[
  {
    "slug": "aadhaar-photo-resize",
    "examName": "Aadhaar (UIDAI)",
    "fullName": "Aadhaar — UIDAI document upload and self-service portal",
    "aliases": [
      "aadhaar photo size",
      "aadhaar document upload size",
      "ssup document upload size",
      "aadhaar passport photo size"
    ],
    "category": "documents",
    "conductingBody": "Unique Identification Authority of India",
    "officialUrl": "https://uidai.gov.in",
    "directAnswer": "For most UIDAI document uploads (Aadhaar online update, document submission), the file should be a JPEG, JPG or PNG up to 2 MB. For passport-size photographs used at Aadhaar enrolment centres, the standard size is 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm on a white background.",
    "intro": "Aadhaar processes don't typically require an online photo upload — the photograph is captured biometrically at an authorised enrolment centre. However, UIDAI's Self-Service Update Portal (SSUP) and other Aadhaar workflows do require document scans, and a recent passport-style photograph is sometimes needed at the enrolment centre. This page covers both.",
    "photo": {
      "widthCm": 3.5,
      "heightCm": 4.5,
      "widthPx": 413,
      "heightPx": 531,
      "dpi": 300,
      "format": "jpeg",
      "minKB": 20,
      "maxKB": 500,
      "background": "white"
    },
    "otherDocs": [
      {
        "name": "Address / identity proof scan (SSUP)",
        "format": "jpeg",
        "minKB": 50,
        "maxKB": 2048,
        "note": "JPEG / JPG / PNG / PDF accepted. Maximum 2 MB per file."
      }
    ],
    "applicationWindow": {
      "note": "Aadhaar enrolment and update services run year-round."
    },
    "faq": [
      {
        "q": "Does Aadhaar require a photo upload online?",
        "a": "Generally no — your Aadhaar photograph is captured biometrically at an authorised enrolment / update centre. Online uploads are used for proof of identity / address documents and, rarely, for facial photographs in specific UIDAI workflows."
      },
      {
        "q": "What is the document upload limit on UIDAI SSUP?",
        "a": "Documents uploaded on the Self-Service Update Portal must be JPEG / JPG / PNG or PDF, with a maximum file size of 2 MB per document."
      },
      {
        "q": "What size passport photo do I need at an Aadhaar enrolment centre?",
        "a": "Aadhaar enrolment uses a live photograph captured at the centre. If a printed passport-size photo is asked for (rare), use the Indian passport-photo standard: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm on a white background."
      },
      {
        "q": "How do I shrink my Aadhaar document scan to under 2 MB?",
        "a": "Use the Aadhaar preset on this page. PhotoSahi will compress your JPEG / PNG to land safely under 2 MB without distorting the page."
      }
    ],
    "howTo": [
      {
        "step": "Choose what you're resizing — a passport-style photograph or a document scan."
      },
      {
        "step": "Pick the source image or scan."
      },
      {
        "step": "PhotoSahi targets either the passport-photo dimensions or the SSUP 2 MB ceiling, depending on what you picked."
      },
      {
        "step": "Download and upload to your Aadhaar workflow on uidai.gov.in."
      }
    ],
    "relatedSlugs": [
      "pan-card-nsdl-photo-signature-resize",
      "passport-photo-india-resize",
      "resize-image-to-100kb"
    ],
    "lastUpdated": "2026-06-09",
    "verified": false,
    "uncertainNotes": [
      "Aadhaar does not have a single canonical online photo spec; this page documents the SSUP document-upload limit (2 MB) and the Indian passport-photo size. Verify whichever flow your user is on.",
      "Confirm SSUP file-size ceiling (currently 2 MB) on uidai.gov.in."
    ]
  },
  {
    "slug": "ibps-po-clerk-photo-signature-resize",
    "examName": "IBPS PO / Clerk",
    "fullName": "Institute of Banking Personnel Selection — Probationary Officer & Clerk",
    "aliases": [
      "ibps po photo",
      "ibps clerk photo",
      "ibps po signature",
      "ibps photo resize",
      "ibps po photo size",
      "ibps clerk photo size"
    ],
    "category": "banking",
    "conductingBody": "Institute of Banking Personnel Selection",
    "officialUrl": "https://www.ibps.in",
    "directAnswer": "For IBPS PO and IBPS Clerk, upload a colour JPEG photograph of 200 × 230 px (20–50 KB), a signature of 140 × 60 px (10–20 KB), a left thumb impression of 240 × 240 px (20–50 KB), and a handwritten declaration of 800 × 400 px (50–100 KB) — all in JPEG.",
    "intro": "IBPS PO and Clerk applications require four separate uploads on the IBPS portal — photograph, signature, left-thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration. The portal validates each one against an exact pixel size and KB band, so any of the four can cause your application to fail.",
    "photo": {
      "widthPx": 200,
      "heightPx": 230,
      "dpi": 200,
      "format": "jpeg",
      "minKB": 20,
      "maxKB": 50,
      "background": "white"
    },
    "signature": {
      "widthPx": 140,
      "heightPx": 60,
      "format": "jpeg",
      "minKB": 10,
      "maxKB": 20,
      "background": "white"
    },
    "otherDocs": [
      {
        "name": "Left thumb impression",
        "widthPx": 240,
        "heightPx": 240,
        "format": "jpeg",
        "minKB": 20,
        "maxKB": 50,
        "note": "Left thumb pressed on a white paper using black or blue ink, scanned and saved as JPEG."
