CTET Photo & Signature Resizer
The CTET bulletin asks for a JPG photo of 3.5 × 4.5 cm between 10 and 100 KB, and a signature of 3.5 × 1.5 cm between 3 and 30 KB. This page opens with the photo selected; switch to CTET signature for the second file.
- Runs on your device
- No sign-up
- Free, no watermark
This page opens the Exam Photo & Signature Resizer with the settings for this task. You can change any of them above.
CTET upload requirements (September 2026 bulletin)
| Upload | Dimensions | File size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | 3.5 cm wide × 4.5 cm high | 10–100 KB | JPG / JPEG |
| Signature | 3.5 cm wide × 1.5 cm high | 3–30 KB | JPG / JPEG |
- The public notice of 25 August 2026, which reopened applications, didn't change these requirements.
Source: CTET September 2026 Information Bulletin (CBSE). Requirements can change with each new notice, so check the one for your exam before you apply.
How to use the CTET Photo & Signature Resizer
- 01Drop your photo into the tool. CTET photo is already selected.
- 02Move the crop box over your face and shoulders.
- 03Press Create JPG, check the size and download it.
- 04Choose CTET signature in the Preset list and do the same with a scan or photo of your signature.
Good to know
Exact centimetre size
Photo 276 × 354 px and signature 276 × 118 px, with 200 DPI saved in the file, so they print at 3.5 × 4.5 cm and 3.5 × 1.5 cm.
Inside the KB range
Quality is set to stay under the maximum. A file under the minimum gets invisible padding; the picture doesn't change.
Runs on your device
Your photo and signature are processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CTET photo size?
A JPG or JPEG of 3.5 cm wide × 4.5 cm high, between 10 and 100 KB, according to the CTET September 2026 bulletin.
What is the CTET signature size?
A JPG or JPEG of 3.5 cm wide × 1.5 cm high, between 3 and 30 KB.
How many pixels is 3.5 × 4.5 cm?
It depends on the resolution. At 200 DPI it's 276 × 354 pixels, which this tool makes; at 300 DPI it's 413 × 531. Either prints at 3.5 × 4.5 cm when the DPI is saved in the file, as it is here.
Is a live photo taken for CTET?
The September 2026 bulletin doesn't mention live photo capture. You upload a photo and a signature.
Is my photo uploaded to OptiPress?
No. It's cropped, resized and saved as JPG in your browser, and it never leaves your device.