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CTET Photo & Signature Size

The CTET (CBSE) portal requires a photo of 350×450 px (max 100 KB, JPEG) and a signature of 350×150 px (max 30 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 ctet.nic.in notification before submitting.

Photo Size
350×450 px
Photo Max
10–100 KB
Signature Size
350×150 px
Sign KB
3–30 KB
Background: White or clear light background, full face view directly facing the camera
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Crop, Resize & Compress Photo

Target: 350×450 px · ≤ 100 KB · JPEG

Photo — 350×450 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 · 100 KB limit — click Export to crop and compress in one step.

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Target:×px

Drop an image to start

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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: 350×150 px · 3–30 KB · JPEG

Signature — 350×150 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 3–30 KB automatically. Keep it above 3 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

  • Photo dimensions must mathematically map closely to 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height).
  • The signature must be 3.5 cm (length) x 1.5 cm (height) and done with a black/blue pen.
  • Photos will be matched with the physical candidate at the exam center — avoid digital retouching.

Source: ctet.nic.in

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the photo size for CTET?
The CTET (CBSE) portal requires a photo of 350×450 pixels in JPG / JPEG format, with a maximum file size of 100 KB and a minimum of 10 KB. White or clear light background, full face view directly facing the camera.
What is the signature size for CTET?
The CTET signature upload requires an image of 350×150 pixels in JPG / JPEG format, with a file size between 3 KB and 30 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 CTET?
Open the Crop & Resize tool above. It is pre-loaded with the exact 350×450 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 100 KB.
How do I compress a photo under 100 KB for CTET?
Use the Compress Photo section on this page. Set the target KB to 100 (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 CTET accept WebP or PNG photos?
No — CBSE 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 CTET photos?
Photo dimensions must mathematically map closely to 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height).
What else should I know about the CTET photo upload?
The signature must be 3.5 cm (length) x 1.5 cm (height) and done with a black/blue pen.

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