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PAN Card Photo Size & Upload Guidelines

Official requirements for PAN Card photograph (3.5x2.5cm, 200 DPI, under 50KB) and signature upload on NSDL/UTIITSL portals. Read the step-by-step sizing requirements below to ensure your files are perfectly prepared, avoiding silent form submission rejections.

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Guidelines Overview

Every government recruitment and certification portal enforces unique formatting constraints. This system prevents poor upload file quality, preserves catalog layout consistency, and minimizes storage database overheads. Uploads failing to match these specs are rejected silently by automated validators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official photo size for a PAN Card?▼
The official photo size for PAN card applications is exactly 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm (dimensions) with a resolution of 200 DPI, and the file size must be between 20KB and 50KB in JPG or JPEG format.
What is the signature file size for a PAN Card?▼
The signature file size must be between 10KB and 20KB. The physical dimensions should be 4.5 cm x 2.0 cm in JPG/JPEG format.
Can I upload a PNG photo for a PAN card?▼
No, NSDL and UTIITSL portals strictly require photos in JPG or JPEG format. Our tool automatically converts PNG or WebP images to compliant JPG files during the resizing process.
What are the common reasons for PAN card photo rejection?▼
Common reasons include blurriness, scanning at less than 200 DPI, incorrect physical dimensions, dark background, or signatures photographed with heavy background shadows on paper.