A PAN card application photo is 213 x 213 pixels, a small square used by both NSDL and UTIITSL portals. Upload your photo below, centre your face in the crop box, and download an image at the exact size the form expects.
| Required size | 213 x 213 pixels |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 1:1 square |
| Typical file size limit | Under 30 KB for the photo |
| Format | JPEG |
| Background | Plain white |
| Signature | Uploaded separately, usually 200 x 230 pixels |
Requirements last verified August 2026. Rules change, so always confirm against the current official notification before you submit.
PAN portals state the requirement in pixels rather than millimetres, and they enforce it strictly along with a file size limit. Because 213 x 213 is small, start from a sharp, well lit source rather than an already compressed photo, or the result looks noticeably degraded.
213 x 213 pixels, a square image, usually with a file size limit of around 30 KB.
The signature is uploaded separately and is commonly 200 x 230 pixels.
Usually because the dimensions are not exactly 213 x 213 or the file exceeds the size limit set by the portal.