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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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- Troubleshooting8 min readRejected at the PSK Counter vs Rejected Online: What Differs
PSK counter rejection vs online portal rejection — different validators, recovery paths, timelines, and fixes. Neither is worse; wrong recovery path is.
- Troubleshooting8 min readToddler Won't Sit Still for a Passport Photo? Try This
Toddler passport photo when they won't sit still — distraction techniques, burst capture, helper positioning, white background setup, and compliant crop without unsafe posing.
- How-to10 min readHelping an Elderly Parent Get a Compliant Passport Photo
Elderly parent passport photo assistance at home: seated capture, white background, 630×810 export, and verification — without a studio visit or Photoshop.
- How-to8 min readPassport Photo Requirements for Wheelchair Users
Wheelchair user passport photo requirements: seated eye-level capture, full white background behind chair, same 630×810 export — no standing waiver needed.
- Troubleshooting10 min readWe Processed Five Family Members' Passport Photos in One Afternoon
Case study: five family passport photos in one afternoon — shared setup, burst capture for infant, batch export, and verified uploads without studio fees.
- Troubleshooting2 min readiPhone photo won't upload? It's probably HEIC
HEIC photos from iPhone often fail Indian government portals. Convert to JPG and change camera settings to stop it recurring.
- Troubleshooting2 min readYour photo is too small in KB — the minimum nobody reads
Over-compressed photos below the portal minimum KB fail just like oversized files. Here is why and how to fix it.
- Troubleshooting2 min readThe studio gave you the wrong size photos. Now what?
Still have 51×51 mm prints from an old studio? India's passport size is 35×45 mm now — how to tell and what to do.
- Troubleshooting2 min readYour application is stuck because of the photo: recovery options
Passport application on hold because of photo? What happens after rejection at each stage and realistic timelines to resubmit.
- How-to1 min readHow to print passport photos correctly (home or shop)
Print passport photos at actual size — not fit-to-page. Paper, layout, and what to tell the shop.
- How-to1 min readHow to photograph your signature properly
Signature photo for online forms: paper, ink, light, angle — and why scanning is not required.
- How-to1 min readHow to convert HEIC to JPG on iPhone and Android
Convert HEIC to JPG for form upload — plus the settings change that stops your phone saving HEIC again.
- How-to1 min readHow to check your photo meets the spec before you upload
Check photo size, dimensions, and format on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone before you hit upload.
- List3 min read7 home lighting setups for a document photo
Best lighting for passport photos at home — window, overcast, doorway, two-lamp, and phone-torch bounce.
- List3 min read9 things to never do in a document photo
What not to do in a passport or exam photo — filters, AI portraits, group crops, caps, and heavy makeup.
- List3 min read8 free photo resizing tools compared (honestly)
Best free photo resizer for exam forms — competitors reviewed fairly. PhotoFix is our tool; disclosure included.
- List3 min read6 signs your photo will be rejected (check before you submit)
How to know if your photo will be rejected — pre-submit checklist before you finalise the form.
- Comparison1 min readStudio vs online passport photo: which should you use
Passport photo studio or online? Cost, speed, spec currency, and print quality — with a clear recommendation.
- Comparison1 min readFree vs paid photo tools: what you actually get
Are paid passport photo apps worth it? Watermarks, background quality, print sheets — honest comparison. PhotoFix is our tool.
- Explainer1 min readWhat is ICAO Doc 9303, and why India's photo size changed
ICAO passport photo standard explained — context for India's 35×45 mm size and the old 51×51 mm studio prints.