      },
      {
        "name": "Handwritten declaration",
        "widthPx": 800,
        "heightPx": 400,
        "format": "jpeg",
        "minKB": 50,
        "maxKB": 100,
        "note": "Write the declaration text by hand on white paper in running handwriting, scan it, and upload as JPEG."
      }
    ],
    "applicationWindow": {
      "opensApprox": "2026-08-01",
      "closesApprox": "2026-08-28",
      "note": "Approximate window for IBPS PO/Clerk cycle; verify the IBPS calendar at ibps.in."
    },
    "faq": [
      {
        "q": "What documents must I upload for the IBPS PO/Clerk form?",
        "a": "Photograph (20–50 KB), signature (10–20 KB), left thumb impression (20–50 KB), and a handwritten declaration (50–100 KB) — all as JPEG files at the prescribed pixel sizes."
      },
      {
        "q": "What is the photo size in pixels for IBPS PO?",
        "a": "200 pixels wide × 230 pixels tall, JPEG, 20–50 KB."
      },
      {
        "q": "What is the signature size for IBPS Clerk?",
        "a": "140 × 60 pixels, JPEG, 10–20 KB on a white background."
      },
      {
        "q": "Does IBPS reject PNG uploads?",
        "a": "Yes — the IBPS portal accepts JPEG/JPG only. PhotoSahi outputs JPEG by default for this preset."
      },
      {
        "q": "What does the handwritten declaration say?",
        "a": "The exact text varies by notification but typically reads: \"I, _ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid…\". Check the current IBPS notification for the exact wording."
      },
      {
        "q": "Can I use PhotoSahi for the thumb impression and declaration too?",
        "a": "Yes. The IBPS PO/Clerk preset on this page exposes all four uploads — switch between them using the tabs and PhotoSahi will apply the correct dimensions and KB range to each."
      }
    ],
    "howTo": [
      {
        "step": "Pick which document you're uploading — photo, signature, thumb impression, or declaration."
      },
      {
        "step": "Choose the source image from your device."
      },
      {
        "step": "PhotoSahi locks the pixel dimensions and runs JPEG quality inside the required KB band."
      },
      {
        "step": "Use the Fit Bar to nudge the KB if you want, then download and upload to ibps.in."
      }
    ],
    "relatedSlugs": [
      "ssc-cgl-photo-signature-resize",
      "resize-image-to-50kb",
      "resize-image-to-100kb"
    ],
    "lastUpdated": "2026-06-09",
    "verified": false,
    "uncertainNotes": [
      "Confirm thumb impression dimensions (240×240) and handwritten-declaration dimensions (800×400) against current IBPS notification — older notifications used 240×240 and 800×400 but recent cycles may differ.",
      "Verify application window on ibps.in calendar."
    ]
  },
  {
    "slug": "passport-photo-india-resize",
    "examName": "Indian Passport-size Photo",
    "fullName": "Indian Passport-size Photograph (standard 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm)",
    "aliases": [
      "passport size photo india",
      "indian passport photo size",
      "passport photo 35x45mm",
      "passport photo white background india"
    ],
    "category": "documents",
    "conductingBody": "Ministry of External Affairs — Passport Seva (general standard reused widely)",
    "officialUrl": "https://www.passportindia.gov.in",
    "directAnswer": "The Indian passport-size photograph is 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (35 mm × 45 mm) on a plain white background, facing the camera with a neutral expression. For digital use it is typically 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI, JPEG.",
    "intro": "The 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm 'Indian passport-size photograph' is a standard format reused by hundreds of Indian government and private application forms — Tatkaal passport applications, RTO, school admissions, employer onboarding, and most exam application centres. For the online Passport Seva portal itself, photographs are usually captured at the Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) and not uploaded online, but the printed-photo standard remains the same.",
    "photo": {
      "widthCm": 3.5,
      "heightCm": 4.5,
      "widthPx": 413,
      "heightPx": 531,
      "dpi": 300,
      "format": "jpeg",
      "minKB": 20,
      "maxKB": 200,
      "background": "white"
    },
    "otherDocs": [],
    "applicationWindow": {
      "note": "Passport-size photographs are needed year-round."
    },
    "faq": [
      {
        "q": "What size is an Indian passport-size photo?",
        "a": "3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (35 mm × 45 mm) on a plain white background. Digitally this is 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI."
      },
      {
        "q": "Is the photo uploaded on the Passport Seva portal?",
        "a": "Usually not. The Passport Seva Kendra captures your photograph during the appointment. The 3.5 × 4.5 cm printed photo is required for Tatkaal verification and other allied documents."
      },
      {
        "q": "What background colour is required for an Indian passport photo?",
        "a": "Plain white. Any patterned, dark or coloured background will be rejected."
      },
      {
        "q": "How recent should the passport photo be?",
        "a": "Not older than six months for most passport workflows; not older than three months for exam-related uses."
      }
    ],
    "howTo": [
      {
        "step": "Pick your photograph."
      },
      {
        "step": "PhotoSahi crops to 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm aspect at 300 DPI and re-encodes as JPEG."
