ExactFilePAN Card Photo & Signature Size Guide — Exact KB, PX, and Format (2026)
Published August 25, 2026
Applying for a PAN card online through NSDL or UTIITSL? The photo and signature you upload must meet exact size and dimension requirements — or the form rejects them.
PAN Card Photo Resizer — 213×276 px, ≤20 KB (Verified)
PAN card photo resizer for NSDL and UTI applications: 213x276 px at 200 DPI, under 20 KB, signature 140x60 px — verified output with source citation.
PAN Card Signature Resizer — 140x60 px, 5–20 KB (Verified)
Resize your signature for PAN card applications (NSDL/UTI) to 140x60 px inside the 5–20 KB window — output verified against PAN guidelines.
PAN card photo requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 213 × 276 px |
| File size | 20 KB – 50 KB |
| Format | JPG |
| Background | Light-coloured (preferably white) |
| DPI | 200 DPI (for print quality) |
PAN card signature requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 140 × 60 px |
| File size | 5 KB – 20 KB |
| Format | JPG |
How to resize your photo and signature
Photo
Use the PAN Card Photo Resizer — it auto-crops, resizes to 213×276 px, and hits the 20–50 KB window exactly. The output is verified against the spec, so you see ✓ or ❌ for each rule before you download.
Signature
Use the PAN Card Signature Resizer — same process, tuned for the 140×60 px / 5–20 KB signature spec.
Both tools: - Crop to the exact dimensions using a centre cover - Compress with a binary search to hit the KB window - Strip EXIF and GPS data for privacy - Show a pass/fail checklist with the official source cited
Tips for a good PAN photo
- Stand against a plain white or light-coloured wall
- Face the camera directly, look straight ahead
- Good, even lighting — no harsh shadows on the face
- Crop tightly to head and shoulders
Tips for a good signature
- Sign on white paper with a black or dark blue pen
- Take a photo in good lighting, no shadows
- The tool auto-crops to the signature area
Source
These requirements were verified on 2026-08-22 against the NSDL PAN application guidelines. Always check the latest instructions on the official portal when applying.
Related tools
- SSC Photo Resizer — 200×240 px, 20–50 KB
- UPSC Photo Resizer — 350×350 px, 20–200 KB
- IBPS Photo Resizer — 200×230 px, 20–50 KB
- Compress JPEG to 50KB — for other portals with a 50 KB cap