Resize photo for a UPSC application
Get your photo to 500 × 500 px and between 20 and 200 KB, which fits UPSC's general rule and its stricter exams.
Drop an image, or choose a file
JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC, or GIF. Any size.
Your file never leaves your device
UPSC limits
| What | Official limit | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Photo and signature (general) | JPG, 20 to 300 KB, 350 × 350 to 1000 × 1000 px | upsconline.gov.in |
| CAPF (ACs) 2026 photograph | JPG, 20 to 200 KB | upsc.gov.in |
Limits verified Oct 6, 2026 against official sources.
Report an outdated limitWhy files fail on UPSC
UPSC's general limit is 20 to 300 KB, but some 2026 notices (like CAPF) cap the photo at 200 KB. Too small a file or too few pixels is also rejected.
What this preset does
This preset crops to a square around the center at 500 × 500 px (UPSC allows 350 to 1000), and saves a JPG between 20 and 200 KB, so it fits every current notice.
Questions
What is the UPSC photo size?
JPG, 20 to 300 KB, between 350 × 350 and 1000 × 1000 pixels, per UPSC's FAQ. Some exams set 200 KB as the maximum.
Is there a live photo too?
Yes. You also capture a live photo in the Common Application Form, and it must match the uploaded one.
What background?
A plain, light background with your face clearly visible. Follow the photo instructions on upsconline for your exam.