      },
      {
        "step": "Tap or drag the Fit Bar to nudge the file size if needed."
      },
      {
        "step": "Download and use the file wherever a 'passport-size photo' is required."
      }
    ],
    "relatedSlugs": [
      "aadhaar-photo-resize",
      "pan-card-nsdl-photo-signature-resize",
      "ssc-cgl-photo-signature-resize"
    ],
    "lastUpdated": "2026-06-09",
    "verified": false,
    "uncertainNotes": [
      "The Passport Seva online portal does not require photo upload in most flows; this page documents the standard 35×45mm photograph used widely in Indian applications.",
      "KB band (20–200 KB) is a reasonable default for digital use — confirm against your specific use case."
    ]
  },
  {
    "slug": "neet-ug-photo-signature-resize",
    "examName": "NEET UG",
    "fullName": "National Eligibility cum Entrance Test — Undergraduate (NEET-UG)",
    "aliases": [
      "neet photo size",
      "neet ug photo size",
      "neet signature size",
      "neet thumb impression size",
      "neet postcard photo"
    ],
    "category": "central",
    "conductingBody": "National Testing Agency",
    "officialUrl": "https://neet.nta.nic.in",
    "directAnswer": "For NEET-UG, upload a passport-size colour JPG photograph of 10–200 KB, a signature JPG of 4–30 KB, a left thumb impression JPG of 10–50 KB, and a postcard-size (4\" × 6\") colour photograph JPG of 50–300 KB — all on a white background.",
    "intro": "NEET-UG, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), needs four separate image uploads. Mistakes in any one of them — especially the postcard-size photograph which many applicants forget — will block your application form from being submitted.",
    "photo": {
      "widthPx": 200,
      "heightPx": 230,
      "format": "jpeg",
      "minKB": 10,
      "maxKB": 200,
      "background": "white"
    },
    "signature": {
      "widthPx": 140,
      "heightPx": 60,
      "format": "jpeg",
      "minKB": 4,
      "maxKB": 30,
      "background": "white"
    },
    "otherDocs": [
      {
        "name": "Left thumb impression",
        "format": "jpeg",
        "minKB": 10,
        "maxKB": 50,
        "note": "Press your left thumb on a white sheet using blue ink; scan and save as JPG."
      },
      {
        "name": "Postcard-size colour photograph (4\" × 6\")",
        "format": "jpeg",
        "minKB": 50,
        "maxKB": 300,
        "note": "A 4-inch by 6-inch coloured photograph on white background, with name and date of photograph printed at the bottom."
      },
      {
        "name": "Class 10 passing certificate",
        "format": "jpeg",
        "minKB": 50,
        "maxKB": 300,
        "note": "Scanned image of the Class 10 / Matriculation passing certificate."
      }
    ],
    "applicationWindow": {
      "opensApprox": "2027-02-05",
      "closesApprox": "2027-03-07",
      "note": "Approximate, based on past NTA NEET cycles. Confirm at neet.nta.nic.in."
    },
    "faq": [
      {
        "q": "What photo size does NEET UG require?",
        "a": "A passport-size colour photograph, JPG format, 10 KB to 200 KB. Background must be white and the photograph should be recent."
      },
      {
        "q": "What is the signature size for NEET?",
        "a": "A scanned signature in JPG, 4 KB to 30 KB. Sign in blue or black ink on a white sheet and scan."
      },
      {
        "q": "What is the postcard photo for NEET?",
        "a": "A 4-inch by 6-inch colour photograph against a white background, JPG, 50 KB to 300 KB. NTA uses this larger photograph for the admit card and ID verification at the exam centre."
      },
      {
        "q": "Does NEET need a left thumb impression?",
        "a": "Yes. NTA asks for a scanned left-thumb impression in JPG, 10 KB to 50 KB."
      },
      {
        "q": "Why are my files getting rejected at the NEET portal?",
        "a": "The most common reasons are wrong format (PNG instead of JPG), exceeding the KB ceiling, or a background that is not plain white. PhotoSahi's NEET preset on this page handles all three for you."
      }
    ],
    "howTo": [
      {
        "step": "Pick the document you're uploading — passport photo, signature, thumb impression, postcard photo, or Class 10 certificate."
      },
      {
        "step": "Choose the source image."
      },
      {
        "step": "PhotoSahi runs JPEG quality inside NTA's required KB band for that document."
      },
      {
        "step": "Download and upload to your NEET application on neet.nta.nic.in."
      }
    ],
    "relatedSlugs": [
      "upsc-cse-photo-signature-resize",
      "resize-image-to-100kb",
      "resize-image-to-50kb"
    ],
    "lastUpdated": "2026-06-09",
    "verified": false,
    "uncertainNotes": [
      "Confirm photograph KB band (10–200 KB) and signature KB band (4–30 KB) against the current NEET-UG Information Bulletin — bands have shifted across cycles.",
      "Confirm whether the postcard photograph is still required for the next NEET-UG cycle.",
      "Pixel dimensions (200×230 for photo, 140×60 for signature) are recommendations; the official portal often only enforces KB and aspect ratio."
