Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering Photo Resize — 240×320px, 5-200KB
Free photo resizer pre-locked to the exact specs IISc and IITs requires for GATE applications. Browser-only, no upload, no signup.
Drop your photo here for GATE
JPG, PNG, or HEIC. Photo never leaves your browser.
GATE photo specifications
| Width | 240 pixels |
|---|---|
| Height | 320 pixels |
| Min file size | 5 KB |
| Max file size | 200 KB |
| Format | JPG |
| Background | white |
| Authority | IISc and IITs |
| Apply at | https://gate.iisc.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 240×320px (the GATE 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 5-200KB range. Usually 3-5 passes.
- Download the result. Click Download. You get a JPG file at the exact GATE spec.
- Upload to the application portal. Submit the resized photo to https://gate.iisc.ac.in alongside your application.
Common rejection reasons for GATE photos
- Photo dimensions don't match the required 240×320 pixels
- File size is over 200KB or under 5KB
- 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 GATE?
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering application requires a photo of exactly 240×320 pixels, between 5KB and 200KB, in JPG format, on a white background.
+−How do I compress my GATE photo to under 200KB?
Drop your photo into the tool above. It pre-locks the dimensions to 240×320px 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 240px wide, the tool will upscale (which can look slightly blurry). For best results, start with a photo at least 480×640 pixels and let the tool downscale.
+−Can I use this for the GATE 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 — IISc and IITs rejects applications where the photo doesn't match the exact specs. The tool ensures your output is JPG, 240×320px, and 5-200KB before download.
+−Where do I upload the photo after compressing?
Upload it on the GATE application portal at https://gate.iisc.ac.in. We are not affiliated with IISc and IITs; this tool just helps you meet the technical photo spec.