PAN Card Resizer
Instantly resize your photo to 212 x 212 px and under 30KB for official PAN card applications.
Private 100% Offline Processing
PAN Card Photo Resizer Online (NSDL/UTIITSL Ready)
Applying for a new PAN card or updating an existing one through Protean (NSDL) or UTIITSL? The photograph you upload is the most critical part. Unlike other forms, PAN portals use an automated pixel-verification system. If your photo isn't exactly 212 x 212 pixels, the upload will fail.
Why Your PAN Photo Upload Fails
- Pixel Precision: Portals like NSDL check for exactly 212x212. Even 213x213 is rejected instantly.
- DPI Settings: If the metadata doesn't show 600 DPI, the system might flag it as "Low Quality".
- Border Issue: Adding a white border around the photo often changes the dimensions, causing a fail.
- Aspect Ratio: Selfies are often in 4:3 or 16:9; forcing them to a square without cropping causes distortion.
Get a Perfect 212x212 Pixel Photo
- Auto-Crop: Our tool automatically detects the center of your image for a perfect 1:1 square crop.
- Lossless Resizing: We use Lanczos resampling to keep facial features sharp at small pixel sizes.
- Correct Metadata: We inject the required 600 DPI headers into the JPG file automatically.
- 30KB Target: We optimize the quality to hit exactly 25-28KB, safely under the 30KB limit.
Official PAN Technical Standards
Dimensions
212 x 212 px
Resolution
600 DPI
Size Limit
Under 30KB
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PAN card signature size?
The signature scan for a PAN card should be 2cm x 4.5cm and under 60KB. You can use our Signature Resizer Tool for this specific requirement.
Will my data be secure?
100% Safe. Your photo never reaches our server. All processing happens within your browser's sandboxed environment.