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DefenceVerified · 2026-05-31

CDS Photo & Signature Resizer

Resize your photo and signature to official CDS requirements — automatically. No manual size entry, no guesswork. Upload → download in seconds.

Photo size
350 × 350 px
Photo file size
20–300 KB
Format
JPG/JPEG
Official source: upsc.gov.in

QUICK TOOLS

Resize Photo for CDSDraw Signature

Official Requirements — CDS

DocumentDimensions (px)File Size (KB)FormatStatus
Photograph350 × 35020300JPG/JPEG Verified
SignatureVaries20300JPG/JPEG Verified

Note: UPSC upsconline portal. Photo & signature JPG 20-300KB, 350x350 to 1000x1000 px.

How to resize photo for CDS form

01

Click "Resize Photo for CDS" above

The CDS preset loads automatically — no manual size entry needed.

02

Upload your photo

Photo from your phone works too. JPG or PNG, any size.

03

Tool resizes and compresses

Photo is resized to 350×350px and compressed to 20–300KB automatically.

04

Download the form-ready file

File is named correctly (e.g. photo_cds_200x230.jpg) and ready to upload to the form.

Common CDS photo upload errors & fixes

Error

Photo upload fails or size rejected

Fix

File size may be above 300KB. Use the tool above — it compresses automatically to the right range.

Error

Photo dimensions not accepted

Fix

Form expects exactly 350×350px. The tool auto-crops and resizes to this exact size.

Error

Wrong format error (must be JPG)

Fix

Upload a JPG/JPEG file. If your photo is PNG, the tool converts it to JPEG automatically on download.

Error

Signature upload error

Fix

Use the signature draw tool. It exports to the exact CDS signature dimensions.

Frequently asked questions — CDS

What is the photo size for CDS?

The official CDS photo size is 350×350 pixels, between 20KB and 300KB, in JPG/JPEG format.

What is the signature size for CDS?

The signature file size for CDS should be under 300KB. Check the official notification for exact pixel dimensions.

Can I use a photo clicked on my phone for CDS?

Yes. Mobile photos typically exceed the required file size and dimensions. Use the resize tool above — it automatically resizes and compresses your phone photo to the exact requirements.

Does the tool upload my photo to a server?

No. All processing happens in your browser using the Canvas API. Your photo never leaves your device. No login required, no file storage.

My CDS photo upload is rejected even after resizing. What should I do?

Some portals also check for white background and face visibility — these cannot be auto-verified. Ensure your photo has a plain white background and your face is clearly visible, centered, and not blurry.

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