Aaple Sarkar Photo Resize & PDF Compress Tool
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The Aaple Sarkar portal (aaplesarkar.mahaonline.gov.in) rejects applications whose photo or documents don't meet its strict file size limits. These free tools fix that in seconds — your photo and documents never leave your device.
Official Aaple Sarkar Upload Requirements
📷 Applicant Photo
- Width: 160 pixels
- Height: 200–212 pixels
- File size: 5 KB – 20 KB
- Format: JPEG / JPG
📄 Supporting Documents
- File size: Under 256 KB per file
- Format: PDF
- Applies to Aadhaar, Ration Card, Income Proof, Caste Certificate, etc.
Source: Official MahaOnline photo upload guidelines (Photoupload.pdf)
Photo Resizer for Aaple Sarkar
Automatically resizes to 160 × 200–212 px and compresses to 5–20 KB JPEG in one step. Works on any Android or iPhone browser.
Aaple Sarkar Photo Resizer
Automatically resizes your photo to 160 × 200–212 px and compresses it to fit the portal's size limit.
Your photo is never uploaded to any server. All processing happens on your device.
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PDF Compressor for Aaple Sarkar
Reduces your supporting document PDF to under 256 KB so it passes the portal upload check.
Aaple Sarkar PDF Compressor
Compress your PDF to under 256 KB for the Aaple Sarkar portal upload limit.
Your document is never uploaded to any server. All processing happens on your device.
Compressing your PDF, please wait…
Large files may take a few seconds.
Your PDF is already under 256 KB
No compression needed. You can upload it directly to Aaple Sarkar.
File size:
Compression Result
Could not compress below 256 KB
This PDF contains images that are already compressed and cannot be reduced further by this tool. The best-effort compressed file is available to download below.
To fix this, try re-scanning your document at 150 DPI in grayscale, or use a desktop PDF compressor such as Smallpdf or iLovePDF.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should be the photo size for Aaple Sarkar?
The official requirement is: width exactly 160 pixels, height between 200 and 212 pixels, file size between 5 KB and 20 KB, in JPEG/JPG format. The Photo Resizer tool on this page handles all of this automatically.
What is the maximum PDF size for Aaple Sarkar document upload?
Each supporting document PDF must be under 256 KB. If your scanned document is larger, use the PDF Compressor tool on this page to reduce it.
How do I resize my photo for Aaple Sarkar on my phone?
Use the Photo Resizer on this page — it works entirely in your browser on any Android or iPhone. Tap "Select Photo", choose your image, and download the resized file. No app download needed.
Is it safe to use this tool? Will my photo be uploaded anywhere?
Your photo and documents never leave your device. All resizing and compression happens locally in your browser using the Canvas API and PDF-lib. Nothing is sent to any server.
Which certificates require a photo upload on Aaple Sarkar?
Most Aaple Sarkar applications require an applicant photo — including Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, EWS Certificate, Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, and Domicile Certificate applications.
My photo is correct size but PDF is still rejected. What can I do?
Try compressing the PDF further using our PDF Compressor. If it still fails, re-scan your document at 150 DPI in grayscale, which typically produces files well under 256 KB.
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