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SSC Photo & Signature Compressor (2026)

Compress and format your photo to 20KB to 50KB and signature to 10KB to 20KB. Exactly matches SSC portal dimensions and legal constraints.

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Quick Answer:Staff Selection Commission (SSC) mandates a 20KB to 50KB photograph (350×450 px) and 10KB to 20KB signature (400×200 px) in JPEG format for CGL, CHSL, MTS, and GD Constable online application forms.

TARGET45 KB

MODESSC Photo

QUEUEEMPTY

FORMATJPEG (STANDARD)

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COMPRESSION ENGINE MODE

STEP 1: SELECT EXAM OR PORTAL

STEP 2: SELECT DOCUMENT TYPE

SSC Photo Specification Locked

Range: 20KB to 50KB

Target Size45 KB

Dimensions350 × 450 px (3.5 × 4.5 cm)

Output FormatJPEG (Stripped EXIF)

Portal FitMatches Specification

PORTAL VALIDATION RULES:

Target size must be strictly between 20KB and 50KB.
Clear frontal view with plain white or light background.
No caps, hats, or dark tinted sunglasses allowed.
Both ears must be clearly visible.

Auto-format dimensions to 350 × 450 px (3.5 × 4.5 cm)brushEnhance Dark Ink on Phone Scans (Ink Boost)

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Select or Drop Images

Drop photo, signature, or up to 5 files at once. 100% in-browser, zero server uploads.

JPG / PNG / WEBP / HEIC·BATCH UP TO 5 FILES·MAX 10 MB EACH

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Exact Portal Validation Fit

SYSTEM.SPECIFICATIONS

Official SSC Photo & Signature Size Chart (2026)

Official document specifications compiled from 2026 notifications for Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

Verified: October 2026Source: SSC Notice of Examination (ssc.gov.in)Official Notification Verification Policy →

Document Type	Allowed KB Size	Dimensions	Format	Special Rules & Guidelines
Passport Photograph	20 KB to 50 KB	350 × 450 px (3.5 × 4.5 cm)	JPEG / JPG	Light or white background; 80% face view; both ears visible; no caps or sunglasses. Note: SSC CGL uses live webcam capture during application, but scanned uploads remain mandatory for CHSL, MTS, and GD.
Handwritten Signature	10 KB to 20 KB	400 × 200 px (4.0 × 2.0 cm)	JPEG / JPG	Black ink on white unruled paper; signatures in capital/block letters are strictly rejected.

SYSTEM.PROCEDURE

How to prepare documents for Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

STEP 01
Select your candidate photograph or scanned signature image.
STEP 02
Choose the SSC Photo (45KB) or SSC Signature (15KB) preset to lock dimensions.
STEP 03
Download the validated JPEG file ready for instant upload on the SSC portal.

WORKED.EXAMPLE

Compressing a 2.4MB Smartphone Photo to SSC 45KB

ORIGINAL FILE2.4MB image (3024 × 4032 px, HEIC/JPG) with background shadow

TOOLKB OUTPUT44.6KB, 350 × 450 px, baseline JPEG with white background

How it fits: The photo is resized to exact SSC aspect ratio, file size is clamped safely between 20KB and 50KB, and ink is sharpened.

SYSTEM.TROUBLESHOOTING

Why is the portal rejecting my upload?

Most application rejections are caused by hidden dimension or background mismatches rather than KB limits alone.

Issue 1

WhatsApp photo fails with 'File size less than 20KB' error

Cause: WhatsApp automatically compresses sent photos down to 10KB to 15KB, dropping it below the SSC minimum 20KB threshold.

Fix: Use ToolKB's SSC Photo preset (45KB). ToolKB's engine uses standard ISO JPEG padding to ensure your photo safely lands above the 20KB minimum boundary.

Issue 2

Portal displays 'Invalid Image Format' for iPhone photo

Cause: iPhones save camera captures as HEIC files by default. Government portals only accept standard baseline JPEG.

Fix: On iPhone (Safari), ToolKB decodes HEIC natively. On Chrome, Windows, or Android, convert your HEIC photo to JPG first using ToolKB's free HEIC-to-JPG converter (/heic-to-jpg), then compress.

Issue 3

10KB to 20KB signature appears blurry or faded

Cause: Camera shadows and grey paper background create high-frequency noise that forces the compressor to blur lines.

Fix: Enable the 'Ink Boost' checkbox above. It turns off-white paper pure white and deepens black pen ink strokes before compression.

Issue 4

SSC portal says 'Dimensions out of bounds'

Cause: The uploaded image aspect ratio is stretched or cropped incorrectly outside the 3.5:4.5 proportion.

Fix: Turn on 'Auto-format dimensions' above to lock the exact 350 × 450 px bounding box before encoding.

Issue 5

Photo rejected due to spectacle glare or reflections

Cause: SSC automated AI facial screening flags photos where spectacles cause flash reflections or obscure pupil lines.

Fix: Retake the photo without glasses in soft natural lighting, facing the camera directly with both ears visible.

Issue 6

Signature rejected for capital letters

Cause: Candidate signed in separate BLOCK/CAPITAL letters, which violates SSC Notification Rule 3.4.

Fix: Sign in continuous cursive running handwriting using a black ballpoint or gel pen on plain unruled white paper.

SYSTEM.FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exact file size for an SSC photo in 2026?

The official SSC notification specifies a file size strictly between 20KB and 50KB in JPEG format. ToolKB sets an optimal target of 45KB to avoid edge-boundary errors.

What are the pixel dimensions for SSC photo and signature?

The recommended photograph dimensions are 350 × 450 pixels (3.5 cm width × 4.5 cm height). The signature should be 400 × 200 pixels (4.0 cm width × 2.0 cm height).

Can I sign with blue ink for SSC?

SSC guidelines strictly advise candidates to use a black ink pen on clean unruled white paper. Signatures in blue ink or pencil risk rejection during portal scrutiny.

Does SSC CGL 2026 require a live photo or uploaded photo?

SSC CGL mandates a live webcam/selfie capture during form filling on ssc.gov.in. However, scanned photo uploads remain mandatory for CHSL, MTS, GD, and regional submissions.

Why does the SSC portal say my photo file size is too small?

The SSC portal enforces a hard 20KB lower floor. Photos sent over WhatsApp or compressed too aggressively fall below 20KB. ToolKB ensures your file is calibrated between 40KB and 48KB.

Are spectacles allowed in SSC application photos?

Spectacles are allowed only if worn regularly, but must have completely transparent lenses with zero glare. Tinted glasses, sunglasses, or reflections over the eyes lead to instant cancellation.

HINGLISH GUIDE

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) ke liye photo aur signature ka size kaise kam kare?

Mobile ya Computer se Photo 20KB / 50KB me kaise banaye:
Agar aap Staff Selection Commission (SSC) ka online registration form bhar rahe hain aur photo ya signature upload karte waqt error aa raha hai, to ToolKB par asani se exact size bana sakte hain:

Upar diye gaye tool me Select Image par click karke apna photo ya signature upload karein.
Preset Mode me SSC option automatically active hai, jo official notification ke anusaar exact pixel width, height aur KB range set karta hai.
Processing complete hone ke baad Download button par click karein.
Aapka photo bina kisi quality loss ke turant browser me tayar ho jayega.

100% Privacy Guarantee: ToolKB me aapka photo ya document kisi server par nahi jata; sara compression aapke mobile/browser me hi hota hai.

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