How to Resize Photo and Signature for PAN Card Application

Crop and adjust your passport photos and signatures to NSDL Protean and UTIITSL specifications.

Akash Sharma
Akash SharmaCreator of ToolWala
June 21, 2026โ€ข4 min read
How to Resize Photo and Signature for PAN Card Application

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Applying for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card via NSDL (Protean) or UTIITSL requires submitting photographs and signatures that match strict guidelines. Incorrect dimensions or sizes can delay your application.

PAN Card Upload Guidelines

Candidates must format their image files to meet these criteria:

  • Photo Dimensions: Exactly 213 pixels x 213 pixels (3.5 cm x 2.5 cm).
  • Photo Size: Between 10 KB and 50 KB.
  • Signature Dimensions: 213 x 213 pixels (NSDL) or 4.5 cm x 2.0 cm.
  • Signature Size: Under 50 KB.

Use ToolWala's PAN Card Resizer to crop and compress your photos to the required square format. Replace busy backgrounds with solid white to meet NSDL portal rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

The standard size is 213 x 213 pixels at 300 DPI (3.5 x 2.5 cm).

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