Official requirements
These are the rules as the issuing office publishes them. The tool above applies them for you.
| Printed size | 35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 630 × 810 pixels |
| Background | White |
| Head, chin to top | 80–85% of the photo height (36–38 mm) |
| Other rules |
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| Source | Ministry of External Affairs, ICAO photo guidelines for passports; Embassy of India, Berne (250 KB limit). Checked 25 September 2026. |
How to use Indian Passport Photo
- Take a colour photo from about 1.5 metres away, in front of a white wall, with your glasses off.
- Add it here and line up the top of your head and your chin with the dashed lines.
- Check that the background shows a green tick for white.
- Download the 630 × 810 JPEG, or print it at 35 × 45 mm on a print sheet.
Why use Indian Passport Photo
The MEA's size
630 × 810 pixels, the same 7 : 9 shape as a 35 × 45 mm print.
Face 80–85%
A close crop, as the ICAO guidelines for Indian passports require.
White background check
A warning if your background is not white enough.
Unaltered
Photos must be unaltered by software, so the tool only crops and resizes.
About this tool
Indian missions abroad now apply ICAO photo requirements to passport photos. The Ministry of External Affairs guideline sets the size at 630 × 810 pixels, in colour, on a white background, with your face taking up 80–85% of the photo, taken from about 1.5 metres away. Glasses come off to avoid reflections, your eyes are open and your mouth is closed, and the photo must be unaltered by computer software.
Some missions add their own details. The Embassy of India in Berne, for example, caps the file at 250 KB, while outsourcing centres in some countries still ask for 2 × 2 inch prints. Applying in India at a Passport Seva Kendra? Your photo is taken there, so you do not need one.
Frequently asked questions
What size is an Indian passport photo?
For ICAO-compliant applications abroad: 630 × 810 pixels, the shape of a 35 × 45 mm print, on a white background.
Do I need a photo at a Passport Seva Kendra?
No. Photos are taken at the Passport Seva Kendra and Post Office Passport Seva Kendra.
Can I wear glasses?
No. The guideline says to take glasses off to avoid reflections.
Is there a file size limit?
The MEA guideline does not set one, but some missions do: the Embassy in Berne allows up to 250 KB. This tool's photo is well under that.
How do I take an Indian passport photo at home?
Use a plain white background and even light, look straight at the camera with your eyes open and mouth closed, and keep your ears visible if you can. Then crop it here to the MEA size.
Is this Indian passport photo tool free online?
Yes. It is a free online Indian passport photo tool and editor, with no app and no upload: it crops and resizes your photo to the official size and specifications. It is not an official checker, so compare the result with the rules and requirements on the official website before you submit it.