Passport Seva photo size tool
Passport Seva’s online applicant photo upload is unusually exact: 630 × 810 pixels, JPEG, under 250 KB, white background, face covering 80–85% of the frame — and the portal allows only 12 upload attempts per application. This preset produces exactly 630 × 810 px (center-cropped, never stretched) at just under the size cap.
Your passport photo is processed on your own machine. Nothing about a passport application should pass through an anonymous image server.
Passport Seva preset: exactly 630 × 810 px, JPEG, under 250 KB.
Drop images here — or click to browse, or paste with Ctrl+V
JPG · PNG · WebP — processed on your device, never uploaded
Output is fixed at 630×810px (center-cropped to fit, not stretched).
How it works
- Open this page — the compressor is already set for “Passport Seva photo size tool”.
- Drop your image into the box, click to browse, or paste it with Ctrl+V.
- The tool re-encodes the image on your own device until it fits the target — nothing is uploaded.
- Check the preview and file size on the result card, then download.
Passport Seva photo upload requirements (2026 portal guidance)
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Exactly 630 × 810 pixels |
| File size | Under 250 KB |
| Format | JPEG |
| Background | Plain white |
| Face coverage | 80–85% of the frame |
| Attempts | 12 upload attempts allowed per application |
Compiled July 2026 from the current notices and portal guidance. Requirements change between recruitment cycles — always confirm against the official notification for your application before submitting.
Tips for a first-try acceptance
- Crop the source photo to a head-and-shoulders framing before dropping it in — the 630 × 810 crop is centered, so your face should already be central and large in the frame.
- Wear non-white clothing against the white background so the outline of your shoulders is visible.
- The 12-attempt limit is per application, not per day. Preview the output here (free, unlimited) until it’s right, then spend one attempt on the portal.
Frequently asked questions
Why exactly 630 × 810 pixels?
It’s the 3.5 × 4.5 cm passport-photo ratio at 180 px/cm, and the portal validates it strictly — a 629 or 811 px file fails. This preset writes those exact dimensions; you don’t have to calculate anything.
What happens if I run out of the 12 attempts?
You may need to visit a Passport Seva Kendra to have the photo captured there, or contact support to reset the application — both cost time. Getting the file exactly right before your first attempt is the whole game.
Can I upload a scanned print of a studio photo?
Yes, if the scan is sharp, evenly lit and the background reads as white. Scan at 300 DPI or higher, crop to head-and-shoulders, and let this preset handle dimensions and size.