How do I resize a photo for a PAN application?

Upload your portrait photo, choose 'Photo' mode, select your portal preset (Protean/NSDL 213×213 px or UTIITSL), adjust your crop, click 'Process Image for PAN', and download the verified image.

Can I resize a PAN signature online?

Yes. Select 'Signature' mode, upload your signature image, crop out empty margins, enable contrast enhancement if needed, and export a compliant file under 20 KB or 50 KB.

What dimensions should my PAN photo have?

Commonly, Protean/NSDL requires 213 × 213 px (3.5 × 2.5 cm at 200–300 DPI) and UTIITSL requires 213 × 213 px or 300 × 400 px depending on the form. Always verify the current notification on your active application portal.

What file size is required for a PAN image?

Photos are typically capped at 50 KB (minimum 10 KB), signatures at 20 KB (or 50 KB on newer e-Filing forms), and document scans at 300 KB.

Can I crop my photo before resizing?

Yes. The interactive viewport lets you pan, drag, zoom, rotate, and center your face following the exact aspect ratio required by your selected PAN preset.

Can I resize my signature?

Yes. You can crop tight around your ink stroke, resize to 400 × 200 px or custom dimensions, and compress to stay below the 20 KB or 50 KB threshold.

Can I choose the output dimensions?

Yes. Select 'Custom' mode to enter any custom width, height, aspect ratio, and target KB limit.

Can I reduce the file size?

Yes. The iterative binary search compression engine automatically adjusts JPEG quantization to guarantee the final output does not exceed your target kilobyte limit.

Can I use the tool on mobile?

Yes. The tool runs smoothly on iPhone, iPad, Android smartphones, and tablets with responsive touch-friendly controls.

Does this tool guarantee PAN application acceptance?

No. The tool prepares your image according to your selected technical settings; official acceptance depends on the current requirements and biometric scrutiny of the relevant PAN issuing authority (Protean / UTIITSL / Income Tax Department).

Are PAN image requirements always the same?

No. Requirements vary across Form 49A, Form 49AA, paperless Aadhaar e-KYC, physical DSC mode, Protean (NSDL), and UTIITSL portals.

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. All cropping, resizing, and JPEG encoding execute 100% locally in your web browser using HTML5 Canvas. Your images and documents never leave your device.

🛡️ 100% Client-Side · Protean (NSDL) & UTIITSL Standards · Zero Server Uploads

PAN Card Photo & Signature Resizer

Free online tool to resize image for PAN card applications, photos, and signatures.

Easily resize image for PAN card forms (NSDL and UTIITSL portals) with exact 200 DPI, 213x213 pixel photos, and 400x200 pixel signatures under 30 KB. 100% free, private, and client-side in your browser.

⚠️ PAN application requirements may vary by application type and portal. Verify the current requirements on the official PAN application portal before submitting your image.

🛡️ 100% Client-Side📋 Protean (NSDL) & UTIITSL⚡ Instant In-Browser↔️ Interactive Before/After🔒 Zero Server Uploads

⚠️ Official Notification Notice: Requirements may vary by examination and notification. Always verify the latest official notification before submission. This tool helps prepare your image according to the selected dimensions and file-size limits.

Step 1 of 4: Upload Image

Upload Photo, Signature or Document

Drag & drop your image here · Choose Image

JPG • JPEG • PNG • WebP

⚙️ PAN Document Configuration

Portal:

What are you preparing?

📋 Verified PAN Photo: 213 × 213 px (3.5 × 2.5 cm @ 200/300 DPI) · ≤ 50 KB · JPG · White Background

Min File Size (KB)

Max File Size (KB)

Target Width (px)

Target Height (px)

Output Format

Lock Aspect Ratio

Enhance Signature / Text Contrast (Whiten Background)

🔒 100% Local Browser Processing · Zero Server Uploads · No PAN Numbers Collected

Document Type	Portal / Agency	Dimensions (Width × Height)	File Size Limit	Format & Background
📸 Applicant Photograph	Protean (NSDL)	213 × 213 px (3.5 × 2.5 cm)	≤ 50 KB (Min 10 KB)	JPG / JPEG · Plain White Background
📸 Applicant Photograph	UTIITSL	213 × 213 px @ 300 DPI	≤ 50 KB (Min 10 KB)	JPG / JPEG · Color, White Background
✍️ Applicant Signature	Protean (NSDL)	400 × 200 px (4.5 × 2.0 cm)	≤ 20 KB / ≤ 50 KB	JPG / JPEG · Black Ink on White Paper
✍️ Applicant Signature	UTIITSL	400 × 200 px @ 200 DPI	≤ 20 KB (Min 4 KB)	JPG / JPEG · Dark Ink on Clean Paper
📄 Proof Document Scan	NSDL / UTIITSL	1200 × 800 px (A4 / Card)	≤ 300 KB	JPG / PDF · High Text Contrast

Document Type

Portal / Agency

Dimensions (Width × Height)

File Size Limit

Format & Background

📸 Applicant Photograph

Protean (NSDL)

213 × 213 px (3.5 × 2.5 cm)

≤ 50 KB (Min 10 KB)

JPG / JPEG · Plain White Background

📸 Applicant Photograph

UTIITSL

213 × 213 px @ 300 DPI

≤ 50 KB (Min 10 KB)

JPG / JPEG · Color, White Background

✍️ Applicant Signature

Protean (NSDL)

400 × 200 px (4.5 × 2.0 cm)

≤ 20 KB / ≤ 50 KB

JPG / JPEG · Black Ink on White Paper

✍️ Applicant Signature

UTIITSL

400 × 200 px @ 200 DPI

≤ 20 KB (Min 4 KB)

JPG / JPEG · Dark Ink on Clean Paper

📄 Proof Document Scan

NSDL / UTIITSL

1200 × 800 px (A4 / Card)

≤ 300 KB

JPG / PDF · High Text Contrast

PAN Card Photo & Signature Resizer

Upload Photo, Signature or Document

⚙️ PAN Document Configuration

Matches Selected Upload Requirements!

Resize Images for PAN Card Applications

PAN Card Photo, Signature & Document Specifications

Official PAN Application Image Guidelines

How the PAN Optimization Engine Works

Decode & EXIF

Bicubic Resampling

Iterative Compression

Byte Verification

How to Resize Image for PAN Card Online

Upload Image

Select Document Type

Select Portal Provider

Adjust Contrast & Ink

Process & Verify

Download File

Supported PAN Application Use Cases

Form 49A / 49AA New PAN

PAN Correction & Update

Instant e-PAN Verification

Document & Proof Scans

Frequently Asked Questions

PAN Card Photo & Signature Resizer

Upload Photo, Signature or Document

⚙️ PAN Document Configuration

Matches Selected Upload Requirements!

Resize Images for PAN Card Applications

PAN Card Photo, Signature & Document Specifications

Official PAN Application Image Guidelines

How the PAN Optimization Engine Works

Decode & EXIF

Bicubic Resampling

Iterative Compression

Byte Verification

How to Resize Image for PAN Card Online

Upload Image

Select Document Type

Select Portal Provider

Adjust Contrast & Ink

Process & Verify

Download File

Supported PAN Application Use Cases

Form 49A / 49AA New PAN

PAN Correction & Update

Instant e-PAN Verification

Document & Proof Scans

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Frequently Asked Questions