What is the India passport photo size?

The standard Indian passport photograph is 2 inches × 2 inches (51 mm × 51 mm). Digital submissions and print shops may also specify pixel dimensions and a white or light background.

Can I print multiple India passport photos on one 4×6 sheet?

Yes. ITCOH’s Passport Photo Generator can layout multiple 2×2 prints on a printable sheet with crop marks so you can cut them at home or at a local shop.

Do I need to upload my photo to make a passport sheet?

Not with ITCOH. The generator runs in your browser — crop, adjust, and download locally without uploading to ITCOH servers.

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India passport photo size (35×45 mm / Passport Seva) — printable guide

Get the standard India Passport Seva photograph right — 35×45 mm print (commonly prepared around 630×810 px) — then print a cuttable sheet at home, privately in your browser.

Official size at a glance

Print size (Passport Seva / Indian passport): 35 mm × 45 mm
Common digital prep: about 630 × 810 pixels (re-check portal limits for file size/format)
Background: usually white or light-coloured, plain, without shadows
Face: centred, neutral expression, eyes open, no heavy filters
Recent photo: should look like you look now

Always re-check the latest Passport Seva / embassy instructions for your application type (fresh, re-issue, tatkal, OCI, visa). Rules for glasses, head coverings, and digital pixel sizes can differ slightly by form.

Make a printable sheet with ITCOH

Open the Passport Photo & Sheet Generator.
Upload a clear front-facing photo (or PDF page) — processing stays in your browser.
Choose the India Passport Seva 35×45 mm preset (or custom mm/inches if needed).
Crop and position the face; adjust brightness/background aids if available.
Generate a printable sheet (for example on 4×6 photo paper) with crop marks.
Download and print at 100% scale (disable “fit to page” if it shrinks the photo).

Open Passport Photo Generator Open Image Cropper

DPI and print quality

For a sharp 35×45 mm print, aim for enough pixels that the photo is not soft when printed. Roughly 300 DPI on 35×45 mm is near 413×531 px; many applicants prepare around 630×810 px for cleaner results — more is better if your source allows, then resize to the portal’s limit. Soft phone selfies blown up from a distant crop often fail studio checks; start from a well-lit, high-resolution original.

Digital upload vs physical copies

Some forms ask for a digital JPEG with exact pixel dimensions; others still want physical photos pasted on paper forms. The generator helps with printable sheets; for digital-only uploads, export a single correctly sized image and, if required, strip metadata with the EXIF Remover before submitting.

Common rejection reasons

Wrong size or stretched aspect ratio
Busy background or shadows behind the head
Face too small / too large in the frame
Heavy beauty filters or incorrect red-eye edits
Printed with “fit to page” so the photo is undersized

Lighting and framing tips that survive print

Stand facing a window or soft lamp so both sides of the face are lit evenly. Avoid harsh overhead bulbs that carve eye sockets into shadow. Keep the camera at eye level, arm’s length or further with zoom if needed, so features are not distorted. Shoulders square to the camera; head straight, not tilted.

Wear everyday clothes that contrast with a light background. Religious head coverings are often permitted when worn daily, but the full face from chin to forehead should remain visible — confirm current Passport Seva guidance for your case. Remove sunglasses; prescription glasses policies vary by year and form, so verify before you print a full sheet.

Home printing checklist

Use glossy or matte 4×6 photo paper rated for your inkjet/laser.
In the print dialog, set actual size / 100% scale — not “fit to printable area.”
Disable borderless auto-expand if it stretches the layout.
Print one test sheet, measure a single photo with a ruler (should be 35×45 mm), then print the rest.
Cut on the crop marks with a sharp blade and straight edge for clean edges.

If a shop prints for you, hand them the downloaded sheet PDF/JPG and say “print at 100%, India passport 35×45 mm.” Many shops already know the size; the sheet simply saves studio fees when you already have a good source photo.

Digital application uploads

Online forms may demand a specific pixel box (for example a square JPEG under a size cap). Generate a single correctly cropped image from the same tool, compress carefully if the portal rejects large files (Image Compressor), and strip EXIF if you prefer not to embed device tags in a government upload. Keep a copy of what you submitted.

Requirements change. Before a high-stakes appointment, re-read the official checklist for your application type. This guide and the Passport Photo Generator help you produce compliant dimensions privately; they do not replace the issuing authority’s rules.

FAQ

Is India Passport Seva 35×45 mm or 2×2?

For Passport Seva / Indian passport applications the usual print size is 35×45 mm (often prepared near 630×810 px). Square 2×2 in (51×51 mm) is the common USA passport size — do not mix presets. Always re-check the latest official checklist.

What is 630×810 px for?

It is a common high-quality digital pixel box that maps cleanly to a 35×45 mm print at higher DPI. Your portal may still require a smaller JPEG under a KB cap — export from the generator, then compress if needed.

Can I use the same sheet for USA or UK sizes?

The tool supports multiple country presets. Generate separate sheets per size rather than cutting mixed standards from one layout.

Does ITCOH store my passport photo?

No. Generation runs locally in your browser. See the Privacy Policy and privacy comparison guide.