How do I resize an image for SSC?

Upload your photo or signature, select your SSC exam preset (or enter custom dimensions and file size from your notification), click process, and download the verified image.

What size should an SSC candidate photo be?

Standard SSC guidelines specify passport photographs with dimensions of 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (approx 350 × 450 px) and file size strictly between 20 KB and 50 KB in JPG/JPEG format.

What are the signature requirements for SSC forms?

SSC signatures must be in running handwriting on white unruled paper using black or blue ink. Dimensions are 4.0 cm × 2.0 cm (approx 400 × 200 px) with file size strictly between 10 KB and 20 KB.

Can I compress a JPG for SSC without blurriness?

Yes. Our engine uses iterative binary search compression to ensure the generated file strictly stays within the 20–50KB photo or 10–20KB signature bounds while keeping facial and stroke features crisp.

Can I resize an SSC signature with ink boost?

Yes. Select the SSC Signature preset which enables ink stroke contrast enhancement to whiten grey paper backgrounds and darken signatures for maximum legibility.

Can I change photo dimensions without stretching?

Yes. The tool preserves natural aspect ratios by default and uses high-quality bicubic resampling so photos and signatures never appear distorted.

Why do SSC portals reject uploaded images?

Common reasons include exceeding the 50 KB photo or 20 KB signature cap, non-JPG format, non-standard dimensions, dark background, or signatures written in all-capital block letters.

Does ReducerImage guarantee SSC portal acceptance?

No independent tool can guarantee acceptance because the official SSC scrutiny portal makes final acceptance decisions based on candidate biometric standards and physical exam rules.

Are uploaded candidate photos stored on a server?

No. All resizing and compression runs 100% locally in your web browser using HTML5 Canvas. Your private photos and signatures are never transmitted or stored on any server.

Which formats are supported?

JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WebP input files are supported. Output is encoded as standard baseline JPG/JPEG (mandated for SSC portals).

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Resize Image for SSC Exams

Resize and compress candidate photograph and signature for SSC online application forms.

Standardized 3.5×4.5 cm photo (20KB–50KB) and 4.0×2.0 cm signature (10KB–20KB) presets with ink stroke contrast enhancement.

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⚠️ Official Notification Notice: Requirements may vary by examination and notification. Always verify the latest official notification before submission. This tool helps prepare your image according to the selected dimensions and file-size limits.

Step 1 of 4: Upload Image

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📋 Verified SSC Photo Guideline: 3.5×4.5 cm (350×450 px) · 20 KB – 50 KB · JPG

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Enhance Signature Contrast & Ink Stroke (Whiten Paper)

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Document Type	Dimensions (Width × Height)	Aspect Ratio	File Size (Min / Max)	Format & Background
📸 SSC Candidate Photograph	3.5 × 4.5 cm (350 × 450 px)	3.5:4.5 (Portrait)	20 KB – 50 KB	JPG / JPEG · Plain White / Light
✍️ SSC Candidate Signature	4.0 × 2.0 cm (400 × 200 px)	2:1 (Landscape)	10 KB – 20 KB	JPG / JPEG · White Paper, Black/Blue Ink
🪪 SSC OTR Permanent Profile	350 × 450 px	3.5:4.5	20 KB – 50 KB	JPG / JPEG · Clear Frontal Face
🏛️ UPSC Examination Reference	350 × 350 px to 1000 × 1000 px	1:1 (Square)	20 KB – 300 KB	JPG / JPEG · Plain White Background

Document Type

Dimensions (Width × Height)

Aspect Ratio

File Size (Min / Max)

Format & Background

📸 SSC Candidate Photograph

3.5 × 4.5 cm (350 × 450 px)

3.5:4.5 (Portrait)

20 KB – 50 KB

JPG / JPEG · Plain White / Light

✍️ SSC Candidate Signature

4.0 × 2.0 cm (400 × 200 px)

2:1 (Landscape)

10 KB – 20 KB

JPG / JPEG · White Paper, Black/Blue Ink

🪪 SSC OTR Permanent Profile

350 × 450 px

3.5:4.5

20 KB – 50 KB

JPG / JPEG · Clear Frontal Face

🏛️ UPSC Examination Reference

350 × 350 px to 1000 × 1000 px

1:1 (Square)

20 KB – 300 KB

JPG / JPEG · Plain White Background

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Supported SSC Examinations & Portals

SSC CGL & CHSL

SSC MTS & Havaldar

SSC GD Constable & CPO

SSC Stenographer & JE

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Resize Image for SSC Exams

Upload Photo or Signature

⚙️ SSC Requirements Configuration

Matches Selected Requirements!

Resize Image for SSC Application Online

SSC Photo & Signature Technical Specifications

Official SSC Photo & Signature Technical Guidelines

How the SSC Optimization Engine Works

Decode & EXIF

Adaptive Resampling

KB Binary Search

Byte Verification

How to Resize Image for SSC Exams Online

Check Notification

Upload Photo / Signature

Choose Preset or Custom

Enable Contrast Boost

Process & Verify

Download Result

Supported SSC Examinations & Portals

SSC CGL & CHSL

SSC MTS & Havaldar

SSC GD Constable & CPO

SSC Stenographer & JE

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