Picwright

OCI Card Photo Maker

Drop your photo, line it up in the frame and download a JPEG at 600 × 600 px, under 200 KB. The settings below are already filled in for the OCI Card Photo.

OCI Card Photo requirements

OCI Card Photo size guide — 600 × 600 px, under 200 KB · 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI · Head height 60%–78% of photo height
OCI Card Photo size guide
Size600 × 600 px, under 200 KB
Pixels (our output)600 × 600 px at 300 DPI
File sizeunder 200 KB
FormatJPEG
BackgroundWhite
Head height60%–78% of photo height
  • Square photo between 200 × 200 and 900 × 900 pixels
  • JPEG file, 200 KB or smaller
  • Plain white background, face about 80% of the frame
  • Printed copies are 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in)

Checked against official guidance in October 2026. Requirements change from time to time. Check the latest rules from OCI Services.

How to take your OCI Card Photo at home

  1. Stand in front of a plain white or very light background with even light and no shadows.
  2. Face the camera straight on with your eyes open and your face filling most of the frame — around 70–80% of the photo.
  3. Drop the photo above to get a square JPEG between 200 × 200 and 900 × 900 pixels, 200 KB or smaller.
  4. Prepare your signature too: sign in black or blue ink on white paper and save it as an image with a 1:3 height-to-width ratio (at least 200 × 67 pixels).

Common reasons your OCI Card Photo is rejected

  • Photo not square, or outside 200–900 pixels per side
  • File larger than 200 KB
  • Face too small in the frame, or shadows on the face or background
  • Signature image in the wrong ratio, or signed outside the box

Uploading your OCI photo and signature

Upload the photo and the signature image in the online OCI application. If the portal reports a format problem, check the pixel size, ratio and file size first.

Children who cannot sign put a left thumb impression in the signature box instead; parents cannot sign for them. Your embassy or VFS centre may also ask for printed 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inch) photos.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a OCI Card Photo?

600 × 600 px, under 200 KB. Picwright exports 600 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI, under 200 KB, as a JPEG.

What background colour is required?

A plain white background. If yours is not, Picwright can replace it with AI right in your browser.

Can I print it?

Yes. Download the 4×6 inch print sheet, print it as a normal 4×6 photo and cut along the guides. Each copy prints at exactly 50.8 × 50.8 mm.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. Cropping, background removal and compression all run on your device. Nothing is uploaded or stored.

Are these the latest official requirements?

They are taken from the official guidance of OCI Services, but rules change. Always check the current notice or official page before you submit.

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