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Passport & Application Photo

Crop and size a photo to a jurisdiction's stated print dimensions, with a preview before you download.

Checked against the official source

The figures below were last checked on 2026-10-11 against Passport Seva — Application form FAQs (photo 4.5 × 3.5 cm). The issuing authority still decides whether a photo is accepted, so confirm the current rule before you submit.

Passport photo — India

Indian passport photo. A printed photo is needed only for submissions at DPC/SPC/CSC centres (not at PSK/POPSK, where the photo is captured on site); online applications upload a 630 × 810 px ICAO photo.

Verified 2026-10-11
Print size
35 mm × 45 mm
Digital upload
at least 630 × 810 px
Recency
Not stated at the source
Background
Plain white background; dress in a dark colour
Formats
Not stated at the source
  • The printed photo is 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm (45 × 35 mm) and must fit, and not be smaller than, the box on the form.
  • Online applications upload an ICAO-compliant colour photo measuring 630 × 810 pixels on a white background, with the face filling 80–85% of the frame.
  • Black-and-white photos, dark backgrounds, uniform dress and computer prints are not accepted on the printed form.

Checked 2026-10-11 against:

The issuing authority decides whether a photo is accepted. A crop cannot check head size, background or expression, so confirm the current rule at the source before you submit.

Drop a photo to crop

JPG or PNG · up to 25 MB. Use a clear, front-facing photo.

or drag and drop. Files stay on your device.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Upload a clear, front-facing photo taken against a plain, even background.
  2. 2The tool crops it to a centred frame at the 35 mm × 45 mm print aspect ratio.
  3. 3Download the JPG, then confirm head size, background and recency against Passport Seva — Application form FAQs (photo 4.5 × 3.5 cm).

Formats and limits

Accepts
JPG, PNG
Produces
JPG
Max input
25 MB per file

The crop is centred on the image. If your subject is off-centre, crop the photo yourself first so the face sits near the middle of the frame. The tool sets the shape of the photo; it does not check head size, background or expression.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the India requirement shown here official?
The figures come from Passport Seva — Application form FAQs (photo 4.5 × 3.5 cm), last checked on 2026-10-11. Use them as a guide and re-check at the source, because acceptance rules can change and some applications add extra conditions.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Cropping and export happen in your browser. The photo is not sent to a TangleOff server.
Will this guarantee my photo is accepted?
No. Acceptance depends on rules such as head size, background, expression and recency that a crop cannot check. Use this tool only to get the dimensions right.