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Passport Size Photo Dimensions in India (And How to Make One Free)

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Whether you’re applying for a passport, a visa, a government exam or a job, you’ll need a passport size photo that meets exact specifications – and getting the dimensions wrong is a common reason applications get rejected. Here’s what you need to know.

The standard passport photo size in India is 35×45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm). This is the size required for Indian passport applications and is widely accepted for visas, exams and official forms. Some applications specify a particular pixel size or file size as well, so always check the portal’s instructions.

Sizes for other countries differ. A US visa or green-card photo is 2×2 inches (51×51 mm). Canada, the UK and Australia commonly use 35×45 mm, similar to India. If you’re applying abroad, match the destination country’s requirement, not India’s.

The usual rules for a valid passport photo:

  • Background: plain white is standard (some accept light grey). A busy or coloured background is usually rejected.
  • Face: centred, facing the camera, with a neutral expression and both eyes open.
  • Coverage: your face should fill roughly 70–80% of the frame.
  • Lighting: even, with no harsh shadows behind you.
  • Recent: taken within the last six months.

How to make one for free at home.

You don’t need a studio. Take a clear, front-facing photo against a plain wall, then use our free Passport Photo Maker: upload the photo, choose the 35×45 mm (India/UK) preset, position your face, set a white background, and download a print-ready copy. If your wall isn’t plain enough, remove the background first with our background remover and set it to white, then resize.

Getting the dimensions and background right the first time saves you a rejected application — and a second trip to the photo studio.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passport size photo dimension in India?

The standard passport photo size in India is 35×45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm). This is required for Indian passport applications and widely accepted for visas, government exams and official forms. Some portals also specify a pixel size or maximum file size, so check the instructions before you upload.

What background should a passport photo have?

A plain white background is the standard for most passport and visa applications, though some accept light grey. The background should be even and free of shadows, patterns or objects. If your photo has a busy background, remove it first and replace it with white before resizing.

Can I make a passport photo at home?

Yes. Take a clear, front-facing photo against a plain wall in even lighting, then use a free passport photo maker to set the correct size (35×45 mm for India), position your face, and apply a white background. You can download a print-ready copy without visiting a studio.

How to Reduce PDF File Size for Online Uploads

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You’re filling out a job application or a college form, you go to upload your document, and you get the dreaded message: “File too large.” Many Indian job portals cap uploads at 1 – 2 MB, and email attachments are often limited to around 5 -10 MB. A scanned resume or certificate can easily exceed that. Here’s how to bring it down.

Why PDFs get large. The usual culprit is images – a scanned document or a resume with a high-resolution photo carries far more data than plain text. Reducing the quality of those images is what shrinks the file, usually with no visible difference on screen.

The quickest method. The fastest way is an online PDF compressor. Our free PDF Compressor does it right in your browser – your file is never uploaded to a server. Drop in your PDF, choose the Balanced preset (good quality with a big size reduction), and check the live size readout. If you need to get under a strict 2 MB limit, switch to the Screen preset or lower the quality slider until it fits, then download.

Other tips. If you’re scanning a document, scan in black and white or at a lower DPI (200 is usually enough for forms). If your PDF has many pages but you only need a few, remove the pages you don’t need before compressing. And always keep an original high-quality copy in case you need to print it later.

A quick checklist for uploads:

  • Check the portal’s size limit before you start
  • Compress to just under that limit, not smaller than needed
  • Use Balanced quality for documents you may print; Screen for share-only
  • Confirm the text is still readable after compressing

With the right compression level, almost any document can be brought under common upload limits in under a minute – without paying for software.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make a PDF smaller than 2 MB?

Open your PDF in a free PDF compressor, choose the Balanced or Screen preset, and watch the live size readout. If it’s still over 2 MB, lower the image quality slider until the file drops below the limit, then download. Most documents reach under 2 MB easily this way.

Does compressing a PDF reduce quality?

It can reduce image quality slightly, since compression works mainly by lowering the resolution of images in the file. For on-screen use and uploads the difference is usually not noticeable. If you need to print the document, choose a higher-quality preset like Print or Balanced rather than Screen.

Is it safe to compress a PDF online?

It’s safe as long as the tool processes your file in your browser rather than uploading it to a server. Our PDF Compressor does all the work locally on your device, so your document never leaves your computer — which matters when the PDF contains personal details like a resume or certificate.