PhotoSizeCheck

PAN Card Photo Size & Free Resizer

How you give a photo for a PAN application through Protean (formerly NSDL) depends on the method. With Aadhaar e-KYC and e-Sign there is no upload: the photo on your Aadhaar can be printed on the PAN card if you agree. With the scan-based e-Sign method you upload a JPG photo 3.5 cm high by 2.5 cm wide, below 200 dpi, up to 50 KB. With a paper form you attach a recent passport-size photograph.

196 x 275 pxmax 50 KB2.5 x 3.5 cm
2 Add your photo
Drop a photo here or tap to choose
JPG, PNG or WebP · you can also paste (Ctrl+V)
Your photo stays on your device. Face detection and background removal also run on your device.

This tool crops your photo to 196 x 275 pixels, which is 2.5 x 3.5 cm at just under 200 dpi, and compresses it under 50 KB as a JPG for the scan-based upload.

PAN Card Photo requirements

Print size2.5 x 3.5 cm
Pixels (this tool)196 x 275
File sizeunder 50 KB
FormatJPG / JPEG

Protean (NSDL) e-Sign PAN application: JPG, 3.5 cm high x 2.5 cm wide, under 200 dpi, max 50 KB. Pixels here are 2.5 x 3.5 cm at just under 200 dpi.

Official source: www.proteantech.in · checked 2026-10-12

How to make your PAN Card Photo in 4 steps

  1. Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a plain background.
  2. Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
  3. The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
  4. Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.

Common reasons this photo is rejected

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to upload a photo for PAN with Aadhaar e-KYC?

No. Protean says you won't be asked to upload a photograph; the photo on your Aadhaar is used if you agree. If you decline, you have to choose another application mode.

What is the PAN signature size?

For the scan-based e-Sign method, a JPG 2 cm high by 4.5 cm wide, below 200 dpi, up to 50 KB. Use the PAN signature tool on this site.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Resizing, compression, face detection and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.

What is the PAN Card Photo size in pixels?

196 x 275 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the PAN Card Photo.

What is the PAN Card Photo size in KB?

The file must be under 50 KB. The tool compresses your photo to fit automatically.

What is the PAN Card Photo size in cm, mm or inches?

2.5 x 3.5 cm.

How do I resize a photo for the PAN Card Photo online?

Pick your photo in the tool on this page, adjust zoom so the face is centred, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.

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