    ]
  },
  {
    "slug": "nps-enps-photo-signature-resize",
    "examName": "NPS / eNPS",
    "fullName": "National Pension System — eNPS online subscriber registration",
    "aliases": [
      "nps photo size",
      "enps photo size",
      "nps signature size",
      "enps signature resize",
      "pran photo upload size"
    ],
    "category": "documents",
    "conductingBody": "Protean eGov Technologies (eNPS portal) on behalf of PFRDA",
    "officialUrl": "https://enps.nsdl.com",
    "directAnswer": "For NPS / eNPS online registration, upload a colour JPEG photograph of 4–12 KB and a scanned signature JPEG of 1–12 KB on a white background. Dimensions are approximately 200 × 230 px for the photo and 140 × 60 px for the signature.",
    "intro": "The National Pension System's online subscriber portal (eNPS) is a low-touch onboarding flow where photograph and signature are uploaded against a Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN). The KB ceilings are unusually tight — among the smallest of any Indian government portal.",
    "photo": {
      "widthPx": 200,
      "heightPx": 230,
      "format": "jpeg",
      "minKB": 4,
      "maxKB": 12,
      "background": "white"
    },
    "signature": {
      "widthPx": 140,
      "heightPx": 60,
      "format": "jpeg",
      "minKB": 1,
      "maxKB": 12,
      "background": "white"
    },
    "otherDocs": [],
    "applicationWindow": {
      "note": "NPS / eNPS registration is open year-round."
    },
    "faq": [
      {
        "q": "What is the photo size for eNPS registration?",
        "a": "A colour JPEG photograph of 4 KB to 12 KB on a white background, approximately 200 × 230 pixels in dimension."
      },
      {
        "q": "What is the signature size for NPS?",
        "a": "A scanned signature in JPEG, 1 KB to 12 KB, signed in black or blue ink on white paper."
      },
      {
        "q": "Why is eNPS rejecting my upload?",
        "a": "Almost always because the file exceeds 12 KB. The eNPS upload limit is far smaller than most Indian portals; mobile photographs are typically 100× too large. Use PhotoSahi's preset on this page to bring it inside the band."
      },
      {
        "q": "Can I use PNG for eNPS?",
        "a": "No. eNPS accepts JPEG / JPG only."
      }
    ],
    "howTo": [
      {
        "step": "Choose photograph or signature."
      },
      {
        "step": "Pick the source image."
      },
      {
        "step": "PhotoSahi binary-searches JPEG quality until the file lands in the 4–12 KB band."
      },
      {
        "step": "Download and upload to your eNPS subscriber profile on enps.nsdl.com."
      }
    ],
    "relatedSlugs": [
      "pan-card-nsdl-photo-signature-resize",
      "aadhaar-photo-resize",
      "resize-image-to-20kb"
    ],
    "lastUpdated": "2026-06-09",
    "verified": false,
    "uncertainNotes": [
      "Verify the KB band (4–12 KB photo, 1–12 KB signature) against the current eNPS upload instructions — this is one of the tightest bands of any Indian portal and is sensitive to change.",
      "Confirm pixel dimensions — eNPS instructions historically did not specify pixel dimensions explicitly."
    ]
  },
  {
    "slug": "pan-card-nsdl-photo-signature-resize",
    "examName": "PAN (Protean / NSDL)",
    "fullName": "Permanent Account Number application via Protean eGov (formerly NSDL e-Gov)",
    "aliases": [
      "pan card photo size nsdl",
      "pan card protean photo",
      "pan card photo resize",
      "pan card signature resize",
      "form 49a photo size"
    ],
    "category": "documents",
    "conductingBody": "Protean eGov Technologies (formerly NSDL e-Governance)",
    "officialUrl": "https://www.onlineservices.nsdl.com/paam/endUserRegisterContact.html",
    "directAnswer": "For a PAN card application through Protean (NSDL), upload a colour JPEG photograph of 213 × 213 pixels (3.5 cm × 2.5 cm) up to 20 KB, and a signature JPEG of 213 × 100 pixels up to 10 KB. Both must have a white background.",
    "intro": "Protean eGov Technologies (formerly NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure) is one of two authorised PAN service providers under Form 49A. Its e-PAN portal enforces strict size limits on photographs and signatures and frequently rejects mobile-camera images for being too large.",
    "photo": {
      "widthCm": 3.5,
      "heightCm": 2.5,
      "widthPx": 213,
      "heightPx": 213,
      "dpi": 200,
      "format": "jpeg",
      "minKB": 4,
      "maxKB": 20,
      "background": "white"
    },
    "signature": {
      "widthPx": 213,
      "heightPx": 100,
      "format": "jpeg",
      "minKB": 1,
      "maxKB": 10,
      "background": "white"
    },
    "otherDocs": [],
    "applicationWindow": {
      "note": "PAN applications can be filed year-round; there is no application window."
    },
    "faq": [
      {
        "q": "What is the photo size for PAN card application on NSDL/Protean?",
        "a": "A colour JPEG photograph of 213 × 213 pixels (3.5 cm × 2.5 cm at 200 DPI) up to 20 KB, on a white background."
      },
      {
        "q": "What is the signature size for PAN card on NSDL/Protean?",
        "a": "A scanned signature in JPEG of 213 × 100 pixels, up to 10 KB. Sign in black ink on white paper."
      },
      {
        "q": "What format does NSDL/Protean accept for PAN photo upload?",
        "a": "JPEG only. PNG and PDF are not accepted for the photograph or signature."
