Indian Passport Photo Resizer

Create Perfect Indian Passport Photos Online

Applying for an Indian passport? Your passport photo must meet strict government specifications or your application will be rejected. Our Indian Passport Photo Resizer automatically formats your photo to the exact 2×2 inches (51mm × 51mm) size (600×600 pixels) required by the Ministry of External Affairs.

Indian Passport Photo Size Specifications

The Government of India has specific requirements for passport photos:

• Physical Size: 2×2 inches (51mm × 51mm) - SQUARE FORMAT
• Digital Size: 600×600 pixels minimum (up to 1200×1200 max)
• File Size: 10KB to 300KB for online applications
• File Format: JPG or JPEG only
• Color Mode: Color photo (not black & white)
• Background: Plain white or very light color

Head Size and Positioning Requirements

Your head must occupy 70-80% of the photo height:

• Chin to Crown: 25mm to 35mm (in a 51mm square photo)
• Face Position: Centered horizontally
• Eye Level: Eyes should be at 60-70% from bottom
• Head Space: 3-5mm space above head

Passport Photo Do's and Don'ts

✅ DO:

• Face camera directly with neutral expression
• Keep both eyes open and visible
• Use plain white or light-colored background
• Ensure good, even lighting (no shadows)
• Wear normal daily clothing
• Keep hair away from face
• Remove glasses if possible (or ensure no glare)

❌ DON'T:

• Smile or show teeth (neutral expression only)
• Wear sunglasses or tinted glasses
• Wear hat, cap, or head covering (except religious reasons)
• Use filters or heavy editing
• Have shadows on face or background
• Tilt head or look away from camera
• Use old photos (must be recent)

How to Use This Tool

1. Take or upload a recent photo (within 6 months)
2. Tool automatically sets dimensions to 600×600 pixels (2×2 inches / 51mm × 51mm)
3. Position your face so head occupies 70-80% of height
4. Ensure white background is visible
5. Download and use for passport application

Tips for Taking Your Own Passport Photo

• Lighting: Use natural daylight or bright indoor lighting
• Background: Stand against a plain white wall
• Camera: Use smartphone camera on highest quality setting
• Distance: Stand 1-1.5 meters from camera
• Height: Camera should be at eye level
• Expression: Neutral face, mouth closed, eyes open

Passport Photo for Different Applications

The same 2×2 inch (51mm × 51mm) size works for:

• New passport application
• Passport renewal
• Tatkal passport
• Minor's passport
• Passport reissue

Online Passport Application Photo Upload

For online passport applications on the Passport Seva portal:

• File Size: Between 10KB and 300KB
• Dimensions: 600×600 to 1200×1200 pixels (square)
• Format: JPG or JPEG only
• Quality: Clear, sharp, no pixelation

Religious Head Coverings

Head coverings are allowed for religious reasons, but:

• Face must be fully visible from bottom of chin to top of forehead
• Both edges of face must be clearly visible
• No shadows on face caused by head covering
• Head covering should not cover any facial features

Passport Photo vs Other Indian Govt Documents

Different documents have different photo requirements:

• Passport: 2×2 inches (51mm × 51mm) square
• Aadhaar Card: 35mm × 45mm (different from passport)
• PAN Card: 35mm × 45mm (different from passport)
• Driving License: 35mm × 45mm (different from passport)
• Voter ID: 35mm × 45mm (different from passport)

Good news! The same passport photo works for most Indian government documents.

How to Print Passport Photos at Home

1. Resize your photo using this tool
2. Open in any image editor or Word document
3. Arrange 4-6 copies on an A4 sheet
4. Print on photo paper (200 GSM recommended)
5. Cut carefully along the edges

Passport Application Checklist

Along with your photo, you'll need:

• Proof of identity (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID)
• Proof of address (Aadhaar, utility bill, rent agreement)
• Date of birth proof (Birth certificate, school certificate)
• Annexure forms (if applicable)
• Fee payment receipt