Civil Service Exam Photo (CSC) Maker

Drop your photo, line it up in the frame and download a JPEG at 413 × 531 px. The settings below are already filled in for the Civil Service Exam Photo (CSC).

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Civil Service Exam Photo (CSC) requirements

Civil Service Exam Photo (CSC) size guide — 4.5 × 3.5 cm (passport size) · 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI · Head height 55%–70% of photo height — Civil Service Exam Photo (CSC) size guide

Size	4.5 × 3.5 cm (passport size)
Pixels (our output)	413 × 531 px at 300 DPI
Format	JPEG
Background	White
Head height	55%–70% of photo height

Passport size 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm, colour, white background
Taken within 3 months before you file
Close-up from the shoulders up, head and face at least 80% of the picture
Handwritten name tag (signature over printed full name) about 1 inch below the chin — not computer generated
Bare face: no glasses, coloured lenses or headdress

Checked against official guidance in October 2026. Requirements change from time to time. Check the latest rules from Civil Service Commission.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a Civil Service Exam Photo (CSC)?

4.5 × 3.5 cm (passport size). Picwright exports 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI, as a JPEG.

What background colour is required?

A plain white background. If yours is not, Picwright can replace it with AI right in your browser.

Can I print it?

Yes. Download the 4×6 inch print sheet, print it as a normal 4×6 photo and cut along the guides. Each copy prints at exactly 35 × 45 mm.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. Cropping, background removal and compression all run on your device. Nothing is uploaded or stored.

Are these the latest official requirements?

They are taken from the official guidance of Civil Service Commission, but rules change. Always check the current notice or official page before you submit.