–200 KB · plain white
JPG named "photo", in colour. Your face must cover at least 75% of the photo, facing the camera with both ear lobes visible, on a plain white background. Don't sign the photo.
Signature (three signatures, one below the other)
any shape, longest side 350–500 px, 20–100 KB · white paper
Sign three times, one below the other, in black ink on plain white paper, with a gap between signatures. Scan all three as one JPG named "signature".
FAQ
- What size should my UPSC photo be?
- Photograph: any shape, 20–200 KB. Signature (three signatures, one below the other): any shape, longest side 350–500 px, 20–100 KB. These values change between notifications, so check the current one before you apply.
- What is the UPSC live photograph?
- A photo you capture during the application, with your computer's webcam or by scanning a QR code with your phone. It is mandatory, and it is matched with the photo you upload. If they don't match, you can't continue the application, so use a recent photo that looks like you.
- Can I wear glasses in my UPSC photo?
- Coloured or dark glasses that hide your eyes are not accepted. With clear glasses, avoid glare on the lenses.
- Why was my UPSC photo rejected?
- UPSC's sample rejections show faces covering less than 3/4 of the photo. A dark background, a uniform, shadows, or hair over your eyes are also not accepted. Keep your expression natural.
- How many signatures does UPSC need?
- Exactly three, one below the other, in a single scanned image. Applications with signature files that don't meet the specification will be rejected.
- Is my photo uploaded?
- No. Cropping, resizing and compression happen in your browser; nothing is sent to our servers.
- My signature scan has a grey background. What can I do?
- Tick "Clean up paper background" before making the file. It turns light paper pure white and keeps the ink.
- Will my form be accepted?
- We resize your files to the published limits, but acceptance is decided by Union Public Service Commission.
Disclaimer: We format your photo to the published spec; acceptance is decided by the issuing authority.
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