Resize your photo for SSC — 20 to 50 KB, first try
SSC online applications (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD) reject photographs that are the wrong size. The commonly required format is a recent colour photograph as a JPEG, 200×230 pixels, between 20 KB and 50 KB, on a plain light background. PhotoSaathi resizes, compresses, and pads your photo to land inside that window in one step.
Resize my photo now — freeThe requirements at a glance
| Format | JPEG (.jpg) |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 200 × 230 pixels |
| File size | 20 KB – 50 KB |
| Background | Plain, light-coloured |
| Recency | Taken within the last 3 months |
How it works
- Open the tool — this destination comes preselected.
- Drop in your photo (any size, straight from your phone is fine).
- Download the compliant file and upload it to the portal.
Your photo is processed entirely in your browser — it is never uploaded to any server.
Common questions
How do I compress my photo to between 20 KB and 50 KB for SSC?
Open PhotoSaathi, choose the SSC preset, and drop your photo. The tool resizes it to 200×230 pixels and searches for the best JPEG quality that lands between 20 KB and 50 KB — including padding photos that compress below 20 KB, which most tools cannot do.
Why does the SSC portal reject my photo?
The usual reasons: the file is over 50 KB or under 20 KB, the dimensions are wrong, or the format is not JPEG. All three are fixed automatically by the SSC preset.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. PhotoSaathi processes the photo entirely in your browser — it never leaves your device.
Do CGL, CHSL and MTS need different photo sizes?
They generally share the same envelope (20–50 KB JPEG), but always cross-check the current notification for your specific exam cycle, as requirements can change.
Requirements are revised every recruitment cycle. These figures reflect commonly published values — always cross-check the current official notification before submitting.
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