UPSC NDA Photo & Signature Resizer 20KB–200KB
Resize, crop and compress your photo and signature to the exact UPSC NDA & NA (National Defence Academy) specification — free, instant, and 100% processed in your browser. Add your name and date on the photo, whiten the signature background, and download a file the portal accepts. Nothing is ever uploaded to a server.
Open the Resizer ToolUPSC NDA's photo is captured live via webcam on the official portal — no upload is accepted there. This fallback lets you prepare a standard 3.5×4.5cm photo for other purposes.
Your source image is smaller than the required output size — the result may look slightly soft. A higher-resolution original is recommended.
Drag to reposition · pinch or scroll to zoom
Removes paper shadows and makes the background pure white.
UPSC NDA Photo & Signature Size Specification
Follows the standard UPSC square-photo format (350–1000px, 20–300KB) — verify exact figures against the current NDA & NA notification.
| Document | Dimensions | File Size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | 350×350px | 20–200KB | jpeg |
| Signature | 350×350px | 20–100KB | jpeg |
- · Photo: Follows the standard UPSC square-photo format; plain white background.
- · Signature: Handwritten signature, scanned — digital signatures are not accepted.
UPSC NDA Photo & Signature Size Guide
Every year thousands of UPSC NDA applications are held back because the photo or signature does not match the size printed in the notification. Union Public Service Commission checks three things on every upload: the pixel dimensions, the file size in KB, and the file format. This freeUPSC NDA photo & signature resizer (20KB–200KB) is pre-set to those exact figures, so you can upload any phone photo or scan and download files the portal will accept on the first try.
The UPSC NDA photo must be 350×350px and 20KB–200KB, while the signature must be 350×350px and 20KB–100KB. Both are uploaded as JPEG files.
How to Resize Your Photo and Signature for UPSC NDA
- Take a fresh photo against a plain white or light wall in daylight, or scan your signature signed on clean white paper.
- Upload the image in the UPSC NDA resizer above — JPG, PNG and HEIC from iPhone all work.
- Drag and zoom the crop box to frame your face or signature. The box is locked to the official UPSC NDA aspect ratio, so the output never looks stretched.
- For signatures, switch on the scan enhancer to remove paper shadows and get a pure white background.
- Download. The tool compresses the file to land inside the allowed KB range while keeping the exact pixel size, then shows you the final size before you save it.
UPSC NDA Photo Requirements
Use a recent colour photo with your face centred and clearly visible, a plain light background, and no filters or heavy edits.
UPSC NDA Signature Requirements & White Background
Sign in your normal running handwriting — not capital letters — with a black or blue pen on plain white paper, unless the notification says otherwise. Phone scans usually come out grey or shadowed, which looks unclear once shrunk to 350×350px. Our built-insignature background remover evens out the lighting and clamps the paper to a pure white background while keeping the ink dark.
Add Name and Date on Photo for UPSC NDA
UPSC NDA does not require a name or date printed on the photo, so leave the stamp option off. Adding text can actually get a UPSC photo rejected.
Resizing UPSC NDA Photo and Signature on Mobile
You do not need a computer or a cyber café. Open this page in Chrome or Safari on your phone, tap upload, and pick the photo straight from your gallery or camera. Pinch to zoom inside the crop box, then download — the file saves to your Downloads or Files app, ready to attach in the UPSC NDA application form. Since all processing happens on your phone, it works even on a slow connection once the page has loaded.
Common Reasons UPSC NDA Uploads Get Rejected
- File size outside the allowed range — too large, or compressed below the minimum KB.
- Wrong pixel dimensions or a stretched image from a basic resize app.
- Dark, grey or shadowed background on the photo or signature.
- Signature in capital letters, or photo and signature uploaded in each other's slots.
- PNG or PDF uploaded where a JPG/JPEG is required.
The specification on this page was last checked against public sources. Always read the latest UPSC NDA notification before final submission, and if the official figures change, set a custom size in the generic photo and signature tools.
UPSC NDA Photo & Signature FAQs
Does NDA & NA use the same photo format as UPSC IAS?
Yes — like other UPSC-conducted exams, NDA & NA uses a square photo and signature format, defaulting to 350×350px here.
What is the UPSC NDA photo and signature size in pixels and KB?
Photo: 350×350px, 20KB–200KB. Signature: 350×350px, 20KB–100KB. All files are JPG.
How do I reduce my UPSC NDA photo and signature to the required KB size?
Upload your image to the UPSC NDA resizer on this page. It crops to the exact UPSC NDA dimensions and compresses the file into the 20KB–200KB window, keeping the highest quality that fits.
Do I need to add name and date (DOP) on the UPSC NDA photo?
The UPSC NDA specification we follow does not ask for a name and date printed on the photo, so the stamp is off by default. If your current notification does require it, tick “Add name & date to photo” in the tool above and enter the actual date the photo was taken.
How do I make my UPSC NDA signature background pure white from a mobile camera photo?
Sign on plain white paper, photograph it in good light without shadows and upload it here in Signature mode. Keep “Clean Paper Background (Signature Enhancer)” on — it removes shadows and grey paper tone so the background is pure white, then sizes the file to 350×350px, 20KB–100KB.
Why is my UPSC NDA signature getting rejected or looking blurry?
Usually because the signature was cropped with too much empty space, the background is grey or shadowed, or the file was over-compressed. Crop tightly around the ink, sign with a darker pen and keep the Signature Enhancer on — the UPSC NDA preset then keeps the signature sharp within 20KB–100KB.
How do I reduce my UPSC NDA photo and signature size on mobile without losing quality?
Open this page in your phone’s browser, upload from your gallery or camera and tap Process & Download. The tool picks the highest JPEG quality that still fits 20KB–200KB, and only reduces resolution if it must — no app needed.
Can I upload an iPhone HEIC or PNG image for the UPSC NDA form?
Yes. Upload the HEIC or PNG file directly — it is converted to JPG in your browser and compressed to the UPSC NDA requirement in one step. If your browser cannot read a particular HEIC file, export it as JPEG from the Photos app and try again.
Is it safe to upload my UPSC NDA photo and signature on Sarkari Photo?
Yes. It is completely free with no watermark or sign-up, and every step runs inside your browser — your photo and signature are never uploaded to any server.