Common Admission Test Photo Resize — 200×230px, 10-80KB
Free photo resizer pre-locked to the exact specs Indian Institutes of Management requires for CAT applications. Browser-only, no upload, no signup.
Drop your photo here for CAT
JPG, PNG, or HEIC. Photo never leaves your browser.
CAT photo specifications
| Width | 200 pixels |
|---|---|
| Height | 230 pixels |
| Min file size | 10 KB |
| Max file size | 80 KB |
| Format | JPG |
| Background | white |
| Authority | Indian Institutes of Management |
| Apply at | https://iimcat.ac.in |
How to resize (5 steps)
- Upload your photo. Drag your photo onto the drop zone above, or click to choose a file. JPG, PNG, and HEIC are all accepted.
- Tool auto-locks dimensions. The tool automatically resizes to 200×230px (the CAT required size). You don't need to set anything.
- Tool auto-targets file size. Binary search runs across JPG quality levels until output lands within 5% of the 10-80KB range. Usually 3-5 passes.
- Download the result. Click Download. You get a JPG file at the exact CAT spec.
- Upload to the application portal. Submit the resized photo to https://iimcat.ac.in alongside your application.
Common rejection reasons for CAT photos
- Photo dimensions don't match the required 200×230 pixels
- File size is over 80KB or under 10KB
- File format is not JPG (e.g. PNG when JPG is required)
- Background is not white (e.g. patterned wallpaper or gradient)
- Photo is blurry, dark, or has a visible filter
- Face takes up too little or too much of the frame
- Wearing sunglasses, hat, or other accessories that obscure facial features
Frequently asked questions
+−What is the photo size for CAT?
The Common Admission Test application requires a photo of exactly 200×230 pixels, between 10KB and 80KB, in JPG format, on a white background.
+−How do I compress my CAT photo to under 80KB?
Drop your photo into the tool above. It pre-locks the dimensions to 200×230px and runs binary search across quality levels to land within 5% of your target size. The output downloads as JPG.
+−Will my photo be uploaded to your server?
No. Compression runs entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your photos never leave your device — useful for sensitive ID documents.
+−What if my original photo is too small or too low resolution?
If your source is under 200px wide, the tool will upscale (which can look slightly blurry). For best results, start with a photo at least 400×460 pixels and let the tool downscale.
+−Can I use this for the CAT signature scan too?
This page is calibrated for the photo. For signature scanning, use the main image compressor at https://wrrk.space/image-compressor with target-KB mode set to your signature's required size (typically 4-30KB).
+−Is the photo format requirement strict?
Yes — Indian Institutes of Management rejects applications where the photo doesn't match the exact specs. The tool ensures your output is JPG, 200×230px, and 10-80KB before download.
+−Where do I upload the photo after compressing?
Upload it on the CAT application portal at https://iimcat.ac.in. We are not affiliated with Indian Institutes of Management; this tool just helps you meet the technical photo spec.