When You Need Close to 10KB
The real SSC signature range is 10KB to 20KB, and most candidates are safest on the standard SSC signature page, which targets the middle of that range. This page exists for the case where a specific upload field or notification states 10KB as a stricter maximum. Compressing that tight leaves less room for a shaky scan or light ink to stay legible, so start from the cleanest possible source.
Getting a Legible Signature at This Target
Sign with a bold black ballpoint pen on plain white paper — not pencil or a light gel pen, which fade badly under heavier compression. Scan flat at 300 DPI if possible, or photograph the paper directly from above in bright light. Crop tightly to just the signature and a small margin of white space before uploading; a wide scan with lots of surrounding paper wastes file size on blank background instead of on the signature itself.
After processing, zoom into the preview. The signature should still read clearly against the white background. If it looks broken up or the ink looks patchy at 10KB, the source scan needs a bolder pen or brighter light — not a higher quality setting on this tool.
Signature Rejection Reasons at Any KB Target
Regardless of target size, the same rejections come up: signatures in capital letters (SSC requires normal running handwriting), typed or digitally generated signatures instead of a handwritten scan, and files outside the permitted KB range or wrong format. None of these are fixed by adjusting the KB target — check letter case, source type, and format first if the portal rejects the file for reasons other than size.
FAQ
Only if your notification or upload field states 10KB specifically. Otherwise the standard SSC signature page, targeting the middle of the 10-20KB range, is the safer default.
Re-sign with a bolder black pen and rescan in better light rather than adjusting settings here — a faint source signature won't improve through compression.
No. SSC instructions say the signature should not be in capital letters. Use normal running handwriting.
Raise the target slider slightly and reprocess, or use the standard page if your notification doesn't actually require a strict 10KB cap.
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For the full upload checklist, mobile workflow tips, and troubleshooting guide, see the standard SSC signature resize page — the process is identical once the file is compressed to your target size.