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 difference between the NSDL and UTIITSL photo spec?

The NSDL preset produces a portrait 197 x 276 pixel JPEG; the UTIITSL preset produces a square 213 x 213 pixel JPEG. Pick the option matching the portal you are applying through and verify its current upload instructions.

Which one should I use if I am not sure?

Check which portal you used to start the application, NSDL (Protean eGov) or UTIITSL. The photo requirement is tied to that portal, not to the applicant.

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

Both portals cap the photo upload size and can reject a file that is too small to be a usable photo. Set the min and max KB to match the exact limit shown on your form, and the tool adjusts JPEG quality to fit.

Does this guarantee my photo will be accepted?

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

PAN Card Photo Resizer

Upload a photo, pick NSDL or UTIITSL, crop to the required ratio, and download a JPEG sized to that authority's pixel and file size spec.

PAN Application Authority

Target: 197 x 276 px, JPEG 20-50 KB.

Upload Photo

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

Output Settings

Output pixels

197 x 276 px

DPI

200

Min file size (KB)

Max file size (KB)

Defaults update when you switch NSDL/UTIITSL above. Check your specific 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 exact pixel dimensions required for an Indian PAN card application. Choose NSDL (2.5 x 3.5 cm, 197 x 276 px at 200 DPI) or UTIITSL (213 x 213 px), then the crop box locks to that ratio automatically. Compression targets the KB range each authority expects. All processing happens in your browser.

How it works

Choose NSDL or UTIITSL as the target application form.
Click the upload zone or drag a photo onto it.
A crop box locked to the correct ratio appears over your photo.
Drag the box to reposition it, or drag a corner to resize while keeping the ratio.
Adjust the min/max file size if your portal states a different limit.
Click "Download Photo" to save a JPEG sized to that spec.

Use cases

Prepare a photo for a new PAN card application on the NSDL portal.
Prepare a photo for a new PAN card application on the UTIITSL portal.
Fit an existing photo under the exact KB cap a PAN form rejects otherwise.
Re-crop a photo to a square ratio for UTIITSL after it was shot for NSDL.
Resize a scanned or phone photo down to the required pixel dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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