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NID DAT Photo & Signature Size

The NID DAT (National Institute of Design) portal requires a photo of 413×531 px (max 200 KB, JPEG) and a signature of 800×200 px (max 200 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 admissions.nid.edu notification before submitting.

Photo Size
413×531 px
Photo Max
50–200 KB
Signature Size
800×200 px
Sign KB
50–200 KB
Background: White background only
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Crop, Resize & Compress Photo

Target: 413×531 px · ≤ 200 KB · JPEG

Photo — 413×531 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 · 200 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 · 50–200 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 50–200 KB automatically. Keep it above 50 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

  • Strict minimum 50 KB requirement prevents candidates from uploading overly-compressed, low-quality images.
  • As a design institute, NID rejects severely skewed or stretched aspect ratios.

Source: admissions.nid.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the photo size for NID DAT?
The NID DAT (National Institute of Design) portal requires a photo of 413×531 pixels in JPG / JPEG format, with a maximum file size of 200 KB and a minimum of 50 KB. White background only.
What is the signature size for NID DAT?
The NID DAT signature upload requires an image of 800×200 pixels in JPG / JPEG format, with a file size between 50 KB and 200 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 NID DAT?
Open the Crop & Resize tool above. It is pre-loaded with the exact 413×531 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 200 KB.
How do I compress a photo under 200 KB for NID DAT?
Use the Compress Photo section on this page. Set the target KB to 200 (keep it above 50 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 NID DAT accept WebP or PNG photos?
No — National Institute of Design 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 NID DAT photos?
Strict minimum 50 KB requirement prevents candidates from uploading overly-compressed, low-quality images.
What else should I know about the NID DAT photo upload?
As a design institute, NID rejects severely skewed or stretched aspect ratios.

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