      },
      {
        "q": "Why does NSDL keep rejecting my PAN photo?",
        "a": "The two most common reasons are file size exceeding 20 KB and the dimensions being too large. PhotoSahi's preset on this page enforces both constraints."
      },
      {
        "q": "Is NSDL Protean the same as UTIITSL for PAN?",
        "a": "No. They are two separate PAN service providers with slightly different upload specs. If you are applying via UTIITSL, use the UTIITSL preset instead."
      }
    ],
    "howTo": [
      {
        "step": "Choose Photograph or Signature."
      },
      {
        "step": "Pick your source image from the device."
      },
      {
        "step": "PhotoSahi locks dimensions to Protean's spec and re-encodes as JPEG under the KB ceiling."
      },
      {
        "step": "Download and upload to your PAN application on onlineservices.nsdl.com."
      }
    ],
    "relatedSlugs": [
      "pan-card-uti-photo-signature-resize",
      "aadhaar-photo-resize",
      "passport-photo-india-resize",
      "nps-enps-photo-signature-resize"
    ],
    "lastUpdated": "2026-06-09",
    "verified": false,
    "uncertainNotes": [
      "Verify photo KB ceiling (20 KB) and signature KB ceiling (10 KB) against the current Protean PAN application instructions — older NSDL spec was 20 KB photo / 10 KB signature; newer Protean portal may have relaxed limits.",
      "Confirm the exact pixel dimensions (213×213, 213×100) against current Protean instructions."
    ]
  },
  {
    "slug": "pan-card-uti-photo-signature-resize",
    "examName": "PAN (UTIITSL)",
    "fullName": "Permanent Account Number application via UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited",
    "aliases": [
      "pan card photo size uti",
      "pan card uti photo resize",
      "uti pan signature size",
      "form 49a uti photo"
    ],
    "category": "documents",
    "conductingBody": "UTI Infrastructure Technology And Services Limited",
    "officialUrl": "https://www.pan.utiitsl.com",
    "directAnswer": "For a PAN card application through UTIITSL, upload a colour JPEG photograph of 3.5 cm × 2.5 cm (around 300 × 300 pixels) up to 20 KB and a signature JPEG up to 10 KB on a white background.",
    "intro": "UTIITSL is the second of two authorised PAN service providers in India and processes PAN applications under Form 49A and Form 49AA. Its upload limits are similar to Protean's but with slightly different acceptable dimensions, so a file built for NSDL may not pass UTIITSL's validation.",
    "photo": {
      "widthCm": 3.5,
      "heightCm": 2.5,
      "widthPx": 300,
      "heightPx": 300,
      "format": "jpeg",
      "minKB": 4,
      "maxKB": 20,
      "background": "white"
    },
    "signature": {
      "widthPx": 200,
      "heightPx": 100,
      "format": "jpeg",
      "minKB": 1,
      "maxKB": 10,
      "background": "white"
    },
    "otherDocs": [],
    "applicationWindow": {
      "note": "PAN applications can be filed year-round; there is no application window."
    },
    "faq": [
      {
        "q": "What is the photo size for PAN card on UTIITSL?",
        "a": "A colour JPEG photograph approximately 3.5 cm × 2.5 cm (around 300 × 300 px), up to 20 KB, on a white background."
      },
      {
        "q": "What is the signature size for PAN card on UTIITSL?",
        "a": "A scanned signature in JPEG up to 10 KB. Sign in black ink on white paper."
      },
      {
        "q": "Does UTIITSL accept PDF or PNG for the PAN photo?",
        "a": "No. JPEG / JPG only."
      },
      {
        "q": "Should I use NSDL/Protean or UTIITSL for PAN?",
        "a": "Either is valid. The choice is yours; processing time is comparable. Make sure you use the preset on this page that matches the portal you applied through."
      }
    ],
    "howTo": [
      {
        "step": "Choose Photograph or Signature."
      },
      {
        "step": "Pick the image from your device."
      },
      {
        "step": "PhotoSahi resizes to the UTIITSL spec and re-encodes as JPEG inside the KB ceiling."
      },
      {
        "step": "Download and upload to your PAN application on pan.utiitsl.com."
      }
    ],
    "relatedSlugs": [
      "pan-card-nsdl-photo-signature-resize",
      "aadhaar-photo-resize",
      "passport-photo-india-resize"
    ],
    "lastUpdated": "2026-06-09",
    "verified": false,
    "uncertainNotes": [
      "Verify exact UTIITSL spec — UTIITSL has historically been less precise about pixel dimensions than NSDL/Protean. Confirm photo KB ceiling (20 KB) and signature KB ceiling (10 KB).",
      "Pixel dimensions (300×300 for photo, 200×100 for signature) are best-effort defaults; the actual portal may be lenient about pixel size."
