Pan Card Photo Resize

Get your photo ready for Pan Card application with exact specifications. 4.5×3.5cm dimensions, 20KB file size, JPEG format - all handled automatically.

Getting your Pan Card photo rejected is frustrating - trust us, we know. NSDL has strict rules: exactly 4.5cm × 3.5cm dimensions, JPG format, and under 20KB. Miss any of these and your application gets rejected within hours. We built this tool after analyzing 100+ Pan Card rejections. It handles the exact dimensions, aspect ratio, and file size automatically. Just upload your photo and get NSDL-compliant output in 3 seconds. Over 30,000 users have successfully submitted their Pan Card applications using this tool.

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Supports JPG, PNG, WebP • Max 10MB

How to Use This Tool

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Upload your passport-size photo. Make sure you're wearing formal clothes, facing the camera directly, and have a plain white or light background.

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Our tool automatically crops your photo to 4.5cm × 3.5cm (the exact Pan Card specification) and compresses it to under 20KB.

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Check the preview carefully - your full face, both ears, and a bit of your shoulders should be visible. NSDL rejects tight crops!

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Download your perfectly formatted Pan Card photo and upload it to the NSDL portal immediately. It's ready to go!

Why 20KB Specifically?

NSDL's Pan Card photo specification of 4.5×3.5cm isn't random - it's based on international passport photo standards. The 4.5cm height ensures your full face (from chin to top of head) is clearly visible for identity verification. The 3.5cm width captures both ears and some shoulder area, making it harder to use someone else's photo. The 20KB size limit keeps the NSDL database manageable - with millions of Pan Card applications, larger photos would slow down their servers. Here's a pro tip: 4.5×3.5cm at 200 DPI translates to roughly 350×275 pixels. Our tool handles this conversion automatically, so you don't need to worry about DPI or pixel calculations!

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

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    Using selfies or cropped photos - Pan Card photos need professional quality. Avoid shadows on your face and make sure both ears are visible.

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    Wrong background color - White or very light gray only! Blue, red, or patterned backgrounds get rejected instantly by NSDL reviewers.

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    Wearing casual clothes or accessories - No sunglasses, no hats (unless religious), no heavy jewelry. Formal shirt/kurta is safest.

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    Uploading PNG files - NSDL specifically wants JPG format. PNG files are often too large and may not be accepted by their upload system.

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    Not checking final dimensions - After resizing, right-click your downloaded file > Properties > Details. Image dimensions should show the correct ratio.

🔧 Understanding Image Compression

Pan Card photos need special handling because NSDL checks three things: dimensions (4.5×3.5cm), file format (JPG only), and file size (max 20KB). Our tool first converts your photo to the standard sRGB color space (this ensures consistent colors). Then we resize to 350×275 pixels (which equals 4.5×3.5cm at 200 DPI - the print standard). Next comes the tricky part: we compress the JPG while maintaining facial features. Our algorithm runs 8-10 compression passes, each time checking if the file size is under 20KB but quality is still acceptable. We use JPEG quality levels between 75-90% depending on your original photo's complexity. The whole process takes 2-3 seconds and happens entirely in your browser, so your photo remains private.

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 4.5cm × 3.5cm (width × height)
  • File size: Maximum 20KB
  • Format: JPEG only (.jpg)
  • Resolution: 300 DPI recommended
  • Color: Colored photograph required
  • Background: White or light-colored background
  • Face coverage: 70-80% of photo area

Perfect For

  • New Pan Card Application

    Form 49A for new Pan Card. Exact 4.5×3.5cm at 20KB specification required by NSDL.

  • Pan Card Correction/Update

    Update existing Pan Card details or correct mistakes. Same photo specifications apply.

  • NSDL e-Pan Application

    Apply for instant e-Pan Card online. Digital photo must meet 20KB requirement.

  • UTIITSL Pan Services

    UTI Infrastructure Pan Card services. Photo specifications identical to NSDL.

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💡 Pro Tips

  • 1.Take photo with plain white or light background only
  • 2.Face should be clearly visible, looking straight at camera
  • 3.No sunglasses, hats, or head coverings (except religious reasons)
  • 4.Recent photo (taken within last 6 months)
  • 5.Shoulders should be visible in the photo
  • 6.Avoid shadows on face or background
  • 7.Don't smile - keep neutral expression