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Image preparation guides
Everything you need to know about preparing photos for Indian government portals, understanding image compression, and getting uploads accepted first time.
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Compression
Image Basics
- Image Basics
Image compression explained
What is image compression, how does it work, and why does it reduce file size? Plain-language explanation of lossy vs lossless, JPEG, PNG, and WebP compression.
7 min read - Image Basics
JPEG vs PNG: which format should you use
JPEG and PNG are both image formats but they work very differently. Here is when to use JPEG, when to use PNG, and which one Indian government portals actually accept.
5 min read - Image Basics
Image dimensions vs file size: what is the difference
Pixels and KB are not the same thing. Understand the difference between image dimensions (width x height) and file size (KB or MB) and how to control both.
6 min read
Government Portals
- Government Portals
Complete passport photo guide for Indian applicants
Everything about Indian passport photo requirements: correct dimensions, background, expression, file size, and what gets your application rejected. Updated for Passport Seva portal.
7 min read - Government Portals
Complete guide to signature upload for exam and ID portals
How to prepare your digital signature for UPSC, IBPS, Aadhaar, PAN card, and other Indian portals. Correct dimensions, file size, and scanning tips.
6 min read - Government Portals
Photo requirements for Indian online applications
Exact photo size, dimensions, and format for UPSC, GPSC, SSC, Aadhaar, PAN card, Passport, Voter ID, IBPS, and 10 more Indian government portals.
8 min read
Best Practices
- Best Practices
Common image upload problems and how to fix them
Why is your image being rejected by a government portal? File too large, wrong dimensions, wrong format, or poor image quality. Here is what each error means and how to fix it.
7 min read - Best Practices
Image optimisation best practices
Practical image optimisation tips for government portal uploads, web images, and everyday use. How to reduce file size while keeping images sharp and meeting portal requirements.
6 min read