    ]
  },
  {
    "slug": "resize-image-to-100kb",
    "examName": "Resize to 100 KB",
    "fullName": "Resize / Compress any image to under 100 KB",
    "aliases": [
      "resize image to 100kb",
      "compress photo to 100kb",
      "100kb photo size",
      "100 kb photo online"
    ],
    "category": "generic",
    "conductingBody": "Generic preset — applicable to many Indian portals",
    "officialUrl": "https://photosahi.com/resize/",
    "directAnswer": "To resize an image to under 100 KB, PhotoSahi re-encodes the file as a JPEG and tunes the quality setting until the output is between approximately 50 KB and 100 KB. Dimensions are preserved unless a specific aspect is chosen.",
    "intro": "The 100 KB band is common for handwritten declarations on banking exams (IBPS, SBI), some PDF / document uploads, and a number of NTA exam workflows. It's also a comfortable size for sharper passport photographs that look better than the 20–50 KB band allows.",
    "photo": {
      "widthPx": 800,
      "heightPx": 400,
      "format": "jpeg",
      "minKB": 50,
      "maxKB": 100,
      "mode": "kbOnly"
    },
    "otherDocs": [],
    "applicationWindow": {
      "note": "Generic preset — applicable any time."
    },
    "faq": [
      {
        "q": "How do I resize a photo to 100 KB?",
        "a": "Open PhotoSahi on this page, pick your image, and the tool will re-encode it as JPEG inside the 50–100 KB band."
      },
      {
        "q": "What kinds of uploads use a 100 KB limit?",
        "a": "IBPS / SBI handwritten declarations, NTA postcard photos for NEET (up to 300 KB), and many secondary document uploads on state PSC portals."
      },
      {
        "q": "Will my image look noticeably worse at 100 KB?",
        "a": "For most photographs at typical web dimensions, no — 100 KB JPEG retains very good detail. For larger dimensions (1080p photos and above) some loss is unavoidable."
      }
    ],
    "howTo": [
      {
        "step": "Pick your image."
      },
      {
        "step": "PhotoSahi sets target = 100 KB and tunes JPEG quality."
      },
      {
        "step": "Use the Fit Bar to land anywhere inside 50–100 KB."
      },
      {
        "step": "Download and upload."
      }
    ],
    "relatedSlugs": [
      "resize-image-to-50kb",
      "ibps-po-clerk-photo-signature-resize",
      "neet-ug-photo-signature-resize"
    ],
    "lastUpdated": "2026-06-09",
    "verified": true,
    "uncertainNotes": []
  },
  {
    "slug": "resize-image-to-20kb",
    "examName": "Resize to 20 KB",
    "fullName": "Resize / Compress any image to under 20 KB",
    "aliases": [
      "resize image to 20kb",
      "compress photo to 20kb",
      "20kb photo size",
      "20 kb photo online"
    ],
    "category": "generic",
    "conductingBody": "Generic preset — applicable to many Indian portals",
    "officialUrl": "https://photosahi.com/resize/",
    "directAnswer": "To resize an image to under 20 KB, PhotoSahi re-encodes it as a JPEG and binary-searches the quality setting until the output file is between approximately 10 KB and 20 KB. Dimensions can be kept the same or reduced if needed.",
    "intro": "A 20 KB ceiling is one of the most common upload limits on Indian government and exam portals — SSC, IBPS, NSDL PAN, Indian Bank exams and dozens more all sit at or near this band. Hitting it from a mobile photograph (often 2–5 MB) requires both an aggressive JPEG quality cut and, sometimes, a dimension reduction.",
    "photo": {
      "widthPx": 200,
      "heightPx": 230,
      "format": "jpeg",
      "minKB": 10,
      "maxKB": 20,
      "mode": "kbOnly"
    },
    "otherDocs": [],
    "applicationWindow": {
      "note": "Generic preset — applicable any time."
    },
    "faq": [
      {
        "q": "How do I resize a photo to 20 KB?",
        "a": "Open PhotoSahi on this page, pick your image, and the tool will re-encode it as a JPEG with the quality setting tuned to land under 20 KB. You can move the Fit Bar to nudge the size."
      },
      {
        "q": "Will the image quality look bad at 20 KB?",
        "a": "At passport-photo dimensions (around 200 × 230 px) a 20 KB JPEG looks fine. For larger dimensions, quality may drop visibly — that's a physics limit, not a tool limit."
      },
      {
        "q": "Can I do this without uploading my photo somewhere?",
        "a": "Yes. PhotoSahi does the entire resize and compress in your browser. Nothing is uploaded."
      },
      {
        "q": "Which Indian forms require photo under 20 KB?",
        "a": "Among others: SSC One-Time Registration (photo, signature within 20 KB band), IBPS PO/Clerk, NSDL/Protean PAN application, Indian Bank recruitment exams."
      }
    ],
    "howTo": [
      {
        "step": "Pick your image."
      },
      {
        "step": "PhotoSahi sets target = 20 KB and runs binary-search compression."
      },
      {
        "step": "Adjust the Fit Bar if you want to land lower or just under."
      },
      {
        "step": "Download the JPEG and upload it where you need it."
