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In-depth guides for passport and exam photo problems — from PSK rejections to form upload errors. Every guide ends with a working PhotoFix tool.
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- Checklist2 min readThe pre-submission photo checklist (print this)
Passport and exam photo checklist before you submit — printable, screenshot-friendly, covers size, background, and KB.
- Checklist1 min readExam photo specs 2026: every major exam, one page
Exam photo size 2026 for SSC, UPSC, NEET, banking, and railway — one annual reference updated per notification.
- Explainer23 min readPhoto Tool Safety for ID Documents: What to Check First
Before uploading ID photos online, check where processing happens, what data is kept, and which privacy red flags matter for Indian applicants.
- Comparison21 min readCutout.Pro Alternatives: An Honest Comparison
We tested Cutout.Pro against PhotoFix and three rivals on export quality, watermarks, KB limits, and server upload — not feature marketing.
- Explainer22 min readPAN Card Photo Size: The Complete Guide for NSDL and UTIITSL
NSDL wants 213×213 px at 200 DPI; UTIITSL wants 640×640 px at 600 DPI. This pan card photo size complete guide covers both portals, KB limits, and rejection fixes.
- Troubleshooting10 min readKB Minimum and Maximum for Exam Photo Uploads, Explained
Exam photo rejected for file size? Learn how KB minimum and maximum limits work, why both ends matter, and how to hit the range before upload.
- Troubleshooting8 min read"Dimension Mismatch" on an Exam Form: What It Means
Seeing "dimension mismatch" on an exam form? It usually means pixel width or height does not match the bulletin — here is how to diagnose and fix it.
- List8 min read12 Exam Portal Photo Error Messages, Decoded
Decode common exam portal photo error messages — from invalid file to dimension mismatch — and learn the exact fix for each one.
- Explainer8 min readSignature Dimensions by Exam Board: One Reference Table
Compare signature pixel dimensions and KB limits across SSC, UPSC, IBPS, and other exam boards in one reference table.
- Comparison20 min readPAN vs Aadhaar vs Driving Licence Photo Requirements Compared
PAN wants a square at operator-specific pixels; Aadhaar uploads often want 35×45mm; Sarathi needs photo plus signature. Side-by-side pan vs aadhaar vs dl photo requirements.
- How-to16 min readUse One Photo for Multiple ID Documents (Without Retaking)
One capture, separate exports: the one photo multiple id documents workflow for passport, PAN, Aadhaar update, and driving licence without rejection.
- Explainer20 min readPhoto to Passport Size Converter: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A photo to passport size converter must lock 7:9 aspect, export 630×810 px, whiten the background, and hit portal KB — not just shrink width.
- Troubleshooting4 min readPassport Photo Maker Not Working? 8 Fixes That Actually Help
Passport photo maker not working usually means browser limits, HEIC format, or free tier caps — not a broken server.
- List4 min read7 Free ID Picture Makers Ranked by What They Actually Deliver
Free ID picture makers ranked by export resolution, watermark policy, and 630×810 preset accuracy.
- How-to4 min readConvert Image to Passport Size Free: Every Step Shown
Convert image to passport size free: crop 7:9, white background, 630×810, KB compress — every step in order.
- How-to23 min readPhoto Size Maker for Competitive Exams: One Tool, All Specs
A generic passport export fails on IBPS, SBI, and SSC forms. A photo passport size maker for competitive exams must hit each board's pixel and KB targets — not just 630×810.
- How-to21 min readPrint Passport Size Photo Online for Free: What to Watch For
Free online print layouts can rescale your file. To print passport size photo online free at true 35×45 mm, lock actual size, verify DPI, and measure the print with a ruler.
- Troubleshooting21 min readThe Aspect Ratio Trap That Fails Passport Photo Uploads
A photo can look passport-shaped yet fail upload when aspect ratio traps passport photo validators — wrong 7:9 lock, stretch resize, or swapped width and height.
- Troubleshooting20 min readPhotographed Against a Grey Wall? Fix It Without Retaking
A grey wall background fails passport white-background rules — fix it with controlled removal, edge cleanup, and verification at 100% zoom without a new photo session.
- Troubleshooting20 min readShadow Behind Your Head in a Passport Photo? Here's the Fix
A shadow behind your head fails white-background passport rules — fix lighting in the edit pass, remove shadow bands, and verify at 100% zoom without always retaking.