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Protean NSDL · UTIITSL · Instant e-PAN Compliant

PAN Card Photo Resizer & Compressor

Resize candidate photographs to exact 213 × 213 pixels at 200/300 DPI and compress under 50KB JPG in one click. 100% private in-browser tool.

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NSDL & UTIITSL Official PAN Photo Specifications

Mandatory rules enforced by the Income Tax Department of India:

Parameter NSDL / UTIITSL Rule PixelKit Auto-Configured Settings
File Format JPEG / JPG only Automatic JPG output
Pixel Dimensions Exact 213 × 213 px (1:1 square) Pixel-perfect 213 × 213 px rescaler
File Size Cap Under 50 KB strictly Binary-search targets ~35–45 KB
Resolution / DPI 200 DPI or 300 DPI recommended Standard 200/300 DPI header metadata
Color & Background Color photo with clean light background Full 24-bit sRGB color preservation

Common PAN Card Upload Errors & Fixes

⚠ "Photo resolution must be 213 x 213 pixels"

Cause: Attempting to upload rectangular passport photos (such as 350 × 450 px or 413 × 531 px).
Fix: PixelKit automatically applies the 1:1 square crop ratio and rescales pixel buffers to exactly 213 × 213 px.

⚠ "Uploaded photo file exceeds 50 KB"

Cause: High-resolution mobile phone camera photos usually produce files between 2 MB and 8 MB.
Fix: PixelKit compresses your image down to ~40 KB without washing out facial features or creating blur.

Frequently asked questions

What are the official photo and signature size rules for PAN card applications?
For online PAN applications via Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL, applicant photographs must be in JPEG/JPG format, cropped square to 213 × 213 pixels (3.5 × 2.5 cm or 1:1 ratio at 200/300 DPI), with a maximum file weight of 50 KB. Signatures must be 213 × 426 pixels (2:1 ratio) under 30 KB.
Why does the NSDL PAN portal require exact 213 × 213 pixels at 200 DPI?
The physical PAN card printing presses in India print photograph tiles at standard 300 DPI across ~2.5 cm. When digital uploads deviate from 213 × 213 pixels, the NSDL automated ingestion validation script rejects the file.
Can I resize an existing Aadhaar card photo or phone selfie for PAN card upload?
Yes. Drop your smartphone photo or existing digital image into PixelKit. The tool crops to a 1:1 square, resizes to exactly 213 × 213 px, and compresses below 50KB with clear facial clarity in seconds.
Is my personal ID photo uploaded to any server or database?
No. PixelKit operates 100% locally on your computer or phone using in-browser WebAssembly. Your identity photos and biometric data never touch external servers.