India Passport Photo Requirements & Online Tool

Create a compliant 2x2 inch Indian passport photo at 300 DPI with our AI-powered tool. Instant white background replacement, square cropping, and lighting correction to meet Passport Seva standards.

Step 1 of 3

Upload Your Photo

Select your document type and upload a clear photo of yourself

Photo Requirements

Face clearly visible
Neutral expression
Eyes open & visible
Good, even lighting
No filters or edits

How it works

Our system automatically adjusts background, lighting, and cropping to meet official requirements.

Photo Specifications

Physical Size

2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)

Digital Size

600 x 600 pixels (target), 350 x 350 min to 1000 x 1000 max

Resolution

300 DPI

Aspect Ratio

1:1 (square)

File Format

JPEG

File Size

20 KB - 100 KB

Background Color

White (#FFFFFF)

Source: Ministry of External Affairs / Passport Seva — Last updated February 2026

How to Get Your Photo

1

Upload Your Photo

Upload a selfie or photo from your device. Our system accepts JPEG images up to 10 MB.

2

AI Processes Your Photo

Our AI adjusts background, lighting, cropping, and positioning to meet official specifications.

3

Download Your Photo

Get your compliant photo delivered instantly. Ready to use for your application.

Detailed Requirements

Prohibited Items

Sunglasses or tinted/dark glasses
Non-religious headwear
White clothing (blends with white background)
Patterned or textured clothing
Shadows on face or background
Red-eye effect
Blurry or out-of-focus images
Visible pixels or dot patterns
Marks, creases, or damage
Borders around the image
Other people in the photo
Chair backs or toys (for children's photos)
Any retouching or enhancement
Hair covering eyes
Overexposed or underexposed images

Special Rules

White Clothing Prohibited

White clothing is not permitted because it blends with the required white background. Wear dark or coloured clothing (e.g., a medium blue shirt, kurta, or saree) that provides good contrast.

Baby & Infant Photos (Under 1 Year)

Eyes do not have to be open. Expression, face position, and line of sight requirements are relaxed. A frontal photograph with clarity is required. The baby must be alone in the photo with no toys or other people visible.

Children (Under 10 Years)

Head height and eye position requirements are relaxed. Neutral and relaxed expression with mouth closed. Must be looking at the camera with flexibility. The child must be alone in the photo with no chair backs, toys, or other people.

Frequently Asked Questions