CAT Photo Format 2025
CAT has unique square photo requirements. Use our free tool to format correctly.
CAT Photo Requirements
- Size: 1200×1200 pixels (square format)
- File Size: Maximum 75 KB
- Format: JPEG only
- Background: White
- Shape: Perfect square (1:1 ratio)
Why CAT is Different
Unlike other exams that use rectangular photos, CAT requires square format photos.
Free CAT Photo Tool
How Our Free CAT Tool Works
Our specialized CAT photo formatter handles the unique square format:
- Upload any photo - Portrait, landscape, or square - we handle it all
- Smart cropping - Intelligently crops to perfect square format
- Precise resize - Scales to exactly 1200×1200 pixels
- File optimization - Compresses to under 75 KB while maintaining quality
- Background correction - Ensures pure white background
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CAT Photo Guidelines
- Recent photo (under 6 months)
- Face centered in square
- Clear visibility
- Professional appearance
- No accessories covering face
Common CAT Photo Mistakes
- Using rectangular format (wrong!)
- File size over 75 KB
- Poor centering in square
- Background not white
- Low resolution
CAT vs Other Exams
CAT: 1200×1200 (square) UPSC: 350×450 (rectangle) SSC: 350×450 (rectangle) JEE: 350×450 (rectangle)
Tips for CAT Photos
- Use advanced editor for perfect centering
- Ensure face fits well in square format
- Good lighting essential
- Plain white background mandatory
- Take multiple shots, choose best
CAT has different photo requirements than other exams! Don't use a regular passport photo tool. Use our specialized CAT formatter that handles the unique 1200×1200 square format automatically. Perfect for CAT 2025 MBA applications!
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