Resize the photo for your PAN application to the official size: 2.5 by 3.5 cm, which is 197 by 276 pixels at 200 DPI, as a JPG under 50 KB. This is the photograph on the form, not the size of the PAN card itself. The size is already selected below, so just choose your photo.
What size photo is needed for a PAN card?
A PAN card application uses a 2.5 by 3.5 cm colour photograph. Protean (NSDL) asks for it at 200 DPI, which is 197 by 276 pixels, as a JPEG no larger than 50 KB. That is the size of the photograph, not of the card: the PAN card itself is the size of a bank card, 85.6 by 54 mm. The photograph is slightly smaller and slightly narrower than a standard 35 by 45 mm passport photo, so a passport photo is not an exact substitute.
How to resize your photo for a PAN application
Choose your photo above. The PAN preset is already applied, so the output is exactly 197 by 276 pixels and the tool crops to fit rather than stretching. Check the preview and download the result.
File size limits on the portal
The online application portals also cap how large the uploaded file may be. Protean (NSDL) states a JPEG photo no larger than 50 KB; UTIITSL, which runs the other PAN portal, shows its own limit on its form. Limits change from time to time, so check the figure shown on the form you are filling. If your photo is over the limit, run it through the image compressor after resizing: lowering the quality a little usually brings a photo of this size well under any cap without a visible difference.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the PAN application photo size in pixels?
The photograph is 2.5 by 3.5 cm. Protean (NSDL) asks for it at 200 DPI, which is 197 by 276 pixels, as a JPEG under 50 KB. That is the size this page applies by default. It is the size of the photo on the form, not of the PAN card.
Can I use a passport photo for a PAN card?
Not exactly. A passport photo is 35 by 45 mm while a PAN photo is 25 by 35 mm, so the shape differs slightly. Resize your original photo to the PAN size here instead of scaling a printed passport photo.
What background should the photo have?
A plain white or light background with a clear front facing view of your face and a neutral expression.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. The resize happens in your browser on your own device, so your ID photo never leaves it.