PAN Card Signature Size & Free Resizer

For a PAN application through Protean's scan-based e-Sign method, the signature is uploaded as a JPG 2 cm high by 4.5 cm wide, below 200 dpi, up to 50 KB. With Aadhaar e-KYC and e-Sign, Protean says you are not asked to upload a photograph or supporting documents.

1 Choose what the photo is for

353 x 157 pxmax 50 KB4.5 x 2 cmBackground: white paper

2 Add your signature

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 signature to 353 x 157 pixels, which is 4.5 x 2 cm at just under 200 dpi, and compresses it under 50 KB.

PAN Card Signature requirements

Print size	4.5 x 2 cm
Pixels (this tool)	353 x 157
File size	under 50 KB
Format	JPG / JPEG
Background	White paper

Protean (NSDL) e-Sign PAN application: JPG, 2 cm high x 4.5 cm wide, under 200 dpi, max 50 KB. Pixels here are 4.5 x 2 cm at just under 200 dpi.

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

How to make your PAN Card Signature in 4 steps

Sign on plain white paper in the ink colour your form asks for (usually black), keeping the signature inside a small box.
Photograph or scan the signature in even light, with no shadows across the paper.
Pick the image in the tool, tap "Make paper white" if needed, then use Zoom and Move to crop tightly around the signature box.
Check that the size and file size lines show ✅ (under 50 KB), then tap Download and upload the JPG.

Common reasons this signature is rejected

A file over 50 KB, or a format other than .jpg.
A high-resolution scan. Protean asks for less than 200 dpi at 4.5 x 2 cm, which means no more than 354 x 157 pixels.
Cropping the signature into a tall shape. The PAN box is wide: 4.5 cm by 2 cm.
A faint or patchy signature that is hard to read on the card.

Frequently asked questions

What is the PAN photo size?

For the scan-based e-Sign method, a JPG 3.5 cm high by 2.5 cm wide, below 200 dpi, up to 50 KB. Use the PAN photo tool on this site.

Is my signature uploaded to a server?

No. Cropping, whitening and compression all run inside your browser. The signature image never leaves your device and nothing is stored.

What is the PAN Card Signature size in pixels?

353 x 157 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the PAN Card Signature.

What is the PAN Card Signature size in KB?

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

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

4.5 x 2 cm.

How do I resize my PAN Card Signature online?

Pick your scanned signature in the tool on this page, crop it with Zoom and Move, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.

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