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KCET Photo & Signature Size

The KCET (KEA) portal requires a photo of 300×400 px (max 40 KB, JPEG) and a signature of 400×150 px (max 40 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 cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea notification before submitting.

Photo Size
300×400 px
Photo Max
5–40 KB
Signature Size
400×150 px
Sign KB
5–40 KB
Background: Light background
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Crop, Resize & Compress Photo

Target: 300×400 px · ≤ 40 KB · JPEG

Photo — 300×400 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 · 40 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: 400×150 px · 5–40 KB · JPEG

Signature — 400×150 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 5–40 KB automatically. Keep it above 5 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

  • Files must strictly be below 40 KB, making compression efficiency very important.
  • Left Hand Thumb Impression is also required within the same 5-40 KB limits.

Source: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in/kea

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the photo size for KCET?
The KCET (KEA) portal requires a photo of 300×400 pixels in JPG / JPEG format, with a maximum file size of 40 KB and a minimum of 5 KB. Light background.
What is the signature size for KCET?
The KCET signature upload requires an image of 400×150 pixels in JPG / JPEG format, with a file size between 5 KB and 40 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 KCET?
Open the Crop & Resize tool above. It is pre-loaded with the exact 300×400 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 40 KB.
How do I compress a photo under 40 KB for KCET?
Use the Compress Photo section on this page. Set the target KB to 40 (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 KCET accept WebP or PNG photos?
No — KEA 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 KCET photos?
Files must strictly be below 40 KB, making compression efficiency very important.
What else should I know about the KCET photo upload?
Left Hand Thumb Impression is also required within the same 5-40 KB limits.

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