India · PAN card photo size & requirements (India)
PAN card photo — 3.5×2.5 cm spec in PicsForm
PAN photo size is not the same as passport (35×45 mm).
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PAN photo size is not the same as passport (35×45 mm). PicsForm includes Indian PAN Card (35×25 mm) in the catalog — confirm the active NSDL/UTIITSL form before you submit.
Short answerA Indian PAN Card photo must be 35 × 25 mm (1.38 × 0.98 in), usually 413 × 295 pixels at 300 DPI, with a white background and head height 60–80% of the frame. Full rules
Expected look · sample portraits
Illustrative sample faces — not real applicants. Your download keeps your own identity pixels.
Exact photo specifications
- Print size
- 35 × 25 mm
- Digital pixels
- 413 × 295 px @ 300 DPI
- Head height
- 60–80% of frame
- Eye line from bottom
- 50–72%
- Background
- white (#FFFFFF)
- Expression
- Neutral expression required
- Glasses
- Not allowed
- Head covering
- Not allowed (except religious/medical where policy permits)
- Ears
- Should be visible when hairstyle allows
- Typical max file size
- 200 KB
- Common print
- 1.38 × 0.98 in
Typical PAN application photo: 3.5×2.5 cm (35×25 mm), colour, white background. Confirm the active NSDL/UTIITSL form.
Official reference: government source
Composition checklist
- Face camera straight on — both eyes open, no tilt.
- Head 60–80% of frame.
- Plain white background.
- Neutral, closed mouth.
- Remove glasses (unless medical exception).
- No filters, beauty retouch, or group crops.
4 steps in PicsForm
- Create with Indian PAN Card
- Upload a clear portrait
- Fix hard failures on the report
- Download digital or Print Ready
We match published rules — not a government acceptance guarantee.
FAQ
What size is a Indian PAN Card photo?
35 × 25 mm (1.38 × 0.98 in). Digital export in this catalog is 413 × 295 px at 300 DPI.
What is the Indian PAN Card photo size in pixels?
413 × 295 pixels at 300 DPI in the PicsForm catalog. Re-check the live portal if it publishes a different pixel cap.
Can I wear glasses in a Indian PAN Card photo?
Not permitted
Can I smile in a Indian PAN Card photo?
Neutral expression, mouth closed
What background does a Indian PAN Card photo need?
Plain white (#FFFFFF). Keep it even — no pattern, shadow, or extra people.
What head size does Indian PAN Card require?
Chin-to-crown should occupy 60–80% of the photo height (15.0 mm (0.59 in) to 20.0 mm (0.78 in)).
Can I take a Indian PAN Card photo with my phone?
Yes, if the camera is at eye level, the face is sharp, lighting is even, and the crop matches the published size. PicsForm can check a phone portrait against this document’s catalog rules. It cannot invent missing shoulders or guarantee an embassy will accept the file.
Can I use an old Indian PAN Card photo?
Most authorities want a recent likeness (often within six months) that still looks like you. Reuse an old file only if it still matches the current size, background, and appearance rules.