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PAN Card Photo (India)

Drop your photo below — it's cropped, resized, and compressed to exactly what this portal requires.

JPEG only20–50 KBExactly 197×276px

Target: JPEG·197×276px exact·20.0 KB–50.0 KB

Full requirement details

2.5×3.5cm (197×276px at 200 DPI) photo, white background, per NSDL/Protean guidance — this is the more commonly used of two slightly different official variants (UTIITSL specifies 213×213px at 300 DPI instead). Confirm which processing agency your application uses before submitting.

Exact target size limits:20,480 bytes (20 KiB) to 51,200 bytes (50 KiB).

Crop & Alignment Guide

Align face features with the templates below

EYE LEVEL

Background & Lighting Checklist

Ensure environment compliance

Background: Plain white or off-white background
Expression: Neutral facial expression, eyes open and looking straight at the camera, mouth closed
Lighting: Bright, even lighting with no shadows on the face or background
Accessories: Strictly remove glasses, hats, or wireless earphones (unless worn for religious/medical reasons)

Frequently Asked Questions

What file format does the PAN Card Photo (India) require?

The PAN Card Photo (India) requires JPEG format.

What is the file size limit for the PAN Card Photo (India)?

The file must be between 20 KB and 50 KB.

What are the exact pixel dimensions for the PAN Card Photo (India)?

The image must be exactly 197×276 pixels.

Does the PAN Card Photo (India) require a color or grayscale photo?

The photo must be in full color.

Is this PAN Card Photo (India) requirement up to date?

This spec was last verified on 2026-07-29 against the official source. Requirements can change, so always cross-check the source link on this page before submitting anything time-sensitive.

Source: https://www.incometax.gov.inVerified: 2026-07-29

Requirements occasionally change — always cross-check against the source link above for anything as time-sensitive as an official application.