Typical photo and signature limits
Exam bodies and document authorities usually publish a PDF or information bulletin with exact specifications. Those instructions are always the final reference point. However, candidates often find the wording confusing or need a quick reminder while sitting at a cyber café. The table below summarises the ranges most people encounter in practice.
CCE Exam Photo and Signature Requirements
| Parameter | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Photo Dimensions | 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (approx. 150 × 200 px) |
| Photo File Size | 20KB–50KB (JPEG) |
| Signature File Size | 10KB–20KB (JPEG) |
| Date on Photo | Required – date of photograph at bottom |
| Background | White or light-coloured |
CCE Photo Size Requirements: Complete Guide
The Common Combined Examination is a gateway to various government positions. Different state commissions (like KPSC CCE, GPSC CCE) impose strict photo guidelines. Typically, the photo must be between 20KB and 50KB, in JPEG format, with a white background.
CCE Photo with Date – Is It Required?
Yes. Most CCE notifications require candidates to have the date of the photograph printed or handwritten at the bottom of the image. The date format is usually DD/MM/YYYY. Make sure the date is clearly visible and not cropped out when resizing.
How to Resize Photo for CCE Form
- Take your photo: Use a white background with clear lighting. Write the date on a small placard or paper below your chin.
- Upload here: Select your JPEG file and our tool will auto-detect the best compression level.
- Target 40KB: This safely stays within the 20-50KB range while maintaining good clarity.
- Download and upload: The resized photo is ready for the CCE portal.
Who this online tool helps
This page is designed for candidates and applicants who already have a decent quality photo but are stuck on the final upload step. Instead of visiting a studio every time an exam notification appears, you can prepare compliant files yourself in a few minutes.
- CCE exam candidates resizing photos with date stamp for online form submission.
- State-level combined exam applicants who face "invalid size" errors during upload.
- Candidates preparing both photo and signature files for CCE form.
Step-by-step: prepare your image
- Capture or scan clearly. Use natural daylight or soft indoor light. Avoid harsh shadows, coloured bulbs and heavy filters.
- Crop to the right framing. Your head and shoulders should be comfortably inside the frame with a little space above the head. For signatures, crop to just the handwriting on white paper.
- Open the main PhotoResizer.in tool. Use the quick links in the header or go directly to the image resizer page.
- Select a suitable target KB value. If your notification states 20–50KB, you can safely start with 40–45KB to maintain clarity, or pick a lower option if the portal is very strict.
- Keep aspect ratio locked. This protects your picture from looking stretched when reduced to exam dimensions.
- Download and zoom in to verify. Open the final file, zoom in on your face or signature, and make sure edges remain sharp and text is readable.
Practical tips before final submission
Once your image is ready, a few small checks can save you from last-minute technical issues:
- Test the upload once on a desktop browser and once on mobile, if possible.
- Keep both the original and resized images in a clearly named folder so you can reuse them for future forms.
- Avoid editing the file further in apps that may enlarge it again or change the format.