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PAN Card Application Photo & Signature Size

The PAN Card Application (NSDL / Protean) portal requires a photo of 213×213 px (max 50 KB, JPEG) and a signature of 400×160 px (max 30 KB). Use the three steps below to crop, resize, and compress both — entirely in your browser, nothing is uploaded.

Requirements change each exam cycle. Always verify from the official onlineservices.nsdl.com notification before submitting.

Photo Size
213×213 px
Photo Max
≤ 50 KB
Signature Size
400×160 px
Sign KB
≤ 30 KB
Background: White background, both ears visible, no sunglasses
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Crop, Resize & Compress Photo

Target: 213×213 px · ≤ 50 KB · JPEG

Photo — 213×213 px

Drop your photo, choose Crop (trims sides of a landscape selfie) or Fit (keeps full face with padding). The export bar is pre-set to JPG · 50 KB limit — click Export to crop and compress in one step.

Open full tool →
Target:×px

Drop an image to start

Or click to browse • 100% client-side

How it works

  1. 1Upload an image
  2. 2Choose target: ratio, exact size, or platform preset
  3. 3Pick fit mode: crop, fit, or stretch
  4. 4Export at full resolution
2

Crop & Compress Signature

Target: 400×160 px · ≤ 30 KB · JPEG

Signature — 400×160 px

Sign on plain white paper with black/blue ink. Photograph or scan it, then drop it here. Trim whitespace using Crop mode. Export compresses to ≤ 30 KB automatically.

Target:×px

Drop an image to start

Or click to browse • 100% client-side

How it works

  1. 1Upload an image
  2. 2Choose target: ratio, exact size, or platform preset
  3. 3Pick fit mode: crop, fit, or stretch
  4. 4Export at full resolution

Official Requirements Summary

  • Photo must be at least 200×200 px for the NSDL portal.
  • Both ears must be visible and the face should clearly appear in the photo.
  • Signature should be signed in black ink on plain white paper.
  • Confirm exact requirements from the NSDL/Protean PAN portal before applying.

Source: onlineservices.nsdl.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the photo size for PAN Card Application?
The PAN Card Application (NSDL / Protean) portal requires a photo of 213×213 pixels in JPG / JPEG format, with a maximum file size of 50 KB. White background, both ears visible, no sunglasses.
What is the signature size for PAN Card Application?
The PAN Card Application signature upload requires an image of 400×160 pixels in JPG / JPEG format, with a maximum file size of 30 KB. Sign on plain white paper with black or blue ink, scan or photograph it, then compress using the tool below.
My photo is a selfie in 16:9 landscape — how do I fix it for PAN Card Application?
Open the Crop & Resize tool above. It is pre-loaded with the exact 213×213 px target. Select "Crop" mode, which trims the wide sides and keeps only the centre portion. Export as JPG, then use the Compress tool to bring it under 50 KB.
How do I compress a photo under 50 KB for PAN Card Application?
Use the Compress Photo section on this page. Set the target KB to 50, choose JPG format, then click Compress. The tool binary-searches quality settings to get as close to your target as possible — all in your browser, nothing uploaded.
Does PAN Card Application accept WebP or PNG photos?
No — NSDL / Protean portals generally require JPG / JPEG. WebP is not accepted by most government exam portals. Always save your final upload as JPEG (.jpg) unless the current official notification specifies otherwise.
Any special rules I should know about PAN Card Application photos?
Photo must be at least 200×200 px for the NSDL portal.
What else should I know about the PAN Card Application photo upload?
Both ears must be visible and the face should clearly appear in the photo.

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Last updated: 1 June 2026 · Data sourced from official NSDL / Protean portals. Requirements may change — verify before submitting.