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GATE Photo & Signature Size

The GATE (IITs / IISc) portal requires a photo of 480×640 px (max 500 KB, JPEG) and a signature of 800×200 px (max 500 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 gate.iitkgp.ac.in notification before submitting.

Photo Size
480×640 px
Photo Max
5–500 KB
Signature Size
800×200 px
Sign KB
≤ 500 KB
Background: Light or white background, face clearly visible
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Crop, Resize & Compress Photo

Target: 480×640 px · ≤ 500 KB · JPEG

Photo — 480×640 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 · 500 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: 800×200 px · ≤ 500 KB · JPEG

Signature — 800×200 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 ≤ 500 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

  • GATE is conducted by IITs and IISc on rotation — the organising institute changes annually.
  • Photo must clearly show the candidate's face with name and date printed below.
  • The organising institute may update limits — always refer to the current GATE official website.

Source: gate.iitkgp.ac.in

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the photo size for GATE?
The GATE (IITs / IISc) portal requires a photo of 480×640 pixels in JPG / JPEG format, with a maximum file size of 500 KB and a minimum of 5 KB. Light or white background, face clearly visible.
What is the signature size for GATE?
The GATE signature upload requires an image of 800×200 pixels in JPG / JPEG format, with a maximum file size of 500 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 GATE?
Open the Crop & Resize tool above. It is pre-loaded with the exact 480×640 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 500 KB.
How do I compress a photo under 500 KB for GATE?
Use the Compress Photo section on this page. Set the target KB to 500 (keep it above 5 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 GATE accept WebP or PNG photos?
No — IITs / IISc 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 GATE photos?
GATE is conducted by IITs and IISc on rotation — the organising institute changes annually.
What else should I know about the GATE photo upload?
Photo must clearly show the candidate's face with name and date printed below.

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