How many passport photos fit on a 4x6 inch photo paper?

A standard 4x6 inch print sheet fits exactly 6 passport photos (35x45 mm) comfortably with realistic margins and cutting guidelines for easy scissor trimming.

Are my personal photos and signatures uploaded to any server?

No. All photo resizing, face cropping, background whitening, and KB compression run 100% locally in your device's browser memory (HTML5 Canvas). Your files never touch any external server.

How do I add Candidate Name and Date of Photo (DOP) for SSC or UPSC exams?

Select the Govt Exam Photo Resizer or Name & Date Stamp Maker, enter your full name and the date of capture. The tool automatically overlays the official high-contrast white banner at the bottom of the photo according to notification guidelines.

How do I convert a paper signature to a transparent PNG?

Use the Signature Background Remover tool. Upload a smartphone photo of your paper signature, and the tool will automatically eliminate background shadows, convert blue ink to official black ink if selected, and export a clean transparent PNG or compressed JPG.

UPSC Civil Services & OTR Photo Guidelines (2025–2026): Name & Date of Photo (DOP) Stamp Rules Explained

Complete guide for UPSC IAS, IPS, CDS, NDA, and CSE applicants on creating official 10-day recent photographs with Candidate Name and Date of Photograph (DOP) bottom banners.

1. Official UPSC One Time Registration (OTR) Photo Mandate

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) revised its photographic instructions for the Civil Services Examination (CSE), NDA, CDS, CMS, and Indian Forest Service. The most critical change requires the candidate’s photograph to clearly show their Full Name and the Date on which the photograph was captured (D.O.P) printed clearly on the lower portion of the photograph.

Parameter	UPSC Candidate Photo	UPSC Candidate Signature
Dimensions (Min - Max)	350 × 350 px to 1000 × 1000 px	350 × 350 px to 1000 × 1000 px
File Size (KB Range)	20 KB to 300 KB	20 KB to 300 KB
Aspect Ratio	1:1 (Square) or 3:4 Portrait	1:1 (Square) or 2:1 Landscape
Mandatory Banner	Candidate Name & Date of Photo (DOP)	Plain White Background, No Banner

2. The "10-Day Recency" Rule for UPSC Examinations

According to the UPSC examination notice, the photograph must not be more than 10 days old from the commencement of the online application form. Furthermore, the candidate's appearance on the day of the preliminary, mains, and interview stages must match the photograph (e.g., beard vs. clean-shaven).

3. How to Generate the Name & Date (DOP) Banner Correctly

Many candidates attempt to edit their photos using mobile painting apps, resulting in pixelated text or blurry margins. UPSC automated scanners require a crisp, vector-rendered banner:

Banner Background: High-opacity solid white rectangle across the bottom 15%–20% of the photo.
Typography: Bold, dark sans-serif font (such as Arial or Plus Jakarta Sans).
Line 1: Full Name in UPPERCASE (e.g., "VIKRAMADITYA SINGH").
Line 2: Date of capture (e.g., "DOP: 14.02.2025" or "14-02-2025").

4. Creating UPSC Compliant Photos with InstantPhotoResize.in

Use our dedicated Name & Date (DOP) Stamp Maker or Exam Photo & Signature Resizer:

Upload your portrait photograph.
Check the "Name & Date Banner" toggle.
Enter your registered candidate name and the capture date.
Adjust the preview using our real-time biometric crop guides.
Download your 300 DPI high-resolution JPG formatted to 50KB–200KB.