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CAT Photo & Signature Size

The CAT (IIM) portal requires a photo of 430×596 px (max 80 KB, JPEG) and a signature of 720×240 px (max 80 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 iimcat.ac.in notification before submitting.

Photo Size
430×596 px
Photo Max
20–80 KB
Signature Size
720×240 px
Sign KB
≤ 80 KB
Background: White or light background, no sunglasses, no cap
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Crop, Resize & Compress Photo

Target: 430×596 px · ≤ 80 KB · JPEG

Photo — 430×596 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 · 80 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: 720×240 px · ≤ 80 KB · JPEG

Signature — 720×240 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 ≤ 80 KB automatically.

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

  • Both photo and signature must be in colour.
  • Blurred or unclear photos will cause rejection at the time of document verification.
  • Confirm limits from the CAT admission notice issued by the current year's convener IIM.

Source: iimcat.ac.in

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the photo size for CAT?
The CAT (IIM) portal requires a photo of 430×596 pixels in JPG / JPEG format, with a maximum file size of 80 KB and a minimum of 20 KB. White or light background, no sunglasses, no cap.
What is the signature size for CAT?
The CAT signature upload requires an image of 720×240 pixels in JPG / JPEG format, with a maximum file size of 80 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 CAT?
Open the Crop & Resize tool above. It is pre-loaded with the exact 430×596 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 80 KB.
How do I compress a photo under 80 KB for CAT?
Use the Compress Photo section on this page. Set the target KB to 80 (keep it above 20 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 CAT accept WebP or PNG photos?
No — IIM 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 CAT photos?
Both photo and signature must be in colour.
What else should I know about the CAT photo upload?
Blurred or unclear photos will cause rejection at the time of document verification.

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