PAN Card (NSDL / Protean & UTIITSL) Photo & Signature Size
Online PAN application (Form 49A/49AA via Protean-NSDL or UTIITSL). Photo 3.5×2.5 cm colour JPEG at 200 DPI, max 20 KB; signature 2×4.5 cm JPEG at 200 DPI, max 10 KB. These are the strictest official caps — a file that meets them is accepted in every application mode.
Verified 11 Jun 2026 · Protean (NSDL e-Gov) PAN instructions.Official source
Photo requirement
- File size
- under 20 KB
- Dimensions
- 197 × 276 px
- Aspect
- 2.5 : 3.5
- Format
- JPG / JPEG
- Background
- Plain white
Signature requirement
- File size
- under 10 KB
- Dimensions
- 354 × 157 px
- Format
- JPG / JPEG
- Ink
- Black/blue on white paper
Make a PAN Card-ready photo & signature
Resize and compress to these exact limits, free and in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Why PAN Card uploads get rejected
- File size over the limit — even 1 KB above the cap is auto-rejected by many portals.
- Wrong pixel dimensions or aspect ratio.
- Wrong file format (most portals want JPG/JPEG).
- Signature uploaded with a white box / paper background instead of clean ink.
- Old, blurry, or low-contrast photo, or wrong (non-white) background.
Specs can change between notification cycles — always confirm the current limit on the official portal before submitting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the photo size for the PAN Card (NSDL / Protean & UTIITSL) application?
The PAN Card (NSDL / Protean & UTIITSL) photo should be under 20 KB, around 197×276 px, in JPG format. This tool resizes and compresses your photo to fit automatically.
What is the signature size for PAN Card (NSDL / Protean & UTIITSL)?
The signature should be under 10 KB, around 354×157 px. Sign on white paper in black ink, then upload it here to clean and resize it.
How do I resize my photo to under 20 KB for PAN Card (NSDL / Protean & UTIITSL)?
Upload your photo and the tool compresses it under the PAN Card (NSDL / Protean & UTIITSL) limit while keeping the correct dimensions. Everything runs in your browser.
Is this PAN Card (NSDL / Protean & UTIITSL) resizer free and private?
Yes — free, no watermark, no sign-up, and your photo never leaves your device. All processing happens in your browser.
Where can I confirm the official PAN Card (NSDL / Protean & UTIITSL) requirements?
Always verify the current limits on the official source (Protean (NSDL e-Gov) PAN instructions) before submitting, as requirements can change between notification cycles.