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UPSC CSE Signature Resize to 20–300 KB (350 × 150 px)
Prepare a UPSC CSE signature at 350 × 150 px and 20–300 KB using our free browser-based resizer. The tool crops, rotates, and compresses a JPG, PNG, WEBP, or HEIC photo without uploading it. The values on this page are best-known estimates marked unverified, so confirm the current requirement in the official notification before you submit your form.
- Dimensions 350 × 150 px
- File size 20–300 KB
- Format JPEG
- Unverified preset
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UPSC CSE signature resizer
Exam UPSC CSE
Dimensions 350 × 150 px
File size 20–300 KB
Format JPG / JPEG
Your image never leaves your device. Everything happens in this browser tab. No upload, no account, no server copy. Always confirm requirements in the official notification.
Drop a photo here, or choose a file JPG, PNG, WEBP or HEIC · Stays on your device · Large tap target
Drag the image to reposition it. Use arrow keys for fine movement.
Meets requirement
Your file is ready
- Dimensions
- File size
- Format
- JPG
Filename follows the exam and document type. Your original is unchanged.
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UPSC CSE requirements
UPSC CSE signature requirements at a glance
Specs are unverified. The values below are best-known placeholders, not a final official specification. Check the current UPSC CSE notification before uploading. Open official source.
| Requirement | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Document | Signature | — |
| Dimensions | 350 × 150 px | Best-known value |
| File size | 20–300 KB | Best-known value |
| Format | JPEG | Best-known value |
| Verification | Not verified — confirm in the official notification | Unverified |
Source: UPSC CSE official website. Last checked for this site: not yet verified. PhotoResize is not affiliated with the exam authority.
How to resize a UPSC CSE signature for the online form
UPSC Civil Services registrations are submitted through the Union Public Service Commission online application system. The commission may also require a photo identity card at a later stage, so keep a clean original image. This page uses a preset of 350 × 150 px, 20–300 KB, and JPEG. Treat it as a starting point, not an official specification. Exam notices can change dimensions, minimum size, maximum size, and even the accepted extension between cycles. The official source link is provided so you can check the current PDF before uploading anything.
A signature upload is judged on clarity as well as size. A dark, high-contrast signature on white paper compresses better than a grey photo of a page with shadows. The resizer keeps the output at exactly 350 × 150 px; it does not stretch the image to a different shape. Drag the crop so the important part of the signature sits inside the frame, then use the zoom control only if you need a tighter crop. A live preview shows what the final file will look like before compression starts.
The compression step searches for the highest JPEG quality that fits below 300 KB. If the image is still below the 20 KB minimum at the highest practical quality, the tool adds a harmless JPEG comment segment so the file reaches the minimum without changing the visible image. If the image cannot be compressed enough at the required dimensions, you will get a clear error instead of a broken download. A simple, high-contrast signature usually works best.
Step-by-step
- Open the current UPSC CSE notification and confirm the signature dimensions (350 × 150 px here), file-size range (20–300 KB here), and accepted format.
- Choose a clear source image. For a photo, use a recent front-facing picture; for a signature, photograph or scan your signature on plain white paper.
- Drop the file into the tool. The image is rotated according to its EXIF orientation so phone photos are not uploaded sideways.
- Drag to position the crop and adjust the zoom. The live preview updates as you move it.
- Select “Resize & compress”. The tool draws the crop at exactly 350 × 150 pixels and tests JPEG qualities between 0.95 and 0.05.
- Check the green “Meets requirement” badge, the displayed dimensions, and the final file size. Download the JPG with the suggested filename and upload it to the official form.
signature tips for UPSC CSE
- Sign with black or blue ink on clean white paper, then photograph the paper straight-on.
- Leave a small margin around the signature so the crop does not cut off the first or last stroke.
- Keep the phone parallel to the paper and avoid your own shadow falling across the signature.
- Check whether the notification accepts a scanned or photographed signature, and whether the signature must match your handwritten one.
Need the other document? Open the UPSC CSE photo resizer. For a different pixel size, use the general image resizer. You can also use the generic 50KB compressor when a form only specifies a maximum file size.
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Rejection fixes
Common UPSC CSE signature rejection errors and fixes
File is under the minimum size
The tool can pad a JPEG to the 20 KB minimum with a valid comment segment. Do not open and re-save the file afterwards, because some editors remove the padding.
Wrong pixel dimensions
Do not upload the phone camera original. Let this tool output exactly 350 × 150 px and verify the dimensions shown in the result card.
Photo or signature is sideways
The tool applies EXIF orientation on import. If the source image itself was saved with the wrong rotation, rotate it in your phone gallery first and try again.
Signature has shadows or a busy background
Retake it on plain white paper with even light. A high-contrast signature compresses better and looks clearer after the file is resized.
Official source and verification
The current rule should always come from the exam authority. Open the official UPSC CSE website and find the latest notification or information bulletin. Check the photo and signature instructions, including any rules not covered by this tool. Every preset on PhotoResize is marked unverified until someone confirms it against that document.
Preset status: not verified. This site is not affiliated with UPSC CSE or any government body.
UPSC CSE signature FAQ
What is the UPSC CSE signature size?
This page's unverified preset is 350 × 150 px, 20–300 KB, in JPEG. The official UPSC CSE notification is the only final source. Check it before submitting and update the preset if the notice differs.
Is this UPSC CSE signature tool official?
No. This is an independent utility and is not affiliated with UPSC CSE or any government body. It does not submit your form and cannot guarantee acceptance by the portal.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. The image is read, cropped, resized, and compressed entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. No image data is sent to this site or any third party by the tool.
Can I use a phone photo?
Yes. JPG, PNG, WEBP, and HEIC files are accepted. Phone rotation is respected on import, and you can drag the crop with a finger. Confirm any background, lighting, or date-on-photo rules in the official notice separately.
What if the file cannot reach 300?
The tool tries the full quality range and then a light blur. If the required 350 × 150 px image still cannot fit, it shows an error instead of pretending the download is valid. Try a simpler image or re-check the limit.
Will the downloaded file keep the right name?
The suggested filename is upsc-cse-signature.jpg. Renaming the file is normally fine, but keep the .jpg extension so the portal recognises the format.
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