High Precision Image Crop & Sizing
Crop photos for Aadhaar, PAN Card, Passports, Visas, SSC/UPSC exams, and custom ratios with zero loss in quality.
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Supports JPG, PNG, WebP • Maximum file size 5MB
Standard Photo & Signature Sizes for Indian Govt Exams & Portals
DeckTools automatically calibrates DPI, aspect ratios, and target file size limits for SSC, UPSC, NTA (NEET/JEE), IBPS, State PSCs, Aadhaar, PAN Card, and Indian Passports.
| Portal / Examination | Standard Dimensions | Resolution / DPI | Target File Size | Official Guidelines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Passport Photo (PSK / PSP) | 3.5 × 4.5 cm (35 × 45 mm) | 413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI | < 100 KB | Plain white background, 70-80% face coverage |
| SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, CPO) Photo | 3.5 × 4.5 cm (3.5 × 4.5 cm) | 350 × 450 px @ 300 DPI | 20 KB to 50 KB | Recent color photograph, clear face without spectacles/cap |
| SSC Exam Signature | 4.0 × 2.0 cm (40 × 20 mm) | 140 × 60 px @ 200 DPI | 10 KB to 20 KB | Running hand signature in black/blue ink on white paper |
| UPSC Civil Services Photo & Sign | 3.5 × 4.5 cm (Photo) / 3.5 × 1.5 cm (Sign) | 350 × 350 px min | 20 KB to 300 KB | Clear name & date of photograph printed at the bottom |
| NTA NEET / JEE Main Passport Photo | 3.5 × 4.5 cm (35 × 45 mm) | 413 × 531 px @ 300 DPI | 10 KB to 200 KB | White background, 80% face visible including ears |
| NTA NEET Postcard Size Photo | 4 × 6 inches (10.16 × 15.24 cm) | 1200 × 1800 px @ 300 DPI | 10 KB to 200 KB | Postcard format with candidate name and date of photo |
| IBPS / SBI Bank PO & Clerk Photo | 4.5 × 3.5 cm (45 × 35 mm) | 200 × 230 px @ 200 DPI | 20 KB to 50 KB | Color photo, light background, no red-eye |
| IBPS Left Thumb Impression (LTI) | 3.0 × 3.0 cm (Square) | 240 × 240 px @ 200 DPI | 20 KB to 50 KB | Clear thumb impression with blue/black stamp pad |
| PAN Card Photo (NSDL / UTIITSL) | 2.5 × 3.5 cm (25 × 35 mm) | 213 × 213 px @ 300 DPI | < 50 KB | Color photograph, clean background, 300 DPI scan |
| PAN Card Signature (NSDL / UTIITSL) | 2.0 × 4.5 cm (20 × 45 mm) | 400 × 200 px @ 200-300 DPI | < 20 KB | Dark black ink on crisp white paper |
| Aadhaar Card (UIDAI Standard) | 8.56 × 5.398 cm (CR80) | 1011 × 638 px @ 300 DPI | < 200 KB | Standard ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1 card format |
| Driving License (Parivahan / Sarathi) | 3.5 × 4.5 cm (Photo) / 2.0 × 5.0 cm (Sign) | 350 × 450 px @ 300 DPI | 10 KB to 20 KB | Front facing portrait and clear digital signature |
| US Visa / Diversity Visa (2×2 in) | 5.1 × 5.1 cm (2 × 2 inches) | 600 × 600 px @ 300 DPI | < 240 KB | Pure white background, 50-69% head height |
Built for High-Precision Document Cropping
Engineered for job applicants, students, travelers, and design professionals who require exact millimetre precision and instant privacy.
100% Client-Side Privacy
All image processing and mathematical transforms occur exclusively in your local browser. Your confidential ID cards, photos, and signatures never touch any cloud server.
Multi-Unit Precision (mm, cm, in, px)
Switch seamlessly between physical print units (millimetres, centimetres, inches) and screen pixels with configurable DPI settings (72, 150, 300, and 600 DPI).
Portal Target Size Optimizer
Stop struggling with strict “File size must be between 20KB and 50KB” portal rejections. Our binary search compressor automatically fine-tunes image size instantly.
Unsharp Mask & Document Clarifier
Advanced spatial convolution sharpening cleans up blurred government stamps, handwritten text, and signatures for flawless OCR scanning.
8-Photo Passport Print Sheet
Generate print-ready 4×6 inch (10×15 cm) photo sheets featuring 8 standard passport photos with cutting margins for instant home or studio printing.
Fine Straighten & Live Adjustments
Correct misaligned mobile document scans with fine degree rotation, live exposure, contrast, brightness, and grayscale conversion filters.
How to Crop & Compress Document Photos
Upload Image
Drag & drop your photo, click browse, or simply paste from your clipboard with Ctrl+V.
Select Preset
Choose your document preset (e.g. Indian Passport 3.5×4.5cm, PAN Card 2.5×3.5cm) or input custom mm/cm dimensions.
Enhance & Straighten
Align the biometric face guides, sharpen text with the Unsharp Mask, and straighten slight scan angles.
