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UPSC Civil Services (IAS) Photo & Signature Resizer 2026

Upload any photo. Get a file at the exact size and KB the UPSC Civil Services (IAS) portal accepts.

Photo is captured live. UPSC Civil Services (IAS) takes your photo through webcam or phone camera during the form. You only need to upload the files below.
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UPSC Civil Services (IAS) photo & signature size — official requirements

DocumentFile sizeDimensionsFormat
PhotographFace ~3/4 of frame, file named photo.jpg. Live photo also captured and matched to this. 20–200 KBno pixel size set (we output 413×531)JPG / JPEG
SignatureTHREE signatures stacked on one white sheet, black ink, named signature.jpg. 20–100 KB350–500 px wide (we output 400×500)JPG / JPEG
Photo IDOnly if Aadhaar auth not done. 20–200 KB—JPG / JPEG

How to resize your UPSC Civil Services (IAS) photo & signature

  1. Take a clear photo. For the photograph, stand against a plain white wall in good light. For the signature, sign on plain white paper with a black pen and photograph it from above.
  2. Drop it in the box above. It is cropped to 413×531 / 400×500 px and compressed into the allowed KB range.
  3. Download and upload. The file is ready for the UPSC Civil Services (IAS) form. No editing needed.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to upload a photo for UPSC Civil Services?

No. UPSC Civil Services captures your photo live through webcam or phone camera during the application. You only need to upload the scanned signature and the documents listed on this page.

What is the UPSC Civil Services photograph size?

Photograph: 20–200 KB, JPG format, no pixel size set (we output 413×531). Face ~3/4 of frame, file named photo.jpg. Live photo also captured and matched to this.

What is the UPSC Civil Services signature size?

Signature: 20–100 KB, JPG format, 350–500 px wide (we output 400×500). THREE signatures stacked on one white sheet, black ink, named signature.jpg.

What is the UPSC Civil Services photo id size?

Photo ID: 20–200 KB, JPG format. Only if Aadhaar auth not done.

Why does my UPSC Civil Services upload fail even after resizing?

Portals check both a minimum and a maximum file size. A file that is too small is rejected just like one that is too big. This tool hits both ends of the range. Also make sure the file is a real JPG, not a renamed PNG.

Is my photo uploaded to your server?

No. Everything runs inside your browser. Your files never leave your device.