Official UPSC & Defence Specifications

UPSC CDS Exam Photo Resizer
(20KB - 300KB)

Resize and compress photograph for UPSC CDS (Combined Defence Services - IMA, INA, AFA, OTA) with Candidate Name & Date of Photo (DOP) banner. 350x350px, 20KB-300KB JPG format. 100% Free.

⚡ 350 × 350 px🎯 Target: 100 KB🔒 100% Client-Side Safe📅 Name & DOP Strip

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Currently Active:UPSC CDS (350x350 px)Target: 100 KB

Upload Candidate Photo

Click or Drag & Drop Photo HereJPEG, JPG, PNG, WEBP (Processed 100% locally in browser)

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Target File Size Limit:100 KB

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Add Candidate Name & Date of Photo (DOP) Strip

Candidate Name

Date of Photo (DOP)

📋 UPSC CDS Official Photograph Guidelines:

As per current UPSC guidelines: Photo must be square (350x350 to 1000x1000 pixels), 20 KB to 300 KB in JPG format, taken within 10 days of application. Candidate's Name and Date of Taking Photograph must be clearly printed at the bottom of the photo.

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DIMENSIONS350 x 350 px

EST. FILE SIZE~100 KB

TARGET LIMIT100 KB

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Official UPSC CDS Photo Upload Specifications

Verified criteria mandated by UPSC CDS Exam Photo Resizer with Name & DOP (Combined Defence Services) official application portal.

Requirement Parameter	Official Mandated Value
Pixel Dimensions	350 x 350 pixels (Width x Height)
Dimensions in CM	3.5 cm x 3.5 cm
Allowed File Size Limit	20 KB to 300 KB (Target: 100 KB)
Image File Format	JPEG / JPG format
Date of Photo (DOP) & Name	⚠️ Mandatory: Candidate Name & Date of Photo stamped on white bar at bottom
Background & Face Visibility	Plain white or off-white background without patterns. Full frontal face view without glasses, caps, or shadows.
Recommended Resolution	150 to 300 DPI (Enforced by canvas processor)

🚀 How to Resize Your Photo for UPSC CDS

Upload Photo

Select or drop your existing passport photo from your phone or computer.

Preset Auto-Applied

Dimensions (350x350 px) and 100 KB limit configure automatically.

Add DOP & Name

Enter name and photo date to overlay the mandatory bottom banner.

Download & Submit

Download your optimized, portal-ready JPEG photo with zero compression blur.

Frequently Asked Questions (UPSC CDS Photo Resizing)

Official guidelines, dimension standards, and upload validation details.

1What are the mandatory photo requirements for UPSC CDS?▾

UPSC CDS photos must be square (350 x 350 pixels up to 1000 x 1000 pixels) in JPG format, with file size between 20 KB and 300 KB. The photo must be captured within 10 days of application with Candidate Name and Date of Photo printed clearly on a bottom strip.

2How do I add Name and DOP to my UPSC CDS photo?▾

Our tool automatically enables the 'Candidate Name & Date of Photo' strip. Enter your name and photo capture date, and the tool renders a clean white banner at the base of your photo according to UPSC regulations.

3What happens if CDS photo is uploaded without Name and Date?▾

UPSC strictly rejects applications that do not comply with the Name and Date of Photo guidelines. Ensure both fields are printed correctly.

4Is my photograph stored on your server?▾

No. All resizing, cropping, date stamping, and compression are completed 100% locally on your device.

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