TNPSC Photo Creator & Compressor – Resize Photo for TNPSC and Government Exams
Prepare your application photo to the exact size, dimensions and file format required by TNPSC — and by SSC, UPSC, banking, railway and other government exams. Upload, crop, resize and compress in one step, right in your browser.
TNPSC Photo Requirements
TNPSC applications require a recent colour photograph that meets specific dimension, file size, format and resolution rules. The requirements shown in the tool above are pulled from our current TNPSC requirement profile and are kept up to date whenever TNPSC issues a new notification, so you don't need to hunt for the numbers yourself — just select TNPSC and the correct values load automatically.
How to Create and Compress a TNPSC Photo
- Select TNPSC from the examination dropdown.
- Upload your photograph (JPG or PNG).
- Crop it to the required area using the on-screen crop box.
- Add your candidate name and the date of photography if TNPSC currently requires it.
- Click Crop, Resize & Compress — the tool resizes to the exact pixel dimensions required.
- The photo is automatically compressed to fit the required KB range.
- Check the result summary to confirm the file is within range.
- Download the finished photo and upload it to your TNPSC application.
TNPSC Photo Size, Dimensions and Format
Here is a quick reference for the currently configured TNPSC photo specification. These values are illustrative of what TNPSC has typically required — always confirm against the live values shown in the tool above and the official TNPSC notification, since a newer notification can change them.
| Dimensions | 130 × 170 pixels |
|---|---|
| File size | 20–50 KB |
| Format | JPG/JPEG |
| Resolution | 200 DPI |
| Name | Required where specified |
| Date | Required where specified |
TNPSC Photo Requirements for Online Application
- Colour photograph, not black and white.
- White or plain light-coloured background.
- Frontal view, facing the camera directly.
- Both ears visible where required.
- Part of the neck visible where required.
- Clear, sharply focused face — no shadows, glare or blur.
- Candidate name printed on the photo, where the current notification requires it.
- Date of photography printed on the photo, where required.
- Photograph should generally be recent — check the applicable date requirement in the official notification.
- Group photos, selfies, sunglasses, caps and heavily filtered images are typically not accepted.
TNPSC Photo Upload Instructions
Before uploading to the official TNPSC application portal:
- Use a digital photograph where possible; a clearly scanned photograph is also acceptable.
- Scan at 200 DPI for a sharp, correctly sized result.
- Crop tightly to just the photograph — avoid uploading the entire scanned sheet or ID card border.
- Confirm the final file size falls within the required KB range before uploading.
- Save the file with a simple, recognisable filename.
Photo Creator for Other Government Exams
This tool isn't limited to TNPSC. Candidates preparing for SSC, UPSC, banking exams (IBPS), railway exams (RRB), teaching eligibility tests, police and other recruitment exams can use the same tool — just select the relevant examination from the dropdown to load that exam's photo specification.
Photo Requirements for SSC, UPSC and Other Exams
Each examination authority sets its own rules for dimensions, file size, format, resolution and background. SSC, UPSC, banking and railway exams do not all share the same photo specification as TNPSC, so always select the correct examination profile in the tool above before cropping and downloading your photo — one photo specification does not work for every examination.
How to Resize and Compress a Photo for Government Exams
Whichever examination you choose, the workflow is the same: crop to the required area, resize to the exact pixel dimensions, compress to fit the required file size, preview the result, and download.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should my TNPSC photo be?
TNPSC photos are typically required at 130 × 170 pixels, 20–50 KB, JPG/JPEG format at 200 DPI. Always check the current TNPSC notification, as these values can change.
What is the TNPSC photo KB limit?
The commonly specified limit is 20–50 KB. This tool compresses your photo to fit that range automatically.
What dimensions should my TNPSC photo have?
Generally 130 × 170 pixels. Select TNPSC above to auto-fill the current dimensions.
How do I resize a TNPSC photo?
Upload your photo, select TNPSC, crop to the required area, and the tool resizes it to the exact required dimensions automatically.
How do I compress a TNPSC photo?
After cropping and resizing, the tool automatically compresses the photo so the final file size falls within the required KB range.
Can I use this for SSC or UPSC applications?
Yes — select SSC, UPSC, Banking or Railway from the dropdown to switch requirements.
Are name and date required on every exam photo?
Not always. The tool shows the name/date field automatically only when your selected examination requires it.
Disclaimer: TNCareerHub is an independent exam-preparation resource and is not officially affiliated with TNPSC, SSC, UPSC, IBPS, RRB or any government recruitment body. Requirement values shown here are provided as a convenience and may change — always cross-check against the latest official notification before submitting your application. Read our full Disclaimer.
Privacy: Photos you upload are processed in memory to generate your resized/compressed file and are never saved, logged, or shared — the file is discarded once it's returned to your browser. Please only upload your own photo, or one you're authorised to process, and avoid uploading images that also contain unrelated ID documents in frame. Read our full Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.