Compress & Download
Pick your target file size (<20KB, <50KB, <100KB) and download as JPG, PNG, WebP, PDF, or 8-Photo Print Sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about cropping photos for government applications, visas, and competitive exams.
What is the standard photo size for Indian Passport and Visa applications?
The standard size for an Indian Passport photo is 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (35 mm × 45 mm or 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI). The photograph must have a plain white background, and your face must occupy between 70% and 80% of the vertical space. You can toggle our interactive “Biometric Face Guide” to ensure your eye and chin level match official specifications.
How do I compress my photo under 50 KB or signature under 20 KB for SSC / UPSC exams?
Upload your image to DeckTools Crop, select the Govt Exams category, and choose your desired preset (e.g., “SSC Photo (3.5×4.5 cm)” or “SSC Signature (4×2 cm)”). Next, click the Optimizer tab in the right sidebar, and click “Under 50 KB” (for photos) or “Under 20 KB” (for signatures). Our intelligent compressor uses binary search quantization to guarantee your file remains under the threshold without causing pixelation or artifacts.
What are the exact photo and signature dimensions for PAN Card applications?
For both NSDL (Protean) and UTIITSL PAN card portals, the photo dimensions are 2.5 cm × 3.5 cm (213 × 213 pixels at 300 DPI) with a maximum file size of 50 KB. The applicant's signature must be 2.0 cm × 4.5 cm (400 × 200 pixels at 200 DPI) with a maximum file size of 20 KB.
Are my uploaded images secure and private?
Yes, 100% private. DeckTools Image Crop is a client-side web application. All cropping, filtering, resizing, and compression operations run strictly inside your browser's local memory using HTML5 Canvas. Your photos, Aadhaar details, and signatures are never sent across the internet to any server.
Can I convert dimensions in millimetres (mm) or inches (in) to high-resolution 300 DPI pixels?
Yes. In the Left sidebar under Custom Dimensions, you can type your target width and height and pick mm, cm, in, or px. You can choose print DPI presets such as 72 DPI (Web), 150 DPI (Draft), 300 DPI (Standard Print), or 600 DPI (High-Def Archival). The tool converts physical measurements into exact pixel calculations mathematically: pixels = (mm / 25.4) * DPI.
How do I create and print an 8-photo passport grid on a 4x6 photo sheet?
Once you crop your photo to the 3.5×4.5cm or 2×2in preset, open the Export tab in the right sidebar and click “Print Passport Photo Sheet”. DeckTools automatically generates an industry-standard 4×6 inch (1200×1800 px @ 300 DPI) sheet with 8 copies, equal margins, and crop boundary marks ready for instant home color printing or photo lab development.
Privacy Commitment, India DPDP Act 2023 & Legal Disclaimer
Complete transparency, local-only processing, and rigorous compliance with Indian digital privacy laws and global data protection standards.
India Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 & Aadhaar Act Compliance
In accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), the Information Technology Act, 2000 (Section 43A and SPDI Rules 2011), and Section 29 of the Aadhaar Act, 2016:
- Zero Server Data Ingestion (Principle of Purpose Limitation & Data Minimisation): DeckTools executes all calculations, cropping, image compression, and sharpening 100% locally inside your web browser memory (HTML5 Canvas). No Aadhaar cards, PAN numbers, biometric photographs, or applicant signatures are ever transmitted, logged, or stored on our servers.
- Aadhaar Biometric & Identity Protection: Under the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, Benefits and Services) Act, 2016, no Aadhaar number, core biometric information, or identity data is collected or harvested.
- Immediate Memory Discard: Once you download your cropped file, close the tab, or press “Reset”, the temporary canvas buffer in your device's RAM is permanently wiped.
- Zero Cookies & No Tracking: No tracking cookies, advertising identifiers, or analytics scripts are placed on your device.
European Union GDPR & International Visa Applicant Notice
For users applying for international visas (US Visa, UK/Schengen Visa): DeckTools complies fully with EU Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) under Article 25 (Data Protection by Design) and Article 5(1)(c) (Data Minimisation). No cross-border data transfers occur because data never leaves the applicant's local device.
Indian Government & Exam Portal Non-Affiliation
DeckTools (image.decktools.app) is an independent web utility and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, authorized by, or in any way connected to the Government of India, UIDAI (Aadhaar), Income Tax Department / NSDL (Protean) / UTIITSL (PAN Card), Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), National Testing Agency (NTA NEET/JEE), Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), or any State Public Service Commission.
Limitation of Liability & "AS IS" Warranty
This service and all dimension presets are provided strictly on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranty of any kind. Examination guidelines and portal file size boundaries change periodically. Candidates and applicants bear sole responsibility for independently verifying that cropped files comply with the official notification guidelines of their respective examination or issuing authority before submitting their application. DeckTools disclaims all liability for rejected applications, delays, or damages.
Trademark & Nominative Fair Use
All trademarks, portal names, and exam acronyms mentioned (such as Aadhaar, PAN, SSC CGL, UPSC CSE, NEET UG, JEE Main, IBPS PO, Schengen) remain the exclusive property of their respective owners. Their mention here is purely for identification, descriptive compatibility, and educational guidance under nominative fair use.