Specialized tool for UPSC ORA (Online Recruitment Applications). Features an automatic "Name & Date" generator that adds the required text strip to your passport photo. Resizes and compresses Photograph and Signature strictly to the 20KB - 300KB range and 350x350px minimum dimension requirements.
⚠️ Candidate Note: This tool adds the Name/Date strip and resizes based on standard UPSC Civil Services notifications (20KB-300KB, Min 350px). Always check the specific exam notification (CSE, NDA, CDS) as rules may vary slightly between cycles.
UPSC Strict Form Resizer
IAS, IPS, NDA, CDS & ORA Compliant Processing
CANDIDATE PHOTO
Adds Name & Date Strip
SIGNATURE
Optimizes Size & Clarity
Add Required Identity Strip
* Leave blank if you don't need the name/date strip on your photo.
Select a mode above to start
Processing...
Checking dimensions
Image Ready!
How to use this tool
1
Select Category
Click on "Candidate Photo" or "Candidate Signature". This sets the specific processing rules required by UPSC.
2
Add Identity (Optional)
If you selected Photo mode, enter your Name and Date. The tool will automatically stamp these at the bottom of your photo as per strict guidelines
3
Upload File
Click the upload box to select your image. The tool supports JPG, PNG, and JPEG formats.
4
Download
The tool instantly processes the image to be between 20KB - 300KB and 350x350px+. Click "Download" to save your compliant file.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has one of the strictest and most confusing image requirements: your photo and signature must be at least 350 pixels × 350 pixels regardless of the physical size. Standard cropping tools often fail here, leading to the dreaded "Invalid Image Dimensions" error during Civil Services, NDA, or CDS registration.
SutraBase’s UPSC Resizer fixes this instantly. Built on our "Local-First" architecture, it processes your files directly in your browser without uploading them to any server. Your privacy is guaranteed. The tool is pre-set to lock the aspect ratio and resolution to meet the UPSC specific standards (Min: 350×350px, Max: 1000×1000px) and compresses the file size to fall strictly between 20KB and 300KB.
When to use this tool?
Solving the "350×350 Pixel" Error:
Scenario: You have a passport photo, but the UPSC portal keeps rejecting it because the resolution is too low (e.g., 200×250px).
SutraBase Utility: Our tool intelligently upscales or crops your image to ensure the minimum width and height hit the 350px benchmark required by the OTR (One Time Registration) platform.
Signature Clarity Check:
Scenario: You scanned your signature, but after compressing it to under 300KB, it looks faint or blurry.
SutraBase Utility: The tool adjusts the contrast while resizing, ensuring that your signature remains dark and legible against the white background, preventing rejection during the scrutiny stage.
Last-Minute NDA/CDS Applications:
Scenario: The server is slow on the last day of registration, and you don't want to waste bandwidth uploading/downloading images from a slow online converter.
SutraBase Utility: Since SutraBase works Client-Side (Offline), the resizing is instant. You get your compliant files immediately, allowing you to finish your application before the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unlike other exams that use centimeters, UPSC digital systems validate images based on Pixel Count. The width and height must both be greater than 350 pixels but less than 1000 pixels. Our tool automatically checks and adjusts your image to fall within this "Safe Zone."
Yes. In line with SutraBase’s Privacy-First policy, we do not "upload" your photo anywhere. The resizing code runs inside your web browser. Your photo never leaves your computer or phone, ensuring your biometric data remains private.
Yes. We have a built-in feature for this. You can enter your Name and the specific Date you took the photo. The tool will generate a professional slate/strip at the bottom of the image with this information, saving you from using complex editing software.
Recent UPSC notifications (like for CSE, NDA, CDS) mandate that the candidate's name and the date the photo was taken must be clearly visible on the photograph. This tool automates that process so you don't need Photoshop.
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