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India Passport Photo Maker

Upload any photo: the tool removes your existing background, drops in the plain white background required for India passport, and produces a spec-exact 51×51mm image ready to submit.

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100% private: deleted after processing Free preview, $3 to download or included on Pro Spec-exact 51×51mm output

How to make a India passport photo in 3 steps

Upload any photo of yourself, and the tool handles the entire India passport spec pipeline, background removal, colour swap, spec-exact crop, file-size compression, in one pass.

1

Start from a photo you already have

A phone shot against any wall works, because the background gets replaced. India accepts a photo taken within the last 6 months, so an older picture will not pass.

2

Background replaced with plain white

Your outline, including hair and clothing edges, is separated from the original photo and composited onto the plain white that India requires for a passport.

3

Cropped to 51×51mm at 300 DPI

That is 602×602 pixels (2.0×2.0 inches). The head is placed 25-35mm from chin to crown, 49-69% of the frame height. Drag the crop box if you want the face sitting differently in the frame.

Understanding the India passport spec

The Passport Seva application, run by the Ministry of External Affairs, requires a 51×51mm (2×2 inch) color photo on a plain white background. Photos can be uploaded through the online portal or brought to your Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) appointment. Beige or cream backgrounds, the default from many walk-in photo studios, are the most common reason for rejection at the biometric enrollment step.

Dimensions
51×51 mm
2.0 × 2.0 in
Resolution
300 DPI
Print-ready
Background
plain white
AI-swapped
Head height
25–35 mm
Chin to crown

Requirements at a glance

  • 2x2 inches (51x51mm), colour
  • Plain white background
  • Face covering 70-80% of the photo
  • Neutral expression, both eyes open
  • No spectacles (dark or coloured)
  • Taken within the last 6 months
  • Matte finish for print submission

Common mistakes that get photos rejected

  • Beige or coloured background (Passport Seva rejects)
  • Face too small in frame
  • Wearing sunglasses or tinted spectacles
  • Glossy print instead of matte

Where India passport photos are actually used

The photo uploaded to Passport Seva is printed on the biometric passport. Getting the spec right the first time avoids a repeat trip to the PSK, and for Tatkal applications, prevents the delay that comes with photo rejection. The 2×2 inch spec matches the US, so one photo works for both an Indian and US passport application.

Applications that accept this photo spec

  • New passport application via Passport Seva online portal
  • Passport renewal at Passport Seva Kendra (PSK)
  • Tatkal (urgent) passport application at Regional Passport Office
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) via Passport