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Expert verifiedEnsuring your PAN Card is always up-to-date is necessary for the Government of India to keep track of your transactions, especially tax payments.
Two things are crucial to your PAN Card’s validity—your current photo and a signature.
Here, you’ll learn everything you need to know about PAN Card photos—from the requirements to instructions on preparing such pictures at home in just a few minutes. Read on!
As with any biometric photograph, your PAN Card photo must meet specific criteria to get accepted by the authorities. Study the table below to learn about the most essential PAN Card photo requirements.
Requirement | Definition |
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Size | 25x35 millimetres |
Head height | 73% of the picture’s height |
Head position | Centred and straight |
Background colour | White |
Resolution | 200–600 DPI |
Printing paper | Matte |
Since updating your PAN Card is now possible online, here are some specifications you must follow when uploading a digital image:
📝 Note #1: During the online PAN Card update process, you’ll also be required to upload a scan of your signature. Follow these criteria to ensure it will get accepted by the authorities:
The basic PAN Card photo measurements are given in millimetres. However, it’s always good to know other units, just in case:
📝 Note #2: Many photo editors provide an online PAN Card photo that measures 213x213 pixels. Unfortunately, the official guidelines do not provide clear information about the digital PAN Card photo size. The dimensions provided here are a close approximation of the PAN Card photo size in millimetres.
It’s no longer necessary to make the trip to the photography studio for our PAN Card photos. Now, for your own convenience, everything you need is at your fingertips—literally!
Now, with online PAN Card service, it’s best to create a photo from the comfort of your home. We know this, and that’s why we’d like to present you with Passport Photo Online—an AI-supported photo tool that transforms your smartphone into a professional photo booth!