GATE Photo Maker

Drop your photo, line it up in the frame and download a JPEG at 413 × 531 px, under 600 KB. The settings below are already filled in for the GATE Photo.

GATE Photo requirements

GATE Photo size guide — 3.5 × 4.5 cm, 200×260 to 530×690 px · 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI · Head height 60%–70% of photo height
GATE Photo size guide
Size3.5 × 4.5 cm, 200×260 to 530×690 px
Pixels (our output)413 × 531 px at 300 DPI
File sizeunder 600 KB
FormatJPEG
BackgroundWhite
Head height60%–70% of photo height
  • Colour passport size photo, 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm, JPG
  • Between 200 × 260 and 530 × 690 pixels
  • White background, face 60%–70% of the photo, frontal view
  • No cap, hat or sunglasses; check the GATE site for the current year

Checked against official guidance in October 2026. Requirements change from time to time. Check the latest rules from GATE 2027 (IIT Madras).

Frequently asked questions

What size is a GATE Photo?

3.5 × 4.5 cm, 200×260 to 530×690 px. Picwright exports 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI, under 600 KB, 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.

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 GATE 2027 (IIT Madras), but rules change. Always check the current notice or official page before you submit.