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Photo Name & Date Editor

Add applicant name and Date of Photo (DOP) or Date of Birth (DOB) directly onto photographs. Adjust text position, scale output dimensions, frame headshot crops, and export optimized files for online exam portals.

Click Here or Drag & Drop Passport Photo

Supports JPG and PNG (Maximum: 20MB)

Local Processing Assurance: All text overlays, coordinate positioning, and canvas renders occur locally in your web browser. Your photograph is not uploaded to our server during normal editing.

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Date of Photograph (DOP) vs Date of Birth (DOB)

Government exam application forms (such as SSC, UPSC, State PSCs, RRB, and Police recruitment) enforce distinct date mandates on uploaded identification photographs:

  • Date of Photograph (DOP): Represents the calendar date on which the portrait was captured. Exam guidelines frequently specify that the DOP must fall within a recent window (such as within 3 months prior to the notification date).
  • Date of Birth (DOB): Represents the candidate's legal birth date as documented on their Class 10 matriculation certificate.

These two dates serve entirely different verification purposes. Always check the official notification bulletin of your specific examination before printing text on your photograph.

Recruitment Notification Checklist

Before submitting your photo to an online recruitment portal, confirm the following requirements in the official notification:

  1. Exact Text Format: Check whether the board specifies raw dates (e.g. 15-11-2026) or requires a formal prefix (e.g. DOP: 15.11.2026).
  2. Required Pixel Dimensions: Standard application portraits generally range between 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm (approximately 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI) or 200 x 230 pixels.
  3. File Size Thresholds: Most recruitment servers restrict uploads to between 20 KB and 50 KB. Use our companion Image Resizer (KB / MB) if your final file exceeds portal caps.
  4. Background Guidelines: Light grey, off-white, or clean white backgrounds are almost universally mandated. Both ears must remain visible.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does DOP stand for on a passport photo?

DOP stands for Date of Photograph. It tells the scrutiny committee that the photograph uploaded reflects your current physical appearance.

2. Does this tool verify my photograph meets my exam board's rules?

No. This tool provides visual editing, text placement, and dimension scaling. It does not certify that your photograph complies with any specific recruitment board's rules. Always refer directly to your examination's notification instructions.

3. Can long applicant names get cut off?

No. Our editor includes automated word-wrapping logic. If a candidate's full name exceeds the horizontal boundary, it automatically wraps to a second line while centering the date below it.