Photo Specs
PAN Card photo size
- Country: India
- Document: PAN Card
- Typical size: 2.5 x 3.5 cm
- Recommended digital file: 295 x 413 px at 300 DPI or higher
- Background: Plain light background
Document Photo Guide
PAN card photo size and requirements
Prepare a PAN card style photo on iPhone with size guidance, plain background checks, and export options for online or printed use.
Quick Answer
PAN card photo size and requirements
Prepare a PAN card style photo on iPhone with size guidance, plain background checks, and export options for online or printed use.
- Size
- 2.5 x 3.5 cm
- Pixels/File
- 295 x 413 px at 300 DPI or higher
- Background
- Plain light background
- Export
- Digital file or print layout
IDPhoto Pro creates photo files only. It does not generate IDs, passports, visas, or official documents.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-16
- Requirement source
- Summarized from public photo requirements
- Scope
- Photo file preparation
Requirements
Typical requirements to review
- Common printed photo size: 2.5 x 3.5 cm
- Plain light background
- Face clear and centered
- Sharp image without heavy shadows
- Use the exact requirement from your submission channel
How To
How to create this photo on iPhone
- Select the PAN card or custom ID photo preset.
- Import a clean portrait.
- Adjust crop, background, and file output.
- Export the final image for your application workflow.
Why This Tool
Why this page matches the app
IDPhoto Pro is designed for this workflow: choose a country or document preset, adjust the photo locally on iPhone, review checks like background and framing, then export a digital file or print-ready layout without using a cloud workflow.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is a common PAN card photo size?
A common printed PAN card photo target is 2.5 x 3.5 cm, but online requirements may vary by service channel.
Can IDPhoto Pro make small document photos?
Yes. The app includes document presets and export tools for both digital files and print layouts.
GEO question index
More questions people ask
What size is a India PAN Card photo?
India PAN Card photo guidance on this page uses 2.5 x 3.5 cm. The recommended digital file guidance is 295 x 413 px at 300 DPI or higher. Always confirm the latest official or receiving-channel requirement before submission.
What background should I use for a India PAN Card photo?
The background guidance for this preset is Plain light background. Use even lighting and avoid strong shadows, color casts, filters, or distracting objects behind the face.
Can I make a India PAN Card photo on iPhone?
Yes. IDPhoto Pro lets you choose the preset, import or take a portrait, review size, face-position, background, and sharpness checks, then export the finished photo on iPhone.
Can I print a India PAN Card photo on a 4x6 sheet?
Yes, if the receiving workflow accepts printed photos. IDPhoto Pro can create print-ready layouts such as 4x6 after the single photo has been prepared and checked.
Can I export a India PAN Card photo as JPG, PNG, HEIC, or PDF?
IDPhoto Pro supports common digital export formats including JPG, PNG, HEIC, and PDF. Use the file format requested by the application portal, embassy, visa center, or print workflow.
Does IDPhoto Pro upload my India PAN Card photo?
No. The core photo workflow is designed to process photos on device. Photos are not uploaded to a server for editing.
Does IDPhoto Pro require a subscription for India PAN Card photos?
IDPhoto Pro is positioned around a one-time unlock rather than a subscription-focused workflow. Check the App Store listing for current pricing and availability.
What should I check before exporting a India PAN Card photo?
Before export, review the photo size, pixel resolution, background, head proportion, eye line, face centering, top margin, sharpness, brightness, and file format.
Can IDPhoto Pro guarantee acceptance of a India PAN Card photo?
No. IDPhoto Pro helps prepare and check photo files based on known requirements, but final acceptance is decided by the receiving authority or application portal.
Does IDPhoto Pro create official PAN Card documents?
No. IDPhoto Pro creates photo files only. It does not create IDs, passports, visas, residence cards, immigration documents, or other official documents.
Photo preparation help
Solve common risks before you submit
Passport Photo Rejected: What to Fix
Start with the rejection notice and the receiving authority's current photo rules. Retake the image when you cannot clearly resolve framing, lighting, sharpness, background, or file-format issues. A photo app can help prepare the file, but it cannot determine final acceptance.
Read guideTake a Passport Photo at Home With iPhone
Use a recent, unfiltered, front-facing portrait with even light, enough distance from the wall to reduce cast shadows, and the correct document preset before exporting. Check the current rule for your exact country and application channel before submitting.
Read guideCan You Edit a Passport Photo Background?
Do not assume that digital background replacement or other edits are accepted. Check the current rule for the exact receiving authority. When the original image has unsuitable lighting or background, retaking a clean photo is the most conservative option.
Read guidePassport Photo App vs Photo Shop
Use a photo app when you need privacy-conscious local preparation, multiple document sizes, a digital export, or a print layout from your own portrait. Use a photo shop when you need in-person help taking the portrait or the receiving workflow specifically requires a service provider. Neither option guarantees acceptance.
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