Standard Passport Photo Specifications
When applying for an Indian passport via Passport Seva, visa applications, state employment exams, or university admissions, submitted photographs must adhere to strict geometric and resolution criteria.
Essential Criteria at a Glance:
- Dimensions: 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height) / 35 mm x 45 mm.
- Pixel Dimensions (at 300 DPI): 413 pixels wide by 531 pixels high.
- Aspect Ratio: 7:9 (approximately 1:1.286).
- Face Coverage: 70% to 80% of the photo height.
- Background: Plain white or uniform light grey without shadows.
- Expression: Neutral facial expression with both ears visible and eyes looking directly into the camera lens.
How to Prepare Your Photo Using WebToolsHub
- Capture the Original Photo: Stand approximately 1.5 to 2 meters away from a well-lit white wall. Ensure balanced daylight on both sides of your face to prevent harsh nose shadows.
- Crop to 7:9 Aspect Ratio: Open our Crop Image tool and adjust the crop rectangle so your face, chin, and top of shoulders occupy approximately 75% of the frame.
- Resize to Exact Dimensions: Open our Resize Image tool, uncheck 'Maintain Aspect Ratio' if minor adjustments are needed, and set the dimensions to 413 px width and 531 px height.
- Compress Below File Caps: If your portal requires files under 50 KB or 100 KB, use our Image Compressor to enforce the threshold without pixelation.
- Passport Seva: https://www.passportindia.gov.in/
- National Portal of India: https://www.india.gov.in/
Official Verification Reference
Always verify specific requirements with official authorities: