GATE Exam Photo Size & Free Resizer

GATE 2026 asks for a JPEG/JPG photograph between 5 KB and 600 KB, with a resolution between 200 x 260 pixels (minimum) and 530 x 690 pixels (maximum), passport-size (3.5 cm wide x 4.5 cm high), on a white background with no other objects or persons.

1 Choose what the photo is for

200 x 260 px5 KB - 600 KBPassport sizeBackground: white

2 Add your photo

Drop a photo here or tap to choose
JPG, PNG or WebP · you can also paste (Ctrl+V)

Your photo stays on your device. Face detection and background removal also run on your device.

This tool crops your photo to 200 x 260 pixels and keeps the file inside 5 to 600 KB. GATE also asks that your face covers about 60 to 70% of the photo, so use Zoom to fill the frame. Photos that do not follow the rules can lead to rejection of the application, and the fee is not refunded.

GATE Exam Photo requirements

Print size	Passport size
Pixels (this tool)	200 x 260
File size	5 to 600 KB
Format	JPG / JPEG
Background	White

GATE 2026: 200 x 260 to 530 x 690 pixels, aspect ratio 0.66 to 0.89, JPEG, 5 KB to 600 KB, white background.

Official source: gate2026.iitg.ac.in · checked 2026-10-13

How to make your GATE Exam Photo in 4 steps

Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a background that meets the requirement (white).
Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.

Common reasons this photo is rejected

A background that is not white, or that shows other objects or people.
Face too small: GATE asks for the face to cover about 60 to 70% of the image.
Sunglasses or coloured glasses, caps, hats or masks. Regular glasses are allowed if there is no glare.
Image outside 200 x 260 to 530 x 690 pixels, or a file outside 5 to 600 KB.

Frequently asked questions

What is the GATE photo size?

JPEG, 5 KB to 600 KB, between 200 x 260 and 530 x 690 pixels, passport size 3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background.

What is the GATE signature size?

JPEG, 3 KB to 300 KB, between 250 x 80 and 580 x 180 pixels, in black or dark blue ink. Use the GATE signature tool on this site.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Resizing, compression, face detection and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.

What is the GATE Exam Photo size in pixels?

200 x 260 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the GATE Exam Photo.

What is the GATE Exam Photo size in KB?

The file must be 5 to 600 KB. The tool compresses your photo to fit automatically.

How do I resize a photo for the GATE Exam Photo online?

Pick your photo in the tool on this page, adjust zoom so the face is centred, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.

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