Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Cropping, resizing, and compression all happen in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. Your photo is never sent anywhere.

What is the exact Aadhaar photo size?

The standard is a 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm photo, similar to a passport-style photo. This tool locks the crop box to that ratio and converts it to pixels using the DPI you choose.

Which DPI should I use?

200 DPI is the value most commonly requested for Aadhaar enrollment and update photos, so it is the default here. Some centers or forms may specify 150 or 300 DPI instead — check the instructions for your specific form or portal and switch the DPI selector if needed.

Why does the tool ask for a target file size range?

Aadhaar online portals typically cap the photo upload size and may also reject files that are too small to be useful. Set the min and max KB to match whatever limit your form or portal states, and the tool adjusts JPEG quality to fit.

Does this guarantee my photo will be accepted?

No. This tool only handles cropping, resizing, and file size. Acceptance also depends on background, lighting, and expression, which are set when the original photo is taken, so also check current UIDAI guidance before submitting.

Aadhaar Photo Resizer

Upload a photo, crop it to the 3.5 x 4.5 cm Aadhaar ratio, pick a DPI and file size range, then download a sized JPEG.

Aadhaar Photo

3.5 x 4.5 cm — pixel size depends on the DPI you choose below

Upload Photo

Click to choose a photo
JPEG, PNG, or WebP Show framing guide overlay

Output Settings

DPI

Output pixels

276 x 354 px

Min file size (KB)

Max file size (KB)

10-200 KB is a common range for Aadhaar portals. Check your specific form or portal and adjust if it differs.

Use a plain white or light-colored background, face the camera directly, and keep a neutral expression. This tool does not edit the background — only cropping, resizing, and file size.

Upload a photo to start cropping

Summary

This tool crops and resizes a photo to the 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm Aadhaar enrollment and update photo size. Pick a DPI (200 is the most commonly requested value) to set the exact pixel dimensions, then compress the result toward a target file size range. All cropping and resizing happen in your browser with the Canvas API; the photo is never uploaded anywhere.

How it works

Click the upload zone or drag a photo onto it.
A crop box locked to the 3.5:4.5 ratio appears over your photo.
Drag the box to reposition it, or drag a corner to resize while keeping the ratio.
Choose a DPI and a target file size range in Output Settings.
Click "Download Photo" to save a JPEG sized to those settings.

Use cases

Prepare a photo for a new Aadhaar enrollment form.
Resize a photo for the Aadhaar Self Service Update Portal.
Fit a photo under a specific file size cap requested by an enrollment center.
Crop a self-taken photo to the correct ratio before a studio print.
Re-export an old photo at a different DPI for a different form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-09-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu