The CAT (IIM) photo must be 1200 × 1200 pixels (width × height), with a file size between 30 KB and 80 KB, in JPG/JPEG format. Upload your photo in the tool below and it is resized and compressed to exactly this size in one click.
⚡ CAT Photo Resizer — 1200×1200px, 30–80 KB● 100% private · in your browser
CAT Photo Requirements
| Width | 1200 px |
|---|---|
| Height | 1200 px |
| File size | 30 – 80 KB |
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 |
| Print size @200 DPI | 15.24 × 15.24 cm |
CAT Signature Requirements
| Width | 1000 px |
|---|---|
| Height | 350 px |
| File size | 30 – 80 KB |
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
CAT Photo Guidelines — Do's & Don'ts
✅ Do
- Recent colour passport-style photo (taken within the last 3–6 months)
- Plain white or light-coloured background
- Face centred and clearly visible, covering about 50–70% of the frame
- Eyes open, neutral expression, looking straight at the camera
- Even lighting — no shadows on the face or background
❌ Avoid
- Caps, hats or dark sunglasses (religious headwear is usually allowed)
- Selfies with beauty filters, heavy edits or tilted angles
- Group photos, cropped ID-card photos or photos of a printed photo
- Blurred, pixelated or over-exposed images
How to Resize the CAT Photo (4 Steps)
- Upload your photo in the tool above (JPG, PNG, HEIC or WEBP, from gallery or camera).
- Crop — the box is locked to the 1:1 ratio required by CAT (IIM). Zoom, rotate or remove the background if needed.
- Process — the photo is resized to 1200×1200px and compressed into 30–80 KB automatically.
- Download the JPG and upload it on the CAT (IIM) application form.
Common reasons the photo upload is rejected
- File is larger than 80 KB or smaller than 30 KB.
- Dimensions are not 1200×1200px, or the image is stretched.
- Wrong format — PNG, HEIC or PDF instead of JPG.
- Dark, blurred or non-white background, or face not clearly visible.
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CAT Photo Size — FAQs
What is the CAT photo size in 2026-2027?
The CAT (IIM) photo must be 1200×1200 pixels (width × height) in JPG format, with a file size between 30 KB and 80 KB.
What is the CAT photo size in KB?
Between 30 KB and 80 KB. Files below 30 KB or above 80 KB are usually rejected by the application portal.
What is the CAT photo size for 2027?
Use 1200×1200 pixels, 30–80 KB, JPG — the size in recent CAT (IIM) notifications. It rarely changes between years; if the 2027 notification changes it we update this page, and you can edit width, height and KB in the tool.
How do I reduce my CAT photo to under 80 KB?
Upload it in the free tool on this page. It resizes the image to 1200×1200px and automatically adjusts JPG quality until the file is inside the 30–80 KB range. No app or sign-up is needed.
My photo is smaller than 30 KB. How do I increase the size?
The tool raises the JPG quality to bring a small file up into the 30–80 KB range without changing the 1200×1200px dimensions. Start from the original, un-compressed photo for the best result.
What background is required for the CAT photo?
Use a recent colour photo with a plain white or light background, face clearly visible and no cap or dark glasses. Crop it in the tool so your face is centred.
Can I resize the CAT photo on my mobile phone?
Yes. The tool works in Chrome or Safari on Android and iPhone. Pick the photo from your gallery or camera, crop it, and download the resized JPG straight to your phone.
Is it safe to resize my photo on ILoveExams?
Yes. Your image is processed entirely inside your browser and is never uploaded to any server, so nobody else can see it.
What is the CAT signature size?
The CAT (IIM) signature must be 1000×350 pixels, 30–80 KB, JPG. Resize your CAT signature here.
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Specifications on this page are compiled from recent official CAT (IIM) notifications and checked regularly (last review: September 2026). Always cross-check with the latest official notification before submitting — if the size has changed, you can edit width, height and KB directly in the tool.