Upload your photo or signature below, choose the standard preset or enter your exam’s exact requirement, and download a corrected file ready to submit – resized and compressed entirely inside your browser, with nothing ever uploaded to a server.
Photo & Signature Resizer / Compressor
Resize and compress exam form attachments directly in your browser — 100% private, no server uploads
Choose photo / signature or drag here
JPG, JPEG, or PNG formats onlyWhy This Tool Exists
Almost every UP government exam form gets rejected at the upload stage for one simple reason: the photo or signature file is the wrong size. Some portals want a photo strictly between 20 KB and 50 KB, others cap signatures at 20 KB, and if your file is even 2 KB over the limit, the form won’t let you proceed. Editing this manually in Paint or Photoshop means guessing dimensions and re-saving the file five or six times until the size finally fits. This tool removes that guesswork – pick a preset or enter a custom size, and it automatically resizes and compresses the image to land inside the required KB range.
Common Photo & Signature Requirements (General Reference)
| Item | Typical Dimensions | Typical File Size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (approx. 200 × 230 px) | 20 KB – 50 KB | JPG / JPEG |
| Signature | 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm (approx. 140 × 60 px) | 10 KB – 20 KB | JPG / JPEG |
These figures are commonly used across UP Police, UPSSSC and UPPSC forms, but each notification can specify its own exact range. Always confirm the precise dimension and KB limit from your specific exam’s official notification before final submission – use the “Custom” option in the tool above if your requirement differs from the standard preset.
Why Forms Get Rejected at the Photo/Signature Upload Step
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| File size too large | Use the compressor above to bring it under the maximum KB limit |
| File size too small / over-compressed | Some portals reject files below a minimum KB too – this tool targets a range, not just “as small as possible” |
| Wrong pixel dimensions | Select the correct preset, or enter the exact width/height from your notification under Custom |
| PNG uploaded where JPG is required | The tool automatically converts and exports as JPG |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my photo uploaded to any server when I use this tool?
No. The resizing and compression happen entirely inside your own browser using JavaScript. Your photo or signature is never sent to UPTaiyari’s server or anywhere else, so it remains completely private.
What if my exam’s notification specifies a different size than the presets shown?
Select “Custom” from the dropdown and enter the exact width, height, and minimum/maximum KB size mentioned in your notification. The tool will resize and compress to that exact requirement.
Why does the tool target a size range instead of just making the file as small as possible?
Many UP exam portals reject files that are too small as well as too large – for example, a photo under 20 KB may be rejected just like one over 50 KB. The tool tries to land the output within the full range you specify, not just under the maximum.
Can I use this for signature images too?
Yes. Select the Signature preset, or use Custom if your form specifies different dimensions or size limits for the signature upload.
Does this work on mobile phones?
Yes, the tool works in any modern mobile browser. You can upload a photo directly from your phone’s gallery, resize it, and download the corrected file to upload to your application form.
Related Tools & Guides
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