Passport photo 630×810 pixels — the digital India passport spec
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630 × 810 pixels is the digital file size for an Indian passport photo — the pixel equivalent of the 35 × 45 mm print size, at the correct 7:9 portrait ratio.
Why 630×810 specifically
35 mm × 45 mm scales to 630 × 810 px at roughly 457 pixels per inch, which keeps the file sharp enough for printing while staying well inside typical upload limits. The number that actually matters is the ratio — 7:9 — not the exact pixel count. A photo at 700 × 900 px is the same shape and usually still accepted; a photo at 630 × 700 px is not, even though the width matches.
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 630 × 810 px |
| Ratio | 7:9 portrait |
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| File format | JPEG |
| File size | 10–200 KB |
Last verified: UNVERIFIED — confirm against the current Passport Seva specification before submitting.
The mistake that causes most rejections here
Resizing a photo to exactly 630 × 810 px without first cropping to the 7:9 ratio stretches or squashes the face. The portal accepts the file — it matches the pixel count — but a human reviewer or an automated face-ratio check flags it later. Crop to the ratio first, then resize; never resize first and stretch to fit.
How to make one
- Upload your photo above. It's cropped to 7:9 automatically, not stretched.
- The background is replaced with pure white and the face is sized to the 36–38 mm chin-to-crown requirement.
- Download the 630 × 810 px JPEG for online upload, or the 4×6 inch print sheet for a local shop.
FAQ
Is 630×810 the only accepted pixel size? No — it's the common reference size. What actually matters is the 7:9 ratio and a file size inside the portal's stated KB range. Confirm the exact figure on the form you're using, since some portals restate it slightly differently.
Can I upload a bigger photo, like 1200×1543? Usually yes, as long as the ratio is correct and the file size is within range — but check the specific portal's upload rules first.
Does DPI matter for the digital upload? Not usually — DPI matters for print sheets, not for the pixel file itself. The pixel dimensions and file size are what the upload form checks.
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PhotoFix is an independent private utility. We are not affiliated with the Government of India, UIDAI, MEA, any passport authority or any embassy. Requirements change — always confirm on the official portal before you submit.