How it works
1
Pick portal & document
NSDL (Protean) or UTIITSL — then photo or signature.
2
Upload your image
A scan or phone photo — read locally, never uploaded.
3
Fix & download
Exact pixels, DPI tag, KB under cap — with a validation checklist.
🔒 We can't see your documents — ever.
Your photo or file never reaches our servers. Everything happens 100% in your browser, on your own phone or computer — it all stays with you.
Your photo or file never reaches our servers. Everything happens 100% in your browser, on your own phone or computer — it all stays with you.
Important: no official spec bulletin was found in public search — these are the best published specs, reconciled across guides (see table below). Verify against the official Protean (NSDL) / UTIITSL upload instructions before applying. Meeting the published spec is not a guarantee of acceptance. This page is not affiliated with NSDL, UTIITSL, or the Income Tax Department.
Portal — pick the one you're applying on
Document
Drop your photo / signature here
Select image
or drop it here · fitted in your browser
Your file
Fitting…
Processing happens on your device — just do not close this tab.
Ready
Everything happened inside your browser — your documents were never uploaded anywhere, so there is nothing to delete. This tool never asks for your PAN number.
Why PAN photo uploads fail
Applying for a PAN card online is straightforward until the document-upload step. Then thousands of applicants — and the CSC (Common Service Center) operators who file for them — hit the same wall: "Invalid image format or size" or "Uploaded photograph dimensions do not match prescribed parameters." A rejected photo doesn't just annoy; it holds up the card for weeks. The fix is unglamorous but exact: the right pixels, the right DPI, and a file under the KB cap — all three at once.
NSDL vs UTIITSL specs — they are not interchangeable
India has two PAN portals and they do not share specs. Using an NSDL-sized file on UTIITSL (or vice versa) bounces. Here is the reconciled spec this tool implements:
| Portal | Document | Dimensions | DPI | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSDL (Protean) | Photo | 276 × 197 px | 200 | under 50 KB |
| NSDL (Protean) | Signature | 354 × 157 px | 200 | under 20 KB |
| UTIITSL | Photo | 213 × 213 px | 300 | up to 30 KB |
| UTIITSL | Signature | 400 × 200 px | 600 | up to 60 KB |
How the NSDL numbers are derived: NSDL's own form asks for a 3.5 × 2.5 cm photograph; at the published 200 DPI that is (3.5/2.54)×200 = 276 px by (2.5/2.54)×200 = 197 px. The signature's 4.5 × 2 cm becomes 354 × 157 px the same way. Some guides quote 213×213 for the NSDL photo — that figure contradicts their own cm dimensions and appears copied from the UTIITSL spec, so this tool uses the cm×DPI math. Verify against the official upload instructions of your portal — they are the final authority.
What this tool actually does
- Exact pixels: your upload is cover-cropped to the precise dimensions — 276×197, 354×157, 213×213, or 400×200 depending on portal and document.
- Real DPI tag: the DPI (200/300/600) is written as a genuine JFIF APP0 segment into the JPG file bytes — not a label, an actual tag any reader can see.
- KB cap: JPEG quality is searched until the file sits under the portal's cap (targeted 1 KB inside the limit for safety).
- Validation checklist: every output is checked — exact dimensions, KB under cap, JPG format, DPI tag present, and a white-background advisory for photos.
Preparing a photo the portal accepts
Use a recent, front-facing, passport-style colour photograph on a white background — the tool samples your photo's edges and warns you if the background doesn't look white. For the signature: black ink (dark blue is accepted) on unruled white paper, photographed or scanned flat in good light. Crop tight around the ink before uploading for the sharpest result.
Correction and reprint applications
The same specs apply to "Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN Data" (CSF) on either portal — a photo or signature update uses this exact flow.
Your PAN number is never involved
Plainly: this tool only resizes the photo and signature image files you upload, inside your browser. It never asks for a PAN number, never looks one up, never verifies one, and uploads nothing anywhere.
The bottom line
Pick your portal, pick photo or signature, upload — and download a file with the exact pixels, an embedded DPI tag, and a KB count under the cap. Then verify against your portal's official instructions and upload with confidence.
Frequently asked questions
Is PAN Card Photo & Signature Resizer free to use without signup?
Yes. EzySize’s PAN Card Photo & Signature Resizer tool is free to use without creating an account. Advertising may appear on this page; the tool remains free to use. Use the controls above and check the result against your requirements.
What is the PAN card photo size?
It depends on the portal. NSDL (Protean): 3.5×2.5 cm at 200 DPI = 276×197 px, JPG under 50 KB. UTIITSL: 213×213 px at 300 DPI, JPG up to 30 KB. Pick the preset for the portal you are applying on — the specs are not interchangeable.
What is the PAN card signature size?
NSDL (Protean): 4.5×2 cm at 200 DPI = 354×157 px, JPG under 20 KB (strictest published cap). UTIITSL: 400×200 px at 600 DPI, JPG up to 60 KB. Sign in black ink on white paper.
Why does my PAN photo say invalid image format or size?
The three usual causes: wrong pixel dimensions, file size over the portal's KB cap, or wrong format (not JPG). This tool fixes all three — exact pixels, KB under the cap, JPG output — before you re-upload.
NSDL vs UTIITSL — which photo spec should I use?
The spec of the portal you are applying on. NSDL (Protean): 276×197 px photo + 354×157 px signature. UTIITSL: 213×213 px photo + 400×200 px signature. Using one portal's file on the other portal gets rejected.
What DPI does the PAN portal need?
NSDL: 200 DPI; UTIITSL: 300 DPI for the photo and 600 DPI for the signature. This tool writes the DPI as a real JFIF tag inside the JPG file bytes — not just claimed, actually embedded.
What background should the PAN card photo have?
White (or very light), front-facing, recent passport-style colour photograph. This tool samples your photo's edges and warns you if the background doesn't look white.
Can I use this for a PAN correction or reprint?
Yes — the same photo and signature specs apply to "Request for New PAN Card or/and Changes or Correction in PAN Data" (CSF) applications on either portal.
Does this tool read or check my PAN number?
No. It only resizes the photo and signature image files you upload, in your browser. It never asks for, looks up, or verifies any PAN number or personal data.
Which pen should I use for the PAN signature?
Black ink (dark blue is also accepted) on unruled white paper. Photograph or scan it flat in good light, then upload — the tool crops it to the exact signature dimensions.
Is this tool affiliated with NSDL or UTIITSL?
No — not with NSDL/Protean, UTIITSL, or the Income Tax Department. Specs are best-published reconciled from guides and the portals' stated cm dimensions; always verify against the official upload instructions of your portal before applying.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No — everything runs in your browser. Your photo and signature never leave your device.
Is the PAN photo resizer free?
Yes — free, no signup, no watermark.