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AFCAT Photo & Signature Size

The AFCAT (Indian Air Force) portal requires a photo of 200×230 px (max 50 KB, JPEG) and a signature of 140×60 px (max 50 KB). Use the three steps below to crop, resize, and compress both — entirely in your browser, nothing is uploaded.

Requirements change each exam cycle. Always verify from the official afcat.cdac.in notification before submitting.

Photo Size
200×230 px
Photo Max
10–50 KB
Signature Size
140×60 px
Sign KB
10–50 KB
Background: Light-colored background, preferably plain white
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Crop, Resize & Compress Photo

Target: 200×230 px · ≤ 50 KB · JPEG

Photo — 200×230 px

Drop your photo, choose Crop (trims sides of a landscape selfie) or Fit (keeps full face with padding). The export bar is pre-set to JPG · 50 KB limit — click Export to crop and compress in one step.

Open full tool →
Target:×px

Drop an image to start

Or click to browse • 100% client-side

How it works

  1. 1Upload an image
  2. 2Choose target: ratio, exact size, or platform preset
  3. 3Pick fit mode: crop, fit, or stretch
  4. 4Export at full resolution
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Crop & Compress Signature

Target: 140×60 px · 10–50 KB · JPEG

Signature — 140×60 px

Sign on plain white paper with black/blue ink. Photograph or scan it, then drop it here. Trim whitespace using Crop mode. Export compresses to 10–50 KB automatically. Keep it above 10 KB — portals reject files that are too small.

Target:×px

Drop an image to start

Or click to browse • 100% client-side

How it works

  1. 1Upload an image
  2. 2Choose target: ratio, exact size, or platform preset
  3. 3Pick fit mode: crop, fit, or stretch
  4. 4Export at full resolution

Official Requirements Summary

  • Requires candidate's left thumb impression image (10 KB to 50 KB).
  • The passport photograph must strictly capture the natural skin tone without cosmetic digital filters.

Source: afcat.cdac.in

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the photo size for AFCAT?
The AFCAT (Indian Air Force) portal requires a photo of 200×230 pixels in JPG / JPEG format, with a maximum file size of 50 KB and a minimum of 10 KB. Light-colored background, preferably plain white.
What is the signature size for AFCAT?
The AFCAT signature upload requires an image of 140×60 pixels in JPG / JPEG format, with a file size between 10 KB and 50 KB. Sign on plain white paper with black or blue ink, scan or photograph it, then compress using the tool below.
My photo is a selfie in 16:9 landscape — how do I fix it for AFCAT?
Open the Crop & Resize tool above. It is pre-loaded with the exact 200×230 px target. Select "Crop" mode, which trims the wide sides and keeps only the centre portion. Export as JPG, then use the Compress tool to bring it under 50 KB.
How do I compress a photo under 50 KB for AFCAT?
Use the Compress Photo section on this page. Set the target KB to 50 (keep it above 10 KB), choose JPG format, then click Compress. The tool binary-searches quality settings to get as close to your target as possible — all in your browser, nothing uploaded.
Does AFCAT accept WebP or PNG photos?
No — Indian Air Force portals generally require JPG / JPEG. WebP is not accepted by most government exam portals. Always save your final upload as JPEG (.jpg) unless the current official notification specifies otherwise.
Any special rules I should know about AFCAT photos?
Requires candidate's left thumb impression image (10 KB to 50 KB).
What else should I know about the AFCAT photo upload?
The passport photograph must strictly capture the natural skin tone without cosmetic digital filters.

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Last updated: 1 June 2026 · Data sourced from official Indian Air Force portals. Requirements may change — verify before submitting.