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India Passport Photo Size

The India passport photo is 35 × 45 mm with the head 32–36 mm, 71–80% of the image, on a plain white background.

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In short A India passport photo is 35 × 45 mm with the head measuring 32 to 36 mm from crown to chin, on a plain white background. That head range works out at 71 to 80 per cent of the image height, which sits inside the 70 to 80 per cent that ICAO Doc 9303 asks for — so this is a standard-framed photo. India moved its passport photo to 35 × 45 mm, but the older 51 × 51 mm square is still what many visa and OCI forms ask for — and the two are not interchangeable. Read the form rather than assuming the passport size applies. In pixels, the print needs 414 × 532 at 300 dpi, which is the normal minimum for printing, and 827 × 1063 at 600 dpi, which is what many online applications ask for. Note that dpi is not a property of a file at all — it is the pixel count divided by the print size, so quoting megapixels answers a different question. What none of this settles is whether a particular photograph will be accepted: size, head height and background are the measurable part, while expression, lighting, shadow on the background, glare on spectacles and hair across the face are judged by a person, and any of them can fail a photo that is correct to the millimetre.

How to use the India Passport Photo Size

  1. Read the print size and the head height.
  2. Check the pixel table for your printer or upload portal.
  3. Measure the head on the printed photo, crown to chin.

About the India Passport Photo Size

The India passport and visa photo specification — size, head height, background and the pixel dimensions to print it.

What people use it for

  • Printing a passport photo for India.
  • Checking whether a photo taken for another country will do.
  • Finding the pixel size needed for an online application.

Details

Photo size35 × 45 mm
Head height32–36 mm, crown to chin
Head as a share of the image71–80%
ICAO 70–80% framingConforms
BackgroundPlain white
At 300 dpi414 × 532 px
At 600 dpi827 × 1063 px
PrivacyEverything runs in your browser. Nothing you enter is sent anywhere

The maths behind it

This tool uses ICAO Doc 9303 frames the head at roughly 70–80% of the image height, and that rule is what turns two loose numbers into a check on each other: divide the head range by the photo height and it has to land in that band. Every intermediate value is shown on screen, so the result can be checked by hand.

India moved its passport photo to 35 × 45 mm, but the older 51 × 51 mm square is still what many visa and OCI forms ask for — and the two are not interchangeable. Read the form rather than assuming the passport size applies.

Where this tool stops

Size, head height and background are what this page covers. It cannot assess a photograph, and specifications change — check the issuing authority for India before printing.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a India passport photo?
35 × 45 mm, with the head 32–36 mm from crown to chin on a plain white background.
How big should the head be in a India passport photo?
32 to 36 mm measured from the crown of the head to the chin, which is 71–80% of the 45 mm image height. That follows the ICAO framing used by most countries.
How many pixels do I need for a India passport photo?
414 × 532 px gives 300 dpi at 35 × 45 mm, and 827 × 1063 px gives 600 dpi. Most upload portals ask for the higher figure; printing is fine at the lower one.
Can I use a photo taken for another country?
Only if that country uses the same print size AND the same head range. Several use 35 × 45 mm with a different head height, and the head is what gets checked.
Will a photo that meets these measurements be accepted?
Not necessarily. These are the measurable requirements. Expression, lighting, shadows on the background, glare on glasses and hair across the face are all judged on the photograph itself, and any of them can fail a picture that is dimensionally perfect.
Do I need an account to use the India Passport Photo Size?
There is no cost and no cap. The India Passport Photo Size is not a demo of a paid product, so nothing is held back or watermarked.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. The India Passport Photo Size runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Because the work happens locally, the tool also keeps working if your connection drops, and closing the tab is all it takes to discard everything.
What formula does the India Passport Photo Size use?
It uses ICAO Doc 9303 frames the head at roughly 70–80% of the image height, and that rule is what turns two loose numbers into a check on each other: divide the head range by the photo height and it has to land in that band. The full working is printed under the result, so you can follow every step rather than trusting a black box.
When would I actually need the India Passport Photo Size?
Typical uses: printing a passport photo for India. Checking whether a photo taken for another country will do. Finding the pixel size needed for an online application. It is built for exactly those cases rather than being a general-purpose tool with this bolted on.
When is the India Passport Photo Size not the right tool?
Size, head height and background are what this page covers. It cannot assess a photograph, and specifications change — check the issuing authority for India before printing. Knowing where a tool stops being trustworthy matters more than the cases where it works.
Which values should I know?
Photo size is 35 × 45 mm. Head height is 32–36 mm, crown to chin. Head as a share of the image is 71–80%. These are printed on the page itself, so you do not have to take them on trust.
Can I rely on this for exact work?
The calculation runs in double precision and the result is shown to ten significant figures, so converting a value and converting it back returns the original. What is displayed is rounded for readability; what is copied is not.

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