What is the size of a India passport photo?

A India passport photo must be 2.01 × 2.01 in (51 × 51 mm) on a plain white background, with the head centred and eyes facing the camera. Resolution should be at least 300 DPI for print-ready output.

What background colour is required for a India passport photo?

India requires a plain white background that is flat, uniform and free of shadows. GetShot Passport helps you check the background and, where the authority permits it, replace it on-device.

Can I take a India passport photo at home?

Take a clear photo in good, even light against a plain background, then use GetShot Passport to crop and resize it to the published India specification in your browser. You can print it at home or at any photo print service. Always check the official rules before submitting.

Can I wear glasses in my India passport photo?

Rules on glasses vary. Check the official India source, and if in doubt remove your glasses so your eyes are fully visible with no glare.

How much does a India passport photo cost with this tool?

GetShot Passport is free to use — no watermark, no sign-up. You only pay if you choose to print the photo at a local photo print service.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Face detection, background checking and image processing all run inside your browser via WebGPU or WebAssembly. Your photo never leaves your device.

Will my India passport photo be accepted by the government?

No tool can guarantee acceptance. The output aims to match the official India specification (2.01 × 2.01 in (51 × 51 mm), plain white background, correct head height), but acceptance is always at the discretion of the issuing authority — check the live spec on the authority's website before submitting.

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India Passport Photo
Requirements & Size (2.01 × 2.01 in)

Check the India passport photo size, plain white background and head-height range, then crop your photo to spec and export a print-ready 300 DPI file — all in your browser. Independent tool; final acceptance is decided by the issuing authority.

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Official India size (2.01 × 2.01 in), plain white background
Background check for plain white (optional on-device replacement)
300 DPI print-ready PNG, plus a 4×6 print sheet
100% on-device — your photo never leaves your browser

Official requirements

India Passport Photo Requirements

For a India passport application, the issuing authority requires a photo of 51 × 51 mm with a plain white background. Head height — measured from chin to crown — must sit between 25 mm and 35 mm, with eyes facing the camera and a neutral expression. The photo should be a recent colour image, sharp and well-lit, with no shadows on the face or background.

Source: Passport Seva — Ministry of External Affairs. Always double-check the latest specification on the official site before submitting your application.

Photo specifications

India Photo Specifications

Attribute	Requirement
Photo dimensions	51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in)
Pixel size (300 DPI)	602 × 602 px
Background colour	Plain white
Head height (chin to crown)	25–35 mm
Eye line (from bottom)	28–35 mm
Resolution	300 DPI, print-ready
File format	JPEG or PNG
Recency	Recent photo
Expression	Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open and facing camera
Glasses	Check the official source
Head covering	Religious only; face fully visible

Step-by-step

How to Prepare Your India Passport Photo

STEP 01
Add a photo
Open a clear, front-facing photo of your face. JPG, PNG, WebP and HEIC all work — everything stays in your browser.
STEP 02
Crop to India specs
Face detection aligns your eyes and crown to the published India head-height range — adjust manually if needed. Cropping and sizing do not change how you look.
STEP 03
Check the background
Confirm a flat, uniform background in the required colour. Optional on-device background replacement is available where the authority permits it.
STEP 04
Download print-ready files
Get a single 300 DPI photo and a correctly scaled 4×6 print sheet (multiple copies, cut lines) for any photo print service.

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Avoid these mistakes

Reasons India Passport Photos Get Delayed

Wrong dimensions or aspect ratio
Photos cropped to the wrong size can be rejected. Use the official India millimetre dimensions, not arbitrary screen pixels.
Background not uniform
Shadows, gradients or coloured walls behind the subject are common problems. The required background colour must be flat and even across the whole frame.
Head too small or too large
Head height (chin to crown) must fall within the official range for India. Selfies taken too close to the camera often fail this check.
Glare, shadows or obscured eyes
Glare on glasses, dark shadows around the eyes or under the chin, or anything covering the face can cause a rejection. Check the country-specific glasses rule.
Non-neutral expression
Smiling with teeth, raised eyebrows or an open mouth can violate the biometric requirement. Keep a relaxed, neutral expression with the mouth closed.
Low resolution or over-compression
Photos below 300 DPI, with visible JPEG blocks, or printed too small may be rejected. Export at the recommended resolution.

Questions

India Passport Photo FAQ

What is the size of a India passport photo?: A India passport photo must be 2.01 × 2.01 in (51 × 51 mm) on a plain white background, with the head centred and eyes facing the camera. Resolution should be at least 300 DPI for print-ready output.
What background colour is required for a India passport photo?: India requires a plain white background that is flat, uniform and free of shadows. GetShot Passport helps you check the background and, where the authority permits it, replace it on-device.
Can I take a India passport photo at home?: Take a clear photo in good, even light against a plain background, then use GetShot Passport to crop and resize it to the published India specification in your browser. You can print it at home or at any photo print service. Always check the official rules before submitting.
Can I wear glasses in my India passport photo?: Rules on glasses vary. Check the official India source, and if in doubt remove your glasses so your eyes are fully visible with no glare.
How much does a India passport photo cost with this tool?: GetShot Passport is free to use — no watermark, no sign-up. You only pay if you choose to print the photo at a local photo print service.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?: No. Face detection, background checking and image processing all run inside your browser via WebGPU or WebAssembly. Your photo never leaves your device.
Will my India passport photo be accepted by the government?: No tool can guarantee acceptance. The output aims to match the official India specification (2.01 × 2.01 in (51 × 51 mm), plain white background, correct head height), but acceptance is always at the discretion of the issuing authority — check the live spec on the authority's website before submitting.