Errors3 min readUpdated: 2026-02-17

Photo Upload Error 'Invalid Format' – How to Fix Instantly

Fix 'invalid format' photo upload error on SSC, IBPS, UPSC portals. Convert PNG to JPG, fix corrupted files.

errorFix 'Invalid Format' Upload Error

The 'invalid format' error occurs when you try to upload a PNG, WebP, HEIC, or corrupted file to an exam portal. Most portals only accept JPG/JPEG.

buildFix Steps

Check file extension

Make sure it ends in .jpg or .jpeg

Don't just rename

Renaming .png to .jpg doesn't convert it

Use Image Converter

Our tool truly converts PNG/WebP to JPG

Re-upload

Try again with the converted file

warningDon't Make This Mistake

Renaming .png to .jpg does NOT convert the format

WhatsApp-shared photos may have wrong format

Screenshots are usually PNG — convert them

HEIC (iPhone) photos need conversion to JPG

Convert to JPG

Free format converter

buildConvert to JPG

helpFrequently Asked Questions

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You're uploading a PNG, WebP, or HEIC file. Convert to JPG using our Image Converter.

Bharat Kumar G.verified

Technical SEO & Document Processing Expert

Bharat is the founder of ReadyToSubmit. With years of experience in technical web development, he builds privacy-first, client-side tools to help Indian government exam aspirants format their applications accurately and securely without server uploads.

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