State Civil Services

HPSC HCS Photo & Signature
Resize Tool

Resize your Haryana Civil Services application photo to exactly 3.5cm x 4.5cm and under 100 KB — directly in your browser, with no sign-up needed.

138 x 177 px (3.5x4.5 cm) Max 100 KB White/Light background

Resize Your Photo

Resize and compress your photo to match the strict HPSC portal requirements.

Photo Size 138 x 177 px (≈ 3.5x4.5 cm)
Max File Size 100 KB
Format JPEG, JPG, PNG
Background White / Light
Tap to upload your photo JPEG, PNG, WebP accepted
Your image is processed locally in your browser. No data is stored or uploaded.

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Dimensions —
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Format JPEG

HPSC HCS (Haryana Civil Services) — Photo Requirements

Getting your HPSC (Haryana Public Service Commission) application rejected because of a wrong photo size is a common issue. The portal checks file size and pixel dimensions strictly. A photo that doesn't fit the dimensional bounds or exceeds the KB limit will fail to upload.

Official Specifications

Photo Dimensions3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (≈ 138 x 177 px standard, officially 132-160 x 170-204 px)
Max File SizeMax 100 KB
Min File Size10 KB
Accepted FormatJPEG, JPG, PNG
Background & VisibilityWhite/Light background. Head, neck & face clearly visible. Recommend ~200 DPI.
Signature Size≈ 138 x 59 px (or 140 x 60 px)
Signature Size (KB)10–50 KB

Common Mistakes

Uploading a photo taken on WhatsApp or saved from social media. These images are compressed differently and often do not meet the exact pixel dimensions the strict HPSC portal prefers. Furthermore, the official notification asks for the head, neck, and face to be clearly visible without shadows. Failing to respect the 100 KB limit or providing blurry images is a fast track to application rejection.

Quick Tip

The HPSC portal recommends around 200 DPI for scans, but web uploads ultimately rely heavily on physical pixel dimensions. For a 3.5 cm width and 4.5 cm height, a pixel size strictly fixed around 138x177 px works perfectly across digital forms. Using this tool forces your image into the perfect bounding box while preserving the correct aspect ratio (cropping properly), completely bypassing frustrating upload errors.

How to Use ExamToolPro

Upload your photograph using the button above. The tool automatically applies the HPSC HCS specification. Click Resize Image. The tool adjusts width and height optimally for the 3.5x4.5 cm ratio, and compresses the file size to safely sit under 100 KB. Download the final file and upload it directly to the HPSC portal.

The HPSC photo specification is published in the official recruitment notification every year. The commission sets these limits to make document verification faster and more consistent across applications in Haryana. When every candidate follows the same format, officers can check photos quickly without confusion.

Many candidates discover the photo size rules only after the portal rejects their upload. At that point, they have to search for a resize tool, process the image, and come back. This wastes time, especially near the deadline when the portal is slow due to heavy traffic. Preparing the photo before starting the form is the better approach.

The HPSC online portal uses an automated system to check file dimensions and size before accepting the upload. This check happens instantly when you click Submit or Next. Resizing to the exact pixel specification eliminates guesswork and ensures your application process is seamless.

Your image is processed in your browser. No upload to any server.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HPSC HCS (Haryana Civil Services) photo and signature requirements.

The photo must be exactly 3.5 cm width by 4.5 cm height. Officially this can range from 132–160 px wide and 170–204 px high, but keeping it firmly at 138x177 px is standard practice. The file size must be between 10 KB and 100 KB.
The HPSC portal strongly requires a White or Light-coloured background. Ensure your head, neck, and face are clearly visible without harsh shadows.
JPEG, JPG, and PNG formats are accepted. PDF or BMP files are generally not accepted. Our tool defaults to JPEG as it is the most reliable format for compression under the 100 KB limit, but you can select PNG if preferred.
The signature should be approximately 138 x 59 pixels (or 140 x 60 pixels), and the file size must be between 10 KB and 50 KB. Signatures must be clear and not pixelated.
DPI refers to scanning density, but web portals evaluate your file based on the total pixel count and file size in KB. By generating a high-quality 138x177 pixel image constrained within the 100 KB limit via ExamToolPro, your file structurally fulfills the portal's upload criteria flawlessly.
No. All processing happens entirely inside your browser on your device using HTML5 Canvas. Your photo is never sent to any server. No account or login is needed.