Resize your photo to exact KB limits required for state ration card portals.
Most state ration card portals accept photos in JPG or JPEG format, between 5KB and 100KB. The exact size and pixel dimensions vary by state. Maharashtra and Kerala require 160×200 pixels (5KB–20KB). West Bengal requires 132×170 pixels (under 50KB), scanned at 200 DPI in True Color. Bihar requires all documents merged into a single PDF under 1MB. Background must be plain white or light-colored. Face must cover 70–80% of the frame.
| State | Dimensions | Max File Size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharashtra | 160 × 200–212 px | 5KB – 20KB | JPG |
| Kerala | 160 × 200 px | 5KB – 20KB | JPG |
| West Bengal | 132 × 170 px (3.5×4.5 cm) | Under 50KB, 200 DPI True Color | JPG |
| Bihar | Passport size | Under 100KB (photo); 1MB (PDF) | JPG / PDF |
| Meghalaya | Standard passport size | 20KB – 100KB | JPG |
| Most others | Standard passport size | Under 30KB – 100KB | JPG / PNG |
Requirements may change. Check your state portal before uploading.
Bihar applicants: combine documents into 1MB PDF for Bihar ration card. Need to resize your signature image? Most state portals require a separate signature upload.
Most portals accept photos between 5KB and 100KB in JPG format. Maharashtra and Kerala require 5KB–20KB at 160×200 pixels. West Bengal requires under 50KB at 132×170 pixels. Use the tool above to compress your photo to the exact size needed.
Plain white or light-colored background. Avoid shadows, patterns, or coloured walls. The face must be clearly visible and cover at least 70–80% of the frame.
Common reasons: file too large, wrong format (HEIC or TIFF instead of JPG), blurry image, dark background, face not centered, or dimensions outside the required range for your state portal.
Yes. This tool works directly in your mobile browser. Upload your photo, select the target file size (usually 20KB or 30KB), and download the resized image. No app needed.
Most state portals accept JPG or JPEG only. Some accept PNG. PDF format is used only for scanned documents, not photos. HEIC files from iPhones are converted to JPG automatically by this tool.
Signature image size is typically 10KB to 100KB in JPG format, approximately 140×60 pixels. Use the Signature Resize tool [/signature-resize] to auto-crop and compress your signature before uploading.
Yes. Bihar (RCMS portal) requires all applicant documents merged into a single PDF under 1MB. Income and caste certificates must be in a separate file. Use the JPG to PDF tool [/jpg-to-pdf] to combine your documents.
West Bengal portals require photos scanned at minimum 200 DPI in True Color (full RGB, not grayscale). This ensures image clarity for portal validation. A standard phone camera photo at full resolution qualifies.