GATE Photo Resizer — Photo & Signature Size
Exact photo and signature specifications for the GATE GOAPS application, plus a free resizer that hits every limit precisely.
GATE needs a photo (5-600 KB, 200×260 to 530×690 px) and a signature (3-300 KB, 250×80 to 580×180 px), both JPEG. Use PhotoResizer's GATE preset to hit both ranges exactly.
GATE photo & signature specifications
| Requirement | Photograph | Signature |
|---|---|---|
| Format | JPEG | JPEG |
| File size | 5 KB – 600 KB | 3 KB – 300 KB |
| Dimensions | 200×260 to 530×690 px | 250×80 to 580×180 px |
| Aspect ratio | 0.66 – 0.89 (width:height) | 1:2.75 to 1:3.75 (height:width) |
| Print size | 3.5 × 4.5 cm passport photo | — |
| Other rules | Face covers 60-70% of frame, plain background | Black or dark blue ink, white paper |
Why GATE photo uploads get rejected
Unlike most exams that only check a KB range, GATE also enforces an aspect ratio — a photo cropped to the wrong width-to-height proportion gets rejected even if the file size and pixel count look fine. The signature has the same issue in reverse: a very short, wide scan often fails the 1:2.75–1:3.75 ratio check. Crop to the ratio first, then compress to the KB range — doing it the other way round is what causes most repeat rejections.
How to resize your photo for GATE
- Crop to the ratio first — 0.66–0.89 for the photo, 1:2.75–1:3.75 for the signature, before worrying about file size.
- Open the GATE preset in PhotoResizer and upload your photo and signature.
- Set the target size — PhotoResizer compresses into the 5-600 KB / 3-300 KB ranges automatically.
- Download — GOAPS-ready JPEGs for your GATE application.
Frequently asked questions
What is the photo size for GATE?
GATE needs a recent colour passport-size photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm) in JPEG, between 5 KB and 600 KB, sized 200x260 to 530x690 pixels, with the face covering 60-70% of the frame. Confirm the exact limits on the current GOAPS notification.
What is the signature size for GATE?
GATE signatures are 3 KB to 300 KB in JPEG, sized 250x80 to 580x180 pixels, handwritten in black or dark blue ink on white paper.
How do I resize my photo for GATE on GOAPS?
Open PhotoResizer's GATE preset, upload your photo and signature, and download JPEGs sized for GOAPS upload — free and in your browser.
Is the GATE photo resizer free?
Yes — free, no sign-up, no watermark, and private (runs entirely in your browser).
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