Picwright

UPSC Photo Maker

Drop your photo, line it up in the frame and download a JPEG at 600 × 600 px, 20–300 KB. The settings below are already filled in for the UPSC Photo.

UPSC Photo requirements

UPSC Photo size guide — 350–1000 px square, 20–300 KB · 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI · Head height 60%–75% of photo height
UPSC Photo size guide
Size350–1000 px square, 20–300 KB
Pixels (our output)600 × 600 px at 300 DPI
File size20–300 KB
FormatJPEG
BackgroundWhite
Head height60%–75% of photo height
  • JPG, 20 KB to 300 KB
  • Between 350 × 350 and 1000 × 1000 pixels
  • Face about 3/4 of the photo, white background
  • Name and date of the photo printed below it, if your notice asks

Checked against official guidance in October 2026. Requirements change from time to time. Check the official page or notice before you submit.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a UPSC Photo?

350–1000 px square, 20–300 KB. Picwright exports 600 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI, 20–300 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, but rules change. Always check the current notice or official page before you submit.

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