PAN Card Application Photo Resize — 213×213px, 5-20KB
Free photo resizer pre-locked to the exact specs Income Tax Department requires for PAN Card applications. Browser-only, no upload, no signup.
Drop your photo here for PAN Card
JPG, PNG, or HEIC. Photo never leaves your browser.
PAN Card photo specifications
| Width | 213 pixels |
|---|---|
| Height | 213 pixels |
| Min file size | 5 KB |
| Max file size | 20 KB |
| Format | JPG |
| Background | white |
| Authority | Income Tax Department |
| Apply at | https://onlineservices.nsdl.com |
How to resize (5 steps)
- Upload your photo. Drag your photo onto the drop zone above, or click to choose a file. JPG, PNG, and HEIC are all accepted.
- Tool auto-locks dimensions. The tool automatically resizes to 213×213px (the PAN Card required size). You don't need to set anything.
- Tool auto-targets file size. Binary search runs across JPG quality levels until output lands within 5% of the 5-20KB range. Usually 3-5 passes.
- Download the result. Click Download. You get a JPG file at the exact PAN Card spec.
- Upload to the application portal. Submit the resized photo to https://onlineservices.nsdl.com alongside your application.
Common rejection reasons for PAN Card photos
- Photo dimensions don't match the required 213×213 pixels
- File size is over 20KB or under 5KB
- File format is not JPG (e.g. PNG when JPG is required)
- Background is not white (e.g. patterned wallpaper or gradient)
- Photo is blurry, dark, or has a visible filter
- Face takes up too little or too much of the frame
- Wearing sunglasses, hat, or other accessories that obscure facial features
Frequently asked questions
+−What is the photo size for PAN Card?
The PAN Card Application application requires a photo of exactly 213×213 pixels, between 5KB and 20KB, in JPG format, on a white background.
+−How do I compress my PAN Card photo to under 20KB?
Drop your photo into the tool above. It pre-locks the dimensions to 213×213px and runs binary search across quality levels to land within 5% of your target size. The output downloads as JPG.
+−Will my photo be uploaded to your server?
No. Compression runs entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your photos never leave your device — useful for sensitive ID documents.
+−What if my original photo is too small or too low resolution?
If your source is under 213px wide, the tool will upscale (which can look slightly blurry). For best results, start with a photo at least 426×426 pixels and let the tool downscale.
+−Can I use this for the PAN Card signature scan too?
This page is calibrated for the photo. For signature scanning, use the main image compressor at https://wrrk.space/image-compressor with target-KB mode set to your signature's required size (typically 4-30KB).
+−Is the photo format requirement strict?
Yes — Income Tax Department rejects applications where the photo doesn't match the exact specs. The tool ensures your output is JPG, 213×213px, and 5-20KB before download.
+−Where do I upload the photo after compressing?
Upload it on the PAN Card application portal at https://onlineservices.nsdl.com. We are not affiliated with Income Tax Department; this tool just helps you meet the technical photo spec.