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PAN Card Photo (213×213 px) & Signature (400×200 px) Resizer

Crop and resize your applicant photo to exactly 213×213 px at 300 DPI (<30 KB) and signature to 400×200 px at 600 DPI (<60 KB). Embedded JFIF binary headers guarantee zero rejection on NSDL Protean and UTIITSL portals for Form 49A / 49AA PAN applications.

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NSDL & UTIITSL PAN Card Resizer Studio

Strict 213×213 px (300 DPI, <30KB) photo and 400×200 px (600 DPI, <60KB) signature formatting.

1. Passport Photo (213 × 213 px @ 300 DPI)
Target: 15–28 KB
2. Signature Scan (400 × 200 px @ 600 DPI)
Target: 25–55 KB
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Passport Photo Preview
Upload photo above
213 × 213 Pixels
300 DPI Embedded
Strictly < 30 KB
Signature Preview
Upload signature above
400 × 200 px @ 600 DPI
Strictly < 60 KB
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100% In-Browser RAM Security

PAN card biometrics and signatures are processed exclusively in your device's volatile RAM. No images are saved or uploaded to external servers.

Official NSDL vs UTIITSL PAN Card Photo & Signature Upload Rules

Verified parameters for online PAN applications via Form 49A (Indian Citizens) and Form 49AA (Foreign Citizens). Last confirmed against Protean eGov and UTIITSL portal documentation.

RequirementPassport PhotographSignature / Thumb Impression
Pixel Dimensions213 × 213 pixels (1:1 square)400 × 200 pixels (2:1 landscape)
Physical Size3.5 cm × 2.5 cm (approx 1.38" × 1")4.0 cm × 2.0 cm (approx 1.57" × 0.79")
DPI Resolution300 DPI (JFIF binary required)600 DPI (JFIF binary required)
File Size LimitStrictly 10 KB – 30 KBStrictly 10 KB – 60 KB
Color Mode24-bit True Color (sRGB)Black & White / High-contrast Ink
Allowed FormatJPEG / JPG onlyJPEG / JPG only
BackgroundWhite or off-white; plain; no patternsPure white paper; no ruled lines
Applicable FormsForm 49A (Indian) / Form 49AA (Foreign)Form 49A (Indian) / Form 49AA (Foreign)
Critical: The most common rejection cause is the missing 300/600 DPI JFIF header — not the pixel dimensions. A 213×213 image saved at 72 DPI (web default) will be rejected even if it appears correctly sized.

How to Format PAN Card Photo & Signature in 5 Steps

Follow this verified 5-step process for instant recruitment portal compliance:

1

Select NSDL or UTIITSL Mode

Choose PAN Photo (213×213 px, under 50 KB) or PAN Signature (400×200 px, under 50 KB).

2

Upload Scanned Asset

Upload your photo or signature scan in any image format.

3

Verify 300 DPI Resolution

NSDL requires exact 300 DPI for photo and 600 DPI for signature.

4

Auto Size Compression

Compresses output strictly under 50 KB or under 30 KB per portal rules.

5

Download Compliant JPEG

Download verified JPEG ready for upload to onlineservices.nsdl.com.

Common PAN Card Upload Errors and How Kagazo Fixes Them

Avoid common application mistakes that trigger instant portal rejection:

Error: Non-213x213 px Dimensions

NSDL Strict 213x213 Pixel Lock

NSDL and UTIITSL portals reject photos that differ from 213×213 px by even 1 pixel.

Error: File Exceeds 50 KB

PAN Portal Upload Size Error

PAN portals enforce a strict 50 KB maximum ceiling. Kagazo compresses to safe 30 KB.

Error: Blue Ink Signature Used

NSDL Mandates Black Ink Signatures

PAN applications require black ink on white paper. Kagazo darkens signature strokes.

Error: Low DPI Flagged

Resolution Below 300 DPI

NSDL scanners check internal DPI metadata. Kagazo embeds true 300/600 DPI JFIF headers.

Who Uses the PAN Card Photo Resizer?

First-Time PAN Applicants

Students and first-time taxpayers applying online via Protean eGov (NSDL) or UTIITSL Form 49A.

Lost PAN Card Reprint

Individuals requesting a duplicate PAN card due to loss, theft, or damaged card requiring updated biometric upload.

Name / Address Correction

PAN correction requests (new signature, updated photo after marriage name change) via Form 49A.

NRI & Foreign Citizen PAN (Form 49AA)

Non-resident Indians and foreign nationals applying via Form 49AA for business registration or investment transactions.

CSC & Cyber Cafe Operators

Common Service Centre operators and cyber cafe agents processing PAN applications for rural and semi-urban applicants.

Tax Consultants & CA Firms

Chartered accountants and tax professionals handling bulk PAN applications for their clients.

