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PAN Card Photo Size — Resize & Compress Below 200 KB
Resize any photo to the size required for NSDL or UTIITSL online PAN card application — 3.5×2.5 cm or 3.5×4.5 cm passport size — and compress to JPEG below the 200 KB upload limit. Free, no signup, browser-only.
Open PAN Photo Tool →PAN Card Photo Specification
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Physical size | 3.5 cm × 2.5 cm (compact) or 3.5 × 4.5 cm passport |
| Pixels at 200 DPI (compact) | 276 × 197 pixels |
| Pixels at 200 DPI (passport) | 276 × 354 pixels |
| File format | JPEG (.jpg) |
| Maximum file size (NSDL) | Under 200 KB |
| Minimum file size (NSDL) | About 20 KB |
| Background | Plain white, light blue or light grey |
| Face area | 70–80% of photo height, looking straight |
Always check the latest spec on the NSDL (Protean) or UTIITSL PAN portal before submitting.
Step-by-Step
- Upload your photo to ImgPace.
- Open Crop and pick the 3.5 : 4.5 Passport ratio (or enter custom 3.5:2.5 for the compact spec). Apply Crop.
- Open Resize, switch Unit to cm, type 3.5 × 4.5 (or 3.5 × 2.5), set DPI to 200, then Apply Resize.
- Optional: open Background Fill, pick white, then Apply.
- Switch to Compress, pick the 200 KB chip, click Apply Compression.
- Click Download to save the PAN-ready JPEG.
Where You'll Need This
- NSDL (Protean) Online PAN Application — new PAN, reprint or correction.
- UTIITSL PAN Application — new PAN or change request.
- e-PAN download & instant PAN via Aadhaar — Income Tax e-filing portal.
- PAN-Aadhaar linking resubmission flows that ask for a fresh photo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the size of PAN card photo in pixels?
For the 3.5 × 2.5 cm compact spec, 276 × 197 pixels at 200 DPI. For a standard 3.5 × 4.5 cm passport-style photo, 276 × 354 pixels at 200 DPI. Use Resize → cm unit and let ImgPace compute pixels for you.
Can I upload a JPG photo for PAN card?
Yes — JPEG (.jpg / .jpeg) is the required format on both NSDL and UTIITSL PAN portals. Use the Compress tool with JPEG output and the 200 KB chip.
Is my photo private?
Yes. All processing runs in your browser via the Canvas API. Your image never reaches any server, which is important for ID-document workflows like PAN.