UPSC ESE Photo Resizer — 350 × 350 to 1000 × 1000 pixels (square), 20 KB to 300 KB
UPSC Engineering Services Examination · Union Public Service Commission
Resize and compress your photograph to what the UPSC Engineering Services Examination application accepts: 350 × 350 to 1000 × 1000 pixels (square), 20 KB to 300 KB. Runs entirely on your device, so your photo is never uploaded to a server.
Upload your photograph
JPG, PNG or WEBP — drag it here, or choose a file
Your image is processed on your own device and is never uploaded.
Required specification
| Dimensions | 600 × 600 pixels (350 × 350 to 1000 × 1000 pixels (square)) |
|---|---|
| File size | 20 KB – 300 KB |
| Format | JPEG |
| Background | Plain white or very light |
| Name & date on image | Required |
| Posts covered | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Telecom services |
Where these figures come from
UPSC publishes a square 350–1000 pixel range with a 20–300 KB file size and a name/date caption.
Why photographs get rejected for UPSC ESE
- Missing the name and date caption along the bottom of the photograph
- Caption added to the filename or metadata instead of drawn into the image
- Non-square image — width and height must match
- Date on the photograph older than the notification permits
- Caption text too small to read once the portal generates its preview
Frequently asked questions
What must the name and date band contain?
Your full name as written on the application and the date the photograph was taken, both legible against a plain background at the bottom of the image. This tool draws a white band and prints both lines into the pixels before compressing, so the caption cannot be lost.
Does this tool upload my photo anywhere?
No. Cropping, resizing and compression all run inside your browser using the Canvas API. The image never leaves your device — you can disconnect from the internet after the page loads and the tool still works.
Need your signature too?
Most portals ask for a signature in the same session, with a different size limit from the photograph.
Resize signature (10–20 KB)