Image Resize

How to Resize a Photo to 20 KB for Exam Forms (SSC, UPSC)

Scanned photographs and signatures for competitive exams must strictly fit sizes like 20 KB to 50 KB. Learn how to size yours perfectly.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Open our Resize Image tool.
  2. Upload your signature scan or passport photo.
  3. Choose 🎯 Target file size (KB) mode.
  4. Select 20KB for signatures or 50KB for photographs.
  5. Set the output format to JPG (best compatibility).
  6. Click ✓ Finish & Download to save your perfectly sized exam image file!

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Pro Tips & Best Practices

  • For signatures, crop out any extra margins using our Crop Image tool first to keep the signature text centered.
  • Our smart exact-target resizer preserves high legibility for text signatures at exactly 20 KB.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my photo be rejected if it is slightly over 20 KB?

Yes, automated portal upload bots reject files even if they are 20.1 KB. Our resizer ensures it lands strictly under the target (e.g. 19.8 KB).

Which format is required for signatures?

Only JPG/JPEG format is accepted. Our resizer automatically outputs to JPG.

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