Photo Cropper for Government Job Forms
Crop to exact 3.5:4.5 passport size, 1:1 square, or custom ratio — SSC, UPSC, IBPS presets. Free, no upload.
Step 1 — Aspect Ratio
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Aspect Ratio Guide for Government Photos
Choose the correct ratio based on your portal requirements.
| Aspect Ratio | Used For | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5 : 4.5 | SSC, Railway RRB, TNPSC, most central exams | Passport-size standard. Width narrower than height. |
| 1 : 1 | UPSC CSE, BPSC (550×550px, 250×250px) | Perfect square. Equal width and height. |
| 4 : 3 | Some state PSC exams, wide crop | Wider than tall. Landscape orientation. |
| 16 : 9 | Banner or wide photo uploads | Widescreen ratio. Crops a large horizontal band. |
| Free | When no specific ratio is mandated | Crops the full image without ratio constraint. |
How to Crop Your Photo
Select Aspect Ratio
Choose 3.5:4.5 for most exams, 1:1 (square) for UPSC/BPSC, or Free for no constraint.
Upload Photo
Drag & drop or tap to upload. JPG, PNG, WebP accepted. Preview shows the crop box in real-time.
Adjust Position
Use Horizontal and Vertical sliders to move the crop box. Click "Center crop" to reset to center.
Crop Photo
Click Crop Photo. The result preview appears on the right.
Download & Resize
Download cropped_photo.jpg, then use the Photo Resizer tool for exact pixel dimensions and KB size.
Frequently Asked Questions
1What is the 3.5×4.5 cm aspect ratio for government photos?
The 3.5×4.5 cm ratio means the width is 3.5 cm and height is 4.5 cm — the standard passport size in India. As a ratio, this is approximately 7:9 (width:height). In pixels, this corresponds to 132×170px for SSC or 200×230px for IBPS/Railway. Our 3.5:4.5 crop preset matches this ratio exactly so your photo has the right proportions before resizing.
2Should I crop the photo before or after resizing?
Crop first, then resize. Use this Photo Cropper to get the correct aspect ratio (e.g., 3.5:4.5 for SSC). Then use the Photo Resizer to reduce to the exact pixel dimensions (e.g., 132×170px) and file size (e.g., 20–50 KB). This two-step workflow ensures your face is correctly framed and the final file meets all portal requirements.
3How do I crop a photo to exactly 550×550 pixels for UPSC?
Use the 1:1 (square) aspect ratio preset in this Photo Cropper. It will crop your photo to a square from the center. Adjust the vertical position slider to ensure your face is centered in the crop area. After cropping, use the Photo Resizer to output at exactly 550×550 pixels within the 20–300 KB range that UPSC requires.
4What if the crop cuts off part of my face?
Use the position sliders (Horizontal and Vertical) to adjust where the crop box is positioned. Slide the vertical slider upward to include more of the top of your head. The preview updates in real-time showing the amber crop box over your photo. Click "Center crop" to reset to the middle position.
5Does cropping affect file size?
Yes — cropping removes pixels, which reduces the file size. A 3.5:4.5 crop on a large photo will produce a smaller file. After cropping, the download is JPEG at 92% quality. If you need to hit a specific KB range, pass the cropped photo to the Photo Resizer tool afterward.
6Can I crop the photo on my phone?
Yes, this tool works on mobile browsers. Upload your photo, select the aspect ratio, use the sliders to position the crop, and tap Crop Photo. The download saves to your phone's downloads folder. Use Chrome or Safari for the smoothest mobile experience.