IBPS Photo and Signature Size (SBI Too): Pixels, KB

18 October 2026 · ZapToolbox guides

In recent IBPS and SBI notifications, the photo and signature size for the online form is: photo 200 × 230 pixels, 20–50 KB and signature 140 × 60 pixels, 10–20 KB, both in JPG/JPEG format. The pixel sizes are usually written as "preferred", while the KB ranges are what the form checks most strictly. Rules can change from one cycle to the next, so always match these numbers against the notification for the exam you are applying to.

Below you will find the full list of uploads, how to get each file right in one go with our Exam Photo & Signature Resizer, and the mistakes that most often get an upload rejected.

IBPS and SBI photo and signature size at a glance

These are the values printed in recent IBPS (PO, Clerk, RRB) and SBI (PO, Clerk) notifications, as also reported by several exam-preparation websites. Treat them as a guide and confirm in your own notice.

Older notifications have sometimes used different KB ranges, which is why we keep repeating: open the PDF notice on the official IBPS or SBI careers website and check the "how to upload documents" section before you start.

Photo rules for IBPS and SBI forms

Besides size, bank exam notices usually describe how the photo should look. The common points are:

• A recent, passport-style colour photo.
• A light-coloured, preferably white, plain background.
• Face looking straight at the camera with a relaxed expression, eyes open.
• No caps or dark glasses. For rules on headwear and spectacles, follow the exact wording in your exam notice.
• Even lighting, with no heavy shadow on the face or background.

Some recent bank exam forms also capture a live photo through the webcam or phone camera during registration. Follow the on-screen steps for that part; the uploaded photo still needs to follow the size rules above.

Signature rules for IBPS and SBI forms

• Sign with a black ink pen on plain white paper.
• Use your normal running signature. Notices state that a signature written in CAPITAL LETTERS will not be accepted.
• The signature must be yours, not signed by anyone else.
• Your signature at the exam centre and on later documents should match the uploaded one, so don't invent a new style for the form.

How to resize photo and signature for IBPS or SBI (step by step)

1. Take the photos. Stand in front of a plain light wall in daylight and have someone take a photo at eye level. For the signature, sign on white paper and photograph it from straight above, with no shadow from your phone.
2. Open the resizer. Go to the Exam Photo & Signature Resizer and choose your photo.
3. Pick the requirement. Select "IBPS / SBI — Photo 200 × 230 px, 20–50 KB". The tool shows a frame of the right shape.
4. Frame it. Drag the photo and use the zoom slider so your face and the top of your shoulders fill the frame.
5. Make JPG. Tap "Make JPG". You will see the final pixel size and KB with a green tick if it is inside the range. Download it.
6. Repeat for the signature. Choose your signature photo, select "IBPS / SBI — Signature 140 × 60 px, 10–20 KB", zoom so the signature fills the box, and make the JPG.
7. Do the same for the thumb impression and declaration if your form asks for them; both have presets.

If your notice gives different numbers, choose "Custom size" and type the width, height, minimum KB and maximum KB from the notice. Everything happens in your browser, so your photo and signature are not uploaded to our server.

For more help with the signature, see our step-by-step guide to resizing a signature to 10–20 KB.

What if my photo is the right pixels but the wrong KB?

Two common situations:

• File too big (over 50 KB). The resizer lowers the JPG quality until it fits. If you are working with another tool, our Image Compressor lets you set a target such as 45 KB.
• File too small (under the minimum). A very simple image, like a signature on clean white paper, can come out below 10 KB even at top quality. Our resizer then adds harmless padding data inside the JPG so it reaches the minimum. The picture itself does not change.

Common reasons IBPS or SBI uploads get rejected

• Saving as PNG or WebP instead of JPG/JPEG.
• A photo with a busy background, a selfie taken at arm's length, or a group photo cropped down.
• A blurred or very dark photo where the face is unclear.
• A signature in capital letters, or a signature on lined or coloured paper.
• Uploading the photo in the signature box (or the other way round). Check each box before you click "save".
• A screenshot of a photo instead of the photo itself, which often adds black bars or phone status icons.

Tips before you submit

• Keep all four files in one folder with clear names like photo.jpg and signature.jpg.
• Open each file once after downloading to confirm it looks right.
• Keep a copy of the same photo. Admit cards and later stages may ask for matching printed photos, so get the same photo printed too.
• Apply a few days before the last date. Bank exam websites get very slow near the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

What is the photo size for the IBPS PO form?

Recent IBPS PO notices ask for a photo of 200 × 230 pixels (preferred) between 20 KB and 50 KB in JPG/JPEG format. Check the current notice in case it changes.

What is the signature size for the SBI Clerk and SBI PO form?

Recent SBI notices ask for a signature of 140 × 60 pixels (preferred) between 10 KB and 20 KB, signed in black ink on white paper.

Can I use the same photo for IBPS and SBI?

Usually yes, because recent notices use the same size. Just make sure the photo is recent and the notice for each exam still has the same numbers.

Is this resizer official?

No. ZapToolbox is an independent free tool. It simply helps you produce a file that matches the numbers you type or select.