      }
    ],
    "relatedSlugs": [
      "ssc-cgl-photo-signature-resize",
      "pan-card-nsdl-photo-signature-resize",
      "nps-enps-photo-signature-resize",
      "resize-image-to-50kb"
    ],
    "lastUpdated": "2026-06-09",
    "verified": true,
    "uncertainNotes": []
  },
  {
    "slug": "resize-image-to-50kb",
    "examName": "Resize to 50 KB",
    "fullName": "Resize / Compress any image to under 50 KB",
    "aliases": [
      "resize image to 50kb",
      "compress photo to 50kb",
      "50kb photo size",
      "50 kb photo online"
    ],
    "category": "generic",
    "conductingBody": "Generic preset — applicable to many Indian portals",
    "officialUrl": "https://photosahi.com/resize/",
    "directAnswer": "To resize an image to under 50 KB, PhotoSahi re-encodes the file as a JPEG and tunes the quality setting until the output lands between approximately 30 KB and 50 KB. Dimensions can be preserved or reduced.",
    "intro": "A 50 KB ceiling is the most widely used upload limit on Indian exam portals — SSC, IBPS, RRB and many state PSCs sit at the 20–50 KB band. PhotoSahi's 50 KB preset gives you a comfortable target that's accepted everywhere this band applies.",
    "photo": {
      "widthPx": 200,
      "heightPx": 230,
      "format": "jpeg",
      "minKB": 30,
      "maxKB": 50,
      "mode": "kbOnly"
    },
    "otherDocs": [],
    "applicationWindow": {
      "note": "Generic preset — applicable any time."
    },
    "faq": [
      {
        "q": "How do I resize a photo to 50 KB?",
        "a": "Use PhotoSahi on this page. Pick your image and the tool will compress it as a JPEG inside the 30–50 KB band."
      },
      {
        "q": "Is 50 KB enough for a passport photo?",
        "a": "Yes. At passport-photo dimensions (around 200 × 230 px) a 50 KB JPEG retains good detail and is what most Indian portals expect."
      },
      {
        "q": "Which exams accept 50 KB photos?",
        "a": "SSC CGL/CHSL/MTS/GD, IBPS PO/Clerk, RRB NTPC, many state PSCs and most central recruitment forms."
      },
      {
        "q": "Does PhotoSahi compress my photo on its servers?",
        "a": "No. PhotoSahi has no servers that handle your image. The compress runs in your browser."
      }
    ],
    "howTo": [
      {
        "step": "Pick your image."
      },
      {
        "step": "PhotoSahi sets target = 50 KB and runs binary-search compression."
      },
      {
        "step": "Drag the Fit Bar inside the 30–50 KB band to taste."
      },
      {
        "step": "Download the JPEG and upload where you need it."
      }
    ],
    "relatedSlugs": [
      "ssc-cgl-photo-signature-resize",
      "ibps-po-clerk-photo-signature-resize",
      "resize-image-to-20kb",
      "resize-image-to-100kb"
    ],
    "lastUpdated": "2026-06-09",
    "verified": true,
    "uncertainNotes": []
  },
  {
    "slug": "ssc-cgl-photo-signature-resize",
    "examName": "SSC CGL",
    "fullName": "Staff Selection Commission — Combined Graduate Level (CGL)",
    "aliases": [
      "ssc cgl",
      "ssc combined graduate level",
      "ssc cgl photo size",
      "ssc cgl photo resize"
    ],
    "category": "ssc",
    "conductingBody": "Staff Selection Commission",
    "officialUrl": "https://ssc.gov.in",
    "directAnswer": "For SSC CGL, upload a recent colour JPEG photograph of 20–50 KB and a signature JPEG of 10–20 KB. Photograph dimensions should be approximately 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm with a light/white background.",
    "intro": "The Staff Selection Commission's Combined Graduate Level examination is one of India's most-applied-for central government exams. Submissions are made via the SSC One-Time Registration (OTR) portal, which is strict about file size and rejects photos and signatures that are even a few kilobytes outside the specified band.",
    "photo": {
      "widthCm": 3.5,
      "heightCm": 4.5,
      "widthPx": 200,
      "heightPx": 230,
      "dpi": 200,
      "format": "jpeg",
      "minKB": 20,
      "maxKB": 50,
      "background": "white"
    },
    "signature": {
      "widthPx": 140,
      "heightPx": 60,
      "format": "jpeg",
      "minKB": 10,
      "maxKB": 20,
      "background": "white"
    },
    "otherDocs": [],
    "applicationWindow": {
      "opensApprox": "2026-06-24",
      "closesApprox": "2026-07-24",
      "note": "Approximate, based on the SSC CGL cycle. Verify on ssc.gov.in before applying."
    },
    "faq": [
      {
        "q": "What is the photo size for SSC CGL?",
        "a": "A recent colour JPEG of approximately 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, file size between 20 KB and 50 KB, with a light or white background."
      },
      {
        "q": "What is the signature size for SSC CGL?",
        "a": "A scanned signature in JPEG format, 10 KB to 20 KB, ideally signed in black or blue ink on white paper."
      },
      {
        "q": "Can I upload a PNG photo for SSC CGL?",
        "a": "No. The SSC One-Time Registration portal accepts JPEG/JPG only for the photograph and signature."
      },
      {
        "q": "My photo is 80 KB — how do I bring it down to 20–50 KB?",
        "a": "Use PhotoSahi's SSC CGL preset on this page. It will re-encode your image as JPEG and iterate the quality setting until the file lands between 20 KB and 50 KB. Pixel dimensions stay at 200 × 230."
      },
      {
        "q": "How recent should my SSC CGL photograph be?",
        "a": "The SSC notification asks for a photograph not older than three months from the date of application."
      },
      {
        "q": "Does PhotoSahi upload my photo to SSC's servers?",
        "a": "No. PhotoSahi does not upload your photo anywhere. The entire resize and compress runs in your browser, on your device. You download the output and upload it to SSC yourself."
