Official NSDL & UTI PAN Card Photo, Signature, and Document Size Rules 2026
When applying for a new Permanent Account Number (PAN) card or requesting corrections through Protean NSDL or UTIITSL (UTI) online portals, applicant photo uploads, signature scans, and supporting ID documents must adhere to precise dimension and file weight criteria. Failure to match these specifications results in immediate application rejection or upload error messages.
Our PAN card resizer automates the entire crop, resize, and compression workflow directly inside your browser. Whether you need a 213x213 pixel NSDL pan photo resize, a 400x200 pixel UTI signature crop, or a 300 KB PAN card document PDF size converter, the tool adjusts pixels, DPI, and compression ratios in milliseconds.
Official NSDL & UTI PAN Photo & Signature Parameter Benchmark
The table below lists official guidelines mandated by NSDL (Protean) and UTIITSL for online PAN card applications:
| Upload Document Type | Required Dimensions (cm / inches) | Pixel Dimensions (300 DPI) | Max File Size Limit | Required File Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSDL / UTI Passport Photo | 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm (1.38 x 0.98 in) | 213 x 213 pixels | Less than 50 KB | JPEG / JPG |
| NSDL / UTI Applicant Signature | 4.5 cm x 2.0 cm (1.77 x 0.79 in) | 400 x 200 pixels (or 213 x 400 px) | Less than 50 KB | JPEG / JPG |
| Supporting Document (Aadhaar / ID Proof) | Standard A4 Sheet Scan | 200 DPI Clear Scan | Less than 300 KB | PDF Format (or JPG for UTI) |
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Resize Photo and Signature for PAN Card Online
- Select Preset Mode: Choose PAN Photo (213x213 px, <50KB) or PAN Signature (400x200 px, <50KB) depending on the file you wish to edit.
- Upload File: Drag and drop your passport photo, signature picture, or document scan into the upload box.
- Crop & Enhance: Use the interactive crop window to frame your face or signature cleanly. Toggle the Sharpen / High Contrast filter to convert signature backgrounds into clean white.
- Generate & Download: Click Generate Resized PAN File. Review the output size metrics and click Download Resized File to save your compliant JPG or PDF.
Why Use Our Client-Side PAN Photo Resizer?
Guaranteed NSDL/UTI Acceptance
Output images land precisely at 213x213 px and under 50 KB every time, eliminating online portal upload rejection errors.
100% Privacy & Data Security
All image processing runs client-side in your web browser. Your signature and confidential Aadhaar documents never touch a remote server.
PDF Document Conversion
Easily convert document photos into compressed PDF files under 300 KB as required by NSDL online submission forms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact photo and signature dimensions for NSDL PAN card application?
NSDL requires candidate passport photos to be 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm (213 x 213 pixels, 300 DPI, max 50 KB JPG). Signature scans must be 4.5 cm x 2.0 cm (400 x 200 pixels, 300 DPI, max 50 KB JPG).
How can I convert my Aadhaar card image into a 300 KB PDF for PAN card submission?
Select the 'PAN Document PDF (<300KB)' preset in our tool, upload your Aadhaar image scan, and click Generate. The tool automatically compresses and packages your image into an official PDF under 300 KB.
How do I remove blue or dark background shadows from my signature scan?
Enable the 'Sharpen / High Contrast' checkbox in the interactive editor. It applies a binary threshold algorithm that isolates black pen ink against a pure white background.
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