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Compress Photo for UPSC

Resize and compress your photo for UPSC online applications. Free, instant, mobile-friendly.

Target size:200 KB (max)

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UPSC Photo Requirements

UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) accepts photos and signatures within 20–300 KB for online applications. Standard UPSC requirements: • Photo: JPG/JPEG, between 20 KB and 300 KB • Signature: JPG/JPEG, between 20 KB and 300 KB • Photo dimensions: 350×350 pixels recommended • Signature dimensions: 350×100 pixels recommended • Photo should be recent (within 6 months), clear, with face fully visible This tool is preset to 200 KB, comfortably within UPSC's range, giving you sharp quality. Compatible with: • UPSC Civil Services Exam (CSE) • Combined Defense Services (CDS) • National Defense Academy (NDA) • IFS, IES, ESE, and other UPSC exams Everything is processed in your browser. Your documents stay private.

What is the photo size limit for UPSC applications?

UPSC online applications (CSE, CDS, NDA and others) accept a JPG photo and signature between 20 KB and 300 KB. This tool compresses yours to around 200 KB, comfortably inside the range, entirely in your browser.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the photo size limit for UPSC?
UPSC accepts photos between 20 KB and 300 KB in JPG format. Our tool targets 200 KB which works perfectly.
Will UPSC reject my application if photo is wrong size?
Yes. If the file is too big or too small, the upload will fail. Our tool ensures it's exactly in range.
Can I use the same photo for UPSC and SSC?
Yes, but SSC requires 20-50 KB, while UPSC allows up to 300 KB. Compress to the smaller limit if you want one file for both.
What about my signature for UPSC?
UPSC signatures should also be JPG, 20-300 KB. Use this tool with the same target.
Is my UPSC photo uploaded to your server?
Never. All processing happens in your browser. Your photo is private.
Photo dimensions matter: does this tool resize too?
Our tool focuses on file size. If you need specific pixel dimensions, crop your photo first using any phone gallery app, then compress here.

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