Picwright

PAN Card Photo Maker

Drop your photo, line it up in the frame and download a JPEG at 197 × 276 px, under 50 KB. The settings below are already filled in for the PAN Card Photo.

PAN Card Photo requirements

PAN Card Photo size guide — 2.5 × 3.5 cm, 200 DPI, under 50 KB · 197 × 276 px at 200 DPI · Head height 60%–75% of photo height
PAN Card Photo size guide
Size2.5 × 3.5 cm, 200 DPI, under 50 KB
Pixels (our output)197 × 276 px at 200 DPI
File sizeunder 50 KB
FormatJPEG
BackgroundWhite
Head height60%–75% of photo height
  • 2.5 cm wide × 3.5 cm high at 200 DPI
  • JPEG, 50 KB or smaller
  • White background, face clearly visible

Checked against official guidance in October 2026. Requirements change from time to time. Check the official page or notice before you submit.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a PAN Card Photo?

2.5 × 3.5 cm, 200 DPI, under 50 KB. Picwright exports 197 × 276 pixels at 200 DPI, under 50 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.

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, but rules change. Always check the current notice or official page before you submit.

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