Online Photo & Signature Cropper

Crop images to exact dimensions for SSC, UPSC, bank exams and visas. Automatically compress files to under 20KB or 50KB.

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Supports JPEG, PNG, WebP

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Passport Size Photo & Signature Cropper Online

Formatting passport photos and signature scans to exact dimensions is one of the most tedious steps in filing out government recruitment applications (like Staff Selection Commission CGL, CHSL, MTS, UPSC Civil Services, Railway recruitment boards, and bank exams). Exam portals have rigid guidelines regarding aspect ratios, width-to-height scales, and maximum file sizes in Kilobytes (KB). Failure to adhere to these rules results in instant rejection of the form.

Our online image cropper solves this problem cleanly. It provides pre-configured templates for standard sizing rules, displays a draggable grid box overlay, and lets you crop and compress files directly on your desktop or mobile phone locally.

Indian Recruitment Board Sizing Standards

Portal Required Ratio / Aspect Target Pixel Sizing (300 DPI) File Format & Target Size
SSC Passport Photo 3.5 x 4.5 cm (Ratio 7:9) 413 x 531 pixels JPG (20 KB - 50 KB)
SSC Signature 4.0 x 2.0 cm (Ratio 2:1) 472 x 236 pixels JPG (10 KB - 20 KB)
UPSC Photo Upload 3.5 x 4.5 cm (Ratio 7:9) 350 x 450 pixels minimum JPG (20 KB - 300 KB)
Bank (IBPS/SBI) Photo 4.5 x 3.5 cm (Ratio 7:9) 413 x 531 pixels JPG (20 KB - 50 KB)

How to Crop and Resize Exam Photos Online

  1. Click Choose Image and upload your passport photo scan or signature file.
  2. Select a preset crop ratio from the editor card:
    • 3.5 x 4.5 cm for standard Indian recruitment passport photos.
    • 4.0 x 2.0 cm for signature scans.
    • 2 x 2 Inches for US Visa or OCI card specifications.
    • Custom Ratio to resize the crop box freely.
  3. Drag the crop box boundaries over the desired area. You can drag the corners to scale the box up or down (the aspect ratio remains locked to your selected preset!).
  4. Use the rotate buttons if your scan was loaded sideways or upside down.
  5. Choose your file size compression limit (e.g. under 20KB for signatures, under 50KB for photos).
  6. Click Crop & Download to generate and save your optimized JPG file instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does this tool upload my image to any server?

No. Your privacy is fully guaranteed. The cropping, rotation, and compression are processed within your web browser using HTML5 Canvas. No image data is transmitted over the internet.

How do I crop my signature to exactly 4x2 cm?

Upload your signature scan, click the 4.0 x 2.0 cm preset button, adjust the box outline to frame your signature clearly, select "Under 20 KB" as the size limit, and click download.

Why is the downloaded photo file size smaller in KB?

Recruitment portals reject images that exceed 20KB or 50KB. Our tool runs an iterative compression loop to automatically adjust JPEG quality so the downloaded file fits precisely within the size limits without losing clarity.

How do I reset my crop selection?

Simply change the crop preset or re-upload the file to restore the default selection box overlay across the entire image dimension.

Does it support rotating images?

Yes. You can rotate the image 90 degrees clockwise or counter-clockwise, or flip it horizontally using the helper buttons before drawing the crop box.

What happens if my original image has a low resolution?

The cropper will extract the pixels from the original resolution. If you need a high-density print output, try scanning your photo at 300 DPI or higher before cropping.

What file format is downloaded?

Unless "No Compression" is selected (which outputs PNG), we download the files in JPG/JPEG format since it is the only format accepted by Indian recruitment portals.

Can I crop visa photos with this tool?

Yes. Click the 2 x 2 Inches preset to crop visa photographs matching standard US, Indian, and Schengen visa application specifications.

Is there a watermark on the downloaded photo?

No. All downloads are clean, watermark-free, and ready for official government portal submissions.

Can I crop my photo on a smartphone?

Yes, the crop overlay box is fully responsive and supports touch-dragging and resizing for easy editing on mobile and tablet devices.