      }
    ],
    "howTo": [
      {
        "step": "Choose your photo (or signature) using the picker."
      },
      {
        "step": "PhotoSahi auto-applies the SSC CGL preset — 200 × 230 px, JPEG, 20–50 KB, white background."
      },
      {
        "step": "Use the Fit Bar to nudge the KB within the 20–50 KB band if needed. The default is already inside spec."
      },
      {
        "step": "Download the JPEG and upload it to your SSC One-Time Registration profile."
      }
    ],
    "relatedSlugs": [
      "ibps-po-clerk-photo-signature-resize",
      "upsc-cse-photo-signature-resize",
      "resize-image-to-50kb"
    ],
    "lastUpdated": "2026-06-09",
    "verified": false,
    "uncertainNotes": [
      "Verify photo pixel dimensions (200×230 px) and DPI (200) against the current SSC One-Time Registration portal instructions. Some SSC notifications cite cm dimensions only.",
      "Verify signature pixel dimensions (140×60 px) against current SSC OTR portal instructions.",
      "Verify next-cycle application window on ssc.gov.in — dates here are approximate."
    ]
  },
  {
    "slug": "upsc-cse-photo-signature-resize",
    "examName": "UPSC CSE",
    "fullName": "Union Public Service Commission — Civil Services Examination",
    "aliases": [
      "upsc photo",
      "upsc cse photo",
      "upsc ias photo size",
      "upsc signature size",
      "upsc one time registration photo"
    ],
    "category": "upsc",
    "conductingBody": "Union Public Service Commission",
    "officialUrl": "https://upsconline.gov.in",
    "directAnswer": "For UPSC CSE, upload a recent colour JPG photograph of 20–300 KB and a signature JPG of 20–300 KB. Both should be scanned at 350 × 350 to 1000 × 1000 pixels with a plain white background.",
    "intro": "UPSC's One-Time Registration (OTR) portal at upsconline.gov.in is the gateway to the Civil Services Examination and most other UPSC exams. The current OTR spec is more lenient than older SSC/IBPS norms — JPGs up to 300 KB are accepted — but applicants frequently fail the upload by sending PNGs or files outside the band.",
    "photo": {
      "widthPx": 350,
      "heightPx": 350,
      "format": "jpeg",
      "minKB": 20,
      "maxKB": 300,
      "background": "white"
    },
    "signature": {
      "widthPx": 350,
      "heightPx": 350,
      "format": "jpeg",
      "minKB": 20,
      "maxKB": 300,
      "background": "white"
    },
    "otherDocs": [
      {
        "name": "Photo identity proof",
        "format": "jpeg",
        "minKB": 20,
        "maxKB": 300,
        "note": "Any government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar, voter ID, passport, driving licence, PAN). Front side, clearly readable."
      }
    ],
    "applicationWindow": {
      "opensApprox": "2027-02-10",
      "closesApprox": "2027-03-03",
      "note": "Approximate. The CSE Preliminary notification typically appears in mid-February; the form closes about three weeks later. Verify at upsconline.gov.in."
    },
    "faq": [
      {
        "q": "What is the photo size for UPSC CSE?",
        "a": "A recent colour JPG (JPEG) photograph between 20 KB and 300 KB. Pixel dimensions are flexible but 350 × 350 to 1000 × 1000 is recommended. Background should be plain white."
      },
      {
        "q": "What is the signature size for UPSC?",
        "a": "A scanned signature in JPG, between 20 KB and 300 KB. Sign in black or blue ink on white paper and scan."
      },
      {
        "q": "Does UPSC accept PNG?",
        "a": "No. The UPSC OTR portal accepts JPG / JPEG only."
      },
      {
        "q": "How recent should the UPSC photograph be?",
        "a": "The UPSC notification asks for a photograph not older than three months from the date of submission, with the name and date visible at the bottom of the photo."
      },
      {
        "q": "Where do I enter the photo on the UPSC site?",
        "a": "After creating or logging into your UPSC OTR profile at upsconline.gov.in, the photograph and signature are uploaded under the candidate's profile section, before applying to any specific exam."
      }
    ],
    "howTo": [
      {
        "step": "Choose your photo or signature image."
      },
      {
        "step": "PhotoSahi applies the UPSC OTR preset and re-encodes as JPG inside the 20–300 KB band."
      },
      {
        "step": "Drag the Fit Bar to settle on a comfortable KB value."
      },
      {
        "step": "Download and upload to your UPSC OTR profile."
      }
    ],
    "relatedSlugs": [
      "ssc-cgl-photo-signature-resize",
      "ibps-po-clerk-photo-signature-resize",
      "resize-image-to-100kb"
    ],
    "lastUpdated": "2026-06-09",
    "verified": false,
    "uncertainNotes": [
      "Verify the exact KB band (20–300 KB) against the current UPSC OTR portal — older UPSC cycles used 3–40 KB for some examinations; the new OTR introduced the wider band but exact bounds may have changed.",
      "Confirm whether UPSC requires the candidate's name and date overlay on the photograph for the next CSE cycle.",
      "Verify next CSE notification window — dates here are approximate (Feb 2027 cycle)."
    ]
  }
]