GATE Exam Signature Size & Free Resizer

The GATE Exam Signature has to match the official requirement: 250 x 80 pixels, file size 3 to 300 KB, background: plain light, not dark. Signatures that do not match are a common reason applications are delayed or rejected.

1 Choose what the photo is for

250 x 80 px3 KB - 300 KBHeight:width 1:2.75 to 1:3.75Background: plain light (not dark)

2 Add your signature

Drop a photo here or tap to choose
JPG, PNG or WebP · you can also paste (Ctrl+V)

Your photo stays on your device. Face detection and background removal also run on your device.

This tool crops and resizes your signature to 250 x 80 pixels and compresses it to 3 to 300 KB as a JPG, right in your browser.

GATE Exam Signature requirements

Print size	Height:width 1:2.75 to 1:3.75
Pixels (this tool)	250 x 80
File size	3 to 300 KB
Format	JPG / JPEG
Background	Plain light (not dark)

GATE 2026: 250 x 80 to 580 x 180 pixels, 3 KB to 300 KB, plain light background.

Official source: gate2026.iitg.ac.in · checked 2026-10-13

How to make your GATE Exam Signature in 4 steps

Sign on plain white paper in the ink colour your form asks for (usually black), keeping the signature inside a small box.
Photograph or scan the signature in even light, with no shadows across the paper.
Pick the image in the tool, tap "Make paper white" if needed, then use Zoom and Move to crop tightly around the signature box.
Check that the size and file size lines show ✅ (3 to 300 KB), then tap Download and upload the JPG.

Common reasons this signature is rejected

File size outside 3 to 300 KB.
Paper or ink that does not meet the requirement (plain light, not dark).
Shadows on the paper, or a faint or blurry signature.
Cropping so tightly that part of the signature is cut off.

Frequently asked questions

What is the GATE Exam Signature size?

250 x 80 pixels, file size 3 to 300 KB, background: plain light, not dark.

Where do these requirements come from?

From the official source linked on this page, checked 2026-10-13. Always confirm there before you submit.

Is my signature uploaded to a server?

No. Cropping, whitening and compression all run inside your browser. The signature image never leaves your device and nothing is stored.

What is the GATE Exam Signature size in pixels?

250 x 80 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the GATE Exam Signature.

What is the GATE Exam Signature size in KB?

The file must be 3 to 300 KB. The tool compresses your signature to fit automatically.

How do I resize my GATE Exam Signature online?

Pick your scanned signature in the tool on this page, crop it with Zoom and Move, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.

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