PAN Card Photo Resizer 2026
Crop your photograph to the official 3.5cm × 2.5cm PAN application proportion. Free, private and processed in your browser.
Resize Your PAN Photograph
Drop your pan photo here or tap to choose
JPG, PNG or WebP · up to 20MB · processed on your device
Official Protean instructions for individual PAN applicants specify two recent colour photographs with a white background, each 3.5cm × 2.5cm. This tool preserves that proportion at 413×295 pixels, which corresponds closely to those physical dimensions when placed at 300 pixels per inch.
PAN Card Photo & Signature Specification
| Item | Dimensions | File Size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 3.5cm × 2.5cm | No universal official KB limit | Recent colour photo, white background |
| Tool output | 413×295 px | Depends on image detail | JPG for print preparation |
Digital applications vary: the official form instructions define a physical photo size, not one universal pixel or KB limit for every online workflow. If your chosen portal shows a different upload requirement, use that requirement.
How to Resize Your PAN Card Photo — Step by Step
- Upload a recent passport-style photograph in the Photo tool above.
- The tool locks the output to the official 3.5:2.5 photo proportion.
- Position your face carefully, then select Resize Image.
- Download the 413×295px JPG and place it at 3.5cm × 2.5cm in your print layout.
- Follow the signature and submission directions printed on the official form.
Common Mistakes That Cause Rejection
- Wrong proportion — the official 3.5cm × 2.5cm photograph is rectangular, not square.
- No white background — the official form instructions request recent colour photographs with a white background.
- Low-resolution or blurry scan — since the final PAN card prints your photo quite small, a blurry source image looks noticeably worse on the physical card.
- Wrong portal specification — NSDL and UTIITSL are separate systems with slightly different upload interfaces; always check the specific portal's instructions before submitting.
- Signature captured on a dirty or lined page — background noise on the paper can get picked up in the scan and make the signature look unclear on the final card.
NSDL vs UTIITSL — What to Know
Protean and UTIITSL provide PAN application services, but their online flows may present different upload fields. This page follows the physical photograph dimensions published with the official PAN forms and does not claim one universal digital file-size limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official photo size for a PAN application?
Two recent colour photographs with a white background, each 3.5cm × 2.5cm, for individual applicants using the form-based process.
What does the tool output?
A 413×295 pixel JPG with the correct 3.5:2.5 proportion for placing at 3.5cm × 2.5cm in a print layout.
Is there one official KB limit for every PAN application?
The official form instructions define physical dimensions. Online requirements can vary, so follow the instructions in your selected portal.
How should the form be signed?
Follow the official form directions carefully, including the instruction for signing across the left photograph and within the signature box.
Is this PAN card photo resizer free?
Yes, completely free with no login required, and it works directly in your browser.
Is this tool affiliated with the Income Tax Department, NSDL or UTIITSL?
No — this is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Income Tax Department, NSDL or UTIITSL.
Disclaimer
This independent tool prepares the photo proportion only. Confirm the current form or portal instructions before submission.
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