Frequently Asked Questions — PAN Card Photo & Signature Resizer

Everything you need to know about NSDL and UTIITSL photo and signature requirements for PAN applications.

What are the exact photo specifications for NSDL and UTIITSL PAN Card applications in 2025?
Both Protean (NSDL e-Gov) and UTIITSL require applicant passport photographs to measure exactly 213 × 213 pixels (1:1 square ratio). At 300 DPI, this corresponds to approximately 1.8 cm × 1.8 cm. The file format must be JPEG/JPG with true 24-bit color, and the file size must strictly be between 10 KB and 30 KB. Photos below 10 KB or above 30 KB trigger an immediate portal-side upload error.
What are the exact signature specifications for PAN Card Form 49A and 49AA?
The applicant signature or left thumb impression must measure exactly 400 × 200 pixels (2:1 landscape aspect ratio) at 600 DPI resolution. The file size must be strictly between 10 KB and 60 KB in JPEG format. The ink should be dark black or dark blue on a clean white paper background with no ruled lines visible. Signatures written with gel pen on A4 paper and photographed in daylight give the best results.
Why does the NSDL portal reject my photo with "Resolution must be 300 DPI"?
Standard image editors (Paint, Canva, most phones) set pixel dimensions like 213×213 but leave the internal JFIF/EXIF resolution header at 72 DPI (web default) or 96 DPI. NSDL's server software inspects this binary header byte-by-byte during validation. Kagazo automatically writes the binary 300 DPI (0x012C) marker for photos and 600 DPI (0x0258) marker for signatures directly into the JFIF APP0 segment, guaranteeing portal acceptance.
Can I use a passport photo taken at a photo studio for my PAN application?
Yes, but studio photos are typically printed at 4×6 cm and scanned at 600 DPI+, resulting in files of 200 KB to 2 MB that are far too large. You also need to digitally crop to the precise 213×213 px square. Upload your studio photo scan to Kagazo — it will crop, resize, embed 300 DPI, and compress everything into the 10–30 KB required window automatically.
How does the B&W Ink Clarity Booster work for phone camera photos of signatures?
When you photograph a handwritten signature with a smartphone, paper creases, yellow room lighting, shadows from your hand, and low ambient contrast cause blurry, gray ink strokes that NSDL field officers reject as "signature not legible." Kagazo's in-browser Otsu thresholding algorithm separates dark pen strokes from the background using adaptive pixel luminance analysis. The result: pure white background with deep black ink strokes, visually identical to a proper scanner output.
What is the difference between NSDL (Protean) and UTIITSL PAN portals — do they have different photo sizes?
Both portals follow the same Income Tax Department guidelines for PAN Card Form 49A. The photo must be 213 × 213 pixels, and the signature must be 400 × 200 pixels. However, UTIITSL's upload interface is slightly more lenient with JPEG quality, while Protean eGov's portal performs strict server-side DPI header validation. Kagazo's output satisfies both.
My PAN card application shows "Photo size exceeds 30 KB limit." What should I do?
Your phone camera photo is likely 2–8 MB. Upload it to Kagazo and select the Photo preset (213×213, 300 DPI). The engine uses iterative binary-search JPEG quality reduction to hit the target window (ideally 20–28 KB) — neither too large nor too compressed to become unacceptably grainy.
Can I use a thumb impression instead of a signature for PAN card application?
Yes. The Income Tax Department allows a left thumb impression for illiterate applicants or those unable to sign. The impression must be taken in black or blue ink on clean white paper, attested by a Gazetted Officer or Notary Public. Photograph the impression in daylight and upload it — Kagazo's B&W booster will clean the background and resize to the required 400×200 px format.
Are my biometric photos and signatures uploaded to any server?
Never. Kagazo processes all image crops, DPI header injections, and JPEG quantization entirely inside your browser's volatile RAM via HTML5 Canvas and WebAssembly APIs. Zero bytes leave your device at any stage. When you close the browser tab, all image data is instantly purged from memory.
Does this tool work on mobile phones for PAN card applications?
Yes. Kagazo is fully responsive and works on Android Chrome, iPhone Safari, and all modern mobile browsers. You can directly upload a photo taken with your camera, use the in-browser crop guide to frame the 213×213 square, apply the ink booster for the signature, and download compliant files in under 60 seconds.

Privacy Architecture — Your Biometrics Never Leave Your Device

All processing — including crop operations, JFIF DPI header injection, Otsu thresholding, and JPEG quality reduction — executes 100% inside your browser's volatile RAM using HTML5 Canvas, FileReader API, and WebAssembly. Your photos and signatures are never transmitted to any external server, stored in any database, or logged in any form. When you close the tab, all image memory is immediately released by the browser's garbage collector.

✓ Zero Server Upload✓ No Account Required✓ No Watermark✓ No File Storage✓ HTTPS Encrypted Page✓ Works Offline After Load