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How to use the tools
Choose a task below and follow the steps. You do not need an account or an exam preset to begin.
1. Prepare a photo
Upload your image
Open the photo tool and click Upload your photo. On a phone, choose a file from your photo library or files. On a computer, you can also drag an image into the upload area.
Use JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MiB and 24 megapixels. HEIC, GIF and SVG are not supported. Convert an unsupported format before selecting it.
Crop, zoom and rotate
Drag the image to position it inside the crop frame. Use Zoom to move closer and the rotation buttons to turn the image left or right by 90°. Keep the face and any required details inside the frame.
Add a name and photo date, if needed
Turn on Add name & photo date, enter your name and the actual date the photo was taken, and adjust the text size or color. Both fields start empty. Leave this option off if you do not need a text strip.
The white strip sits inside the final image dimensions. The crop frame shows the remaining photo area. Turn on Preview final crop and text to inspect the layout before compression.
Generate the JPEG
Click Generate JPG. The tool creates a real JPEG and checks its encoding, pixels, byte size and DPI metadata. If it cannot meet your selected target, it explains the problem instead of showing a successful result.
2. Prepare a signature
Upload a clear signature image
Open the signature tool and select Upload your signature. Start with a scan or a clear photograph where all pen strokes can be seen.
Choose full-image fitting or manual cropping
Keep the full signature starts enabled. It fits the whole source image inside the output and adds white space where needed. Adjust White margin to add space around it.
To remove unwanted areas from the source, turn this option off and drag or zoom the manual crop. Keep the beginning and end of every pen stroke inside the frame.
Review rotation and brightness
Use the rotation buttons if the image is sideways. Brightness starts at 100% and is optional. Watch fine or faint strokes when adjusting it; the tool does not redraw or restore missing handwriting.
Generate and inspect
Click Generate JPG, then enlarge the result. Check that every stroke remains readable before downloading.
3. Change settings
You can start with Default Settings. Use Change Settings in the output panel only when you need different values.
| Tool | Dimensions | Export pixels | DPI metadata | Target size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | 276 × 354 px | 200 | 20–50 KB |
| Signature | 400 × 133 px | 400 × 133 px | 200 | 10–20 KB |
- Dimension unit: choose Centimeter or Pixel. Use Pixel when your application gives an exact pixel width and height.
- Width and height: determine the final image dimensions. The export target below the controls shows the derived pixels.
- DPI: keep the default unless your application asks for a different value. In Centimeter mode, changing it also changes the output width and height in pixels. In Pixel mode, the width and height stay the same.
- Maximum size target (KiB): sets the top of the accepted range. This tool also checks the minimum: 20–50 KB for photos and 10–20 KB for signatures. Size settings use 1 KB = 1024 bytes; output caps are 49,999 bytes for photos and 20,000 bytes for signatures, so they also stay within decimal KB limits. The tool never adds filler bytes.
- Restore defaults: restores the values in the table for the current tool. It does not select an official exam preset.
Changing a setting clears the previous output and its pass status. Click Generate JPG again before downloading.
Check your examination notice
Default Settings are product targets, not verified TNPSC requirements. An application may also set a minimum file size or require different dimensions. Consult the size guide and your specific notice.
4. Check and download
Read the measured output
The result lists the actual pixel dimensions, file bytes, JPEG encoding, read-back DPI and filename. A technical pass means the file matched the selected tool targets. It does not certify the image contents or guarantee acceptance by a portal.
Look closely
Click View larger to inspect the face, text or pen strokes. Close the enlarged preview with Close or Escape. Choose Edit again if you need to change the result.
Save and open the file
Click Download JPG. The suggested filename is Photograph.jpg or Signature.jpg. Your browser or operating system controls the save location and may ask where to put the file.
Download started confirms that saving was requested. Check your browser’s downloads or your device’s Files app, and open the saved file to make sure it is the one you want.
5. Fix a problem
The output cannot fit the target KB
Review the error and your notice. You may need to increase the target or reduce output dimensions if your application allows it. The tool will not silently change your selected dimensions or report a failed file as passed.
The name or date does not fit
Use a smaller text size, increase the output width if allowed, or turn off the strip if it is not required. Long text is rejected rather than silently cut off.
The output looks wrong
Use Edit again to adjust the crop or rotation. A clearer original can help with blur or faint handwriting. Resizing and compression cannot recreate detail that is missing from the source.
The application portal rejects the file
Compare the saved file against the exact notice, including minimum and maximum bytes, pixels and text requirements. Read the upload troubleshooting guide for dimensions, size and format checks.
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