PAN Card Photo Resizer: 3.5 × 2.5 cm, 200 DPI, Under 50 KB
Prepare a PAN-application-ready photo and signature in seconds - entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is stored, no watermark is added. PixelSize hits the exact KB the Protean (NSDL) and UTIITSL forms demand and writes 200 DPI into the file metadata, so your upload passes size and resolution checks first time.
Official PAN photo and signature specifications
| Photo size | 3.5 cm × 2.5 cm (width × height) |
|---|---|
| Photo pixels at 200 DPI | 276 × 197 px (PAN mode sets this automatically) |
| Signature size | 3.5 cm × 1.5 cm = 276 × 118 px at 200 DPI (signature mode) |
| Resolution | 200 DPI - written into the JPEG metadata by PixelSize |
| File format | JPG / JPEG |
| File size | Photo: max 50 KB • Signature: typically 10-40 KB |
| Photo background | Plain, light-coloured wall with even lighting, neutral expression |
| Signature tips | Sign in black ink on plain white paper, photograph in daylight, crop tight |
How to compress a PAN photo to 50 KB in 3 steps
- Upload your photo or scan on the PAN-preset tool page. It never leaves your device.
- Confirm the target - the preset already fills 50 KB and switches to PAN mode (200 DPI, correct dimensions). For signatures, use the signature preset instead.
- Download the compressed JPG. The summary card shows exactly what changed: dimensions, file size, format and DPI.
Why PixelSize passes where other tools fail
- Exact KB, not "about": a binary-search compressor lands precisely on 50 KB or 40 KB - no rejection for overshooting.
- DPI metadata writer: 200 DPI is written into the JPEG header - most online compressors skip this.
- True-size preview: compare original and compressed side by side before downloading.
- 100% private: processing happens in your browser. No server ever sees your photo or signature.
Frequently asked questions
What is the photo size for a PAN card application?
3.5 × 2.5 cm at 200 DPI, which equals 276 × 197 pixels, saved as JPG under 50 KB. PAN mode in PixelSize sets all of this automatically.
What is the signature size for PAN forms?
Commonly 3.5 × 1.5 cm (276 × 118 px) at 200 DPI, between 10 and 40 KB. The signature preset pre-fills 40 KB and the correct mode.
Are Protean (NSDL) and UTIITSL requirements different?
The published dimensions and KB limits are broadly the same on both portals. Always confirm the limits shown on your specific form before submitting.
Can I use a mobile phone photo for PAN?
Yes. Stand against a light wall in daylight with a neutral face, then let PixelSize fix dimensions, KB and DPI. HEIC iPhone photos convert automatically.
The form says "file size exceeds limit". What now?
Use the 50 KB (or 20 KB) preset. PixelSize compresses to the exact target instead of approximating, so the upload button accepts it.
Is it safe to process my PAN photo and signature online?
With PixelSize, yes: everything runs inside your browser and no file is ever uploaded to a server - critical for identity documents and signatures.
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