UPSC photo size — typically 20–200 KB JPG
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UPSC-style photo uploads are typically JPG between about 20–200 KB, plain background, ~75% face coverage. Signatures are often 20–100 KB. Compress on TryQuickImg in the browser, then always verify the current official notice.
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Make my UPSC photo (prep)
Upload → frame with the face guide → resize to 200×230 px and compress to ≤200 KB JPG. Unofficial prep only — not uploaded to our servers for processing.
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Target checklist
- Photo: jpg, 20-200 KB, plain white background
- Face must fill 75% (3/4) of the photo, both ear lobes visible
- Signature: jpg, 20-100 KB, 350-500 pixels
- Sign three times vertically in black ink on plain white paper
- A live photograph capture is mandatory and is matched to your upload
Unofficial prep only. Specs change by year and notice. TryQuickImg is not affiliated with any government, embassy, exam board, or employer. Confirm the official bulletin before you submit — we do not guarantee acceptance.
Signature file? UPSC signature size & KB
Typical specs (verify notice)
| Item | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG · ~20–200 KB | Plain background; ~75% face coverage (typical instruction) |
| Signature | JPG · ~20–100 KB | Scanned signature; check min/max on the form |
| Format | JPG (common) | HEIC from iPhones is usually rejected — convert first |
Workflow (no upload)
- HEIC → JPG if needed —HEIC to JPG
- Resize if the notice sets dimensions —Resize Image
- Compress photo into the 20–200 KB window (often target ≤200 KB) —Compress 200KB · 200KB landing
- Signature often ≤100 KB —Compress 100KB
Disclaimer: KB ranges, background rules, and face-coverage wording are typical official-instruction patterns — not a guarantee for every UPSC cycle. Always verify the current official notice before you submit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical UPSC photo size in KB?
Typical official instruction ranges for UPSC-style applications put the photograph as JPG between about 20 KB and 200 KB, with a plain background and roughly 75% face coverage. Signature scans are often 20–100 KB. Confirm the exact min/max on the current notice.
Is my photo uploaded to TryQuickImg?
No. TryQuickImg runs in your browser. After the page loads you can go offline and still compress, resize, or convert HEIC — nothing is posted to a remote API.
Should I resize before compressing for UPSC?
If the notice sets pixel or print dimensions, resize first, then compress to the KB window (often up to 200 KB for the photo). Fewer unnecessary pixels keep faces clearer under compression.
Should I trust this page or the official UPSC notice?
The official notice wins. Specs change by exam year and form version. Use this page as a private prep workflow, then verify file type, KB range, background, and face-coverage rules on the latest UPSC PDF or portal before you submit.
Where this spec comes from
These figures are commonly-cited ranges, read from the official notice by hand and re-checked on a set date — nothing here is scraped, so a number never changes without a person confirming it. The notice for your own exam year always wins.
UPSC photo spec — UPSC official portal
Checked 2026-08-02 · next re-check due 2027-08-02