Indian PAN card applications often ask for a photo around 3.5 × 2.5 cm — shorter than the usual passport 3.5 × 4.5 cm. Uploading a passport crop without resizing is a common reason forms reject the file for wrong dimensions.
Imgician pre-fills PAN size so you can resize in the browser and download a JPG ready for the portal.
Steps
- Open Resize image to PAN card size.
- Upload a clear face photo (recent, well lit).
- Keep 3.5 × 2.5 cm selected.
- Cast the spell and download.
- If NSDL / UTIITSL (or your form) also limits file size, compress with 20KB or 50KB.
Crop vs resize
PAN’s aspect ratio is wider/shorter than passport photos. If you only shrink a tall passport photo without checking framing, the face can look oddly cropped.
- Optionally crop or crop free to a suitable head-and-shoulders frame.
- Resize to 3.5 × 2.5 cm.
- Compress to the KB limit if required.
PAN vs Aadhaar vs passport sizes
| Use | Typical size | Tool |
|---|---|---|
| PAN card photo | 3.5 × 2.5 cm | PAN size |
| Aadhaar / many IDs | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | Aadhaar size |
| Passport-style | 3.5 × 4.5 cm | Passport size |
| Stamp size | 2 × 2.5 cm | Stamp size |
Don’t reuse an Aadhaar-sized file for PAN without checking the ratio.
Format and phone tips
- Prefer JPG for uploads.
- iPhone: HEIC to JPG first.
- Avoid heavily filtered selfies; portals want a clear likeness.
- Signatures are separate — if asked, prep 140×60 on its own.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Wrong dimensions | Re-run PAN size |
| File too big | Compress after resize |
| Face cut off | Crop wider/taller first, then resize |
| Blurry result | Better source photo; don’t compress twice unnecessarily |
Related
Side-by-side with other Indian sizes
People often prepare PAN and Aadhaar in the same sitting. Keep separate downloads:
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Mixing them up at upload time is a frequent mistake.
FAQ
Can I crop a selfie to PAN size?
Yes if the face is sharp and recent. Crop first so the head isn’t tiny, then resize to 3.5×2.5 cm.
Does Imgician remove backgrounds?
No. Shoot against a plain wall if your form expects a clean ID look.
NSDL vs UTIITSL
Both may ask for photo uploads during e-PAN / correction flows — follow the size and KB text on that specific form.
Need the full size list?
See the India passport & ID hub.
Ready to cast a spell?