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.
Sarathi Parivahan Photo & Signature Guidelines
| Parameter | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Photo File Size | 10 KB – 20 KB |
| Signature File Size | 10 KB – 20 KB |
| Dimensions | Passport size standard |
| Format | JPEG / JPG |
Driving Licence (DL) Photo Resize Online
The Sarathi Parivahan portal is notorious for its strict 20 KB limit. Many standard resizers make images blurry at this size. Our specific compression algorithm keeps your face recognizable even at 15-20 KB.
Steps to Resize for Parivahan Sewa
- Upload Photo: Select your selfie or passport photo.
- Target 18 KB: We set a default of 18 KB to be safely under the 20 KB limit but as high-quality as possible.
- Download: Save the file and upload to the "Upload Documents" section of your application.
Signature Resize for DL
Don't forget your signature! Detailed instructions: Sign on white paper, take a photo, and use this same tool to compress it to under 20 KB.
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.
- Applicants for Learner's Licence (LL) uploading photos from home.
- Driving Licence (DL) renewals requiring updated photo/signature.
- Driving schools managing applications for students.
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.
Related Identity Documents Photo Resizers
Candidates preparing for similar exams often need these tools as well. Each page below is pre-configured with the correct dimensions and file-size limits so you can switch between exams instantly.
Use the free Voter ID photo resizer to reduce image size to 30KB-40KB for NVSP portal upload. 3.5x4.5cm dimensions. Free online tool.
Indian passport photo size is 3.5cm × 4.5cm (35mm × 45mm / 1.38 × 1.77 inches / 350×450 px). Resize passport size photo online free. Ratio 7:9.
Resize your visa application photo to match common online portal dimensions and file size limits using a browser-based tool.
Resize your photo for PAN card applications (NSDL, UTI, CSC) to the exact dimensions and KB size required by online portals. Free, instant, no upload.
Use the free SSC photo resizer to compress your image and signature for SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS exams. 20KB–50KB target size online.
Use our free UPSC photo editor and image resizer. Compress your photo and signature to 20KB-300KB for Civil Services applications instantly.
Quick size presets
Depending on the exact wording of your notification, you might also need a specific KB target:
- Resize image to 20KB – for very small upload limits.
- Resize image to 50KB – the most common exam photo size.
- Resize image to 100KB – for UPSC, passport, and visa-grade photos.
- Signature resize tool – when only your handwritten signature needs adjustment.
Remember: the goal is not just to pass the portal's technical checks, but to submit a clean and professional-looking image that represents you clearly.