Image Size Requirements for Indian Government Forms
Every competitive exam in India has strict photo upload requirements. Here's a quick reference:
| Exam/Portal | Photo Size | Signature Size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC | 20KB (max) | 10KB | JPG |
| UPSC | 40KB-300KB | 20KB-50KB | JPG |
| IBPS PO/Clerk | 20KB-50KB | 10KB-20KB | JPG |
| Railway (RRB) | 20KB-50KB | 10KB-20KB | JPG |
| Passport | 10KB-300KB | — | JPG |
Step-by-Step: Compress Photo to 20KB
- Open our free image compressor
- Upload your passport-size photo (JPG format)
- Set quality slider to 50-60%
- Enable Resize — set to 200x250 pixels (passport size)
- Select output format: JPEG
- Download — your photo will be under 20KB
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't upload a selfie — use a proper passport-size photo with white background
- Don't compress too much — if the photo becomes unrecognizable, the form will be rejected
- Check dimensions — most forms require 3.5cm x 4.5cm (roughly 200x260 pixels at 150 DPI)
For Signature Compression
Sign on white paper with black ink, scan or photograph it, crop tightly, then compress to 10-20KB using our compressor with 40% quality.