Question 1

What is DPI, and why do exam portals verify it?

Accepted Answer

DPI (Dots Per Inch) measures print resolution. Even though you upload a digital image, government servers scan the file metadata headers (specifically the JFIF APP0 marker segment) to ensure it is formatted for high-quality printing on Admit Cards and scoring logs. If a portal requires '200 DPI' and your file does not declare this in its metadata, it may be rejected. ExamReady India automatically injects the correct DPI resolution header tag inside your downloaded image byte array.

Question 2

Is this website safe? Do you store my photos or signature files?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this platform is completely safe. ExamReady India runs 100% locally in your web browser sandbox (client-side processing). When you upload a photograph or signature, it is drawn onto an HTML5 canvas inside your computer's memory. No uploads are sent to our servers. Because your files never traverse the network, your private identification documents are protected against online interception and data retention.

Question 3

Why do some exams require candidate names and dates overlay?

Accepted Answer

Testing boards like the National Testing Agency (NTA - for NEET) mandate that uploaded photographs must have the candidate's name (in block letters) and the date the photo was taken printed at the bottom. This ensures the photograph is recent and simplifies physical verification at exam centers. Our Photo Resizer includes an option to input your details, which we layer onto a clean white band at the bottom of your photo before export.

Question 4

Why was my signature rejected even though the file size is correct?

Accepted Answer

Portals check multiple parameters. In addition to file size (e.g. 10KB - 20KB), they inspect aspect ratios, formatting type (must be JPEG/JPG, not PNG in most cases), and ink color. For instance, banking portals (IBPS/SBI) and GATE require signature uploads in running handwriting (never in all capital block letters) on plain white paper, signed with a black or dark blue ink pen. Ensure you follow these criteria during crop capture.

Question 5

What should I do if my target exam is not in your list?

Accepted Answer

If your exam is missing, you can use the 'Custom Dimensions' toggle in the Photo or Signature Resizer tools. Simply look up the required dimensions (in cm, mm, or pixels) and the file size thresholds (in KB) from your exam notification brochure, input them manually into our settings box, and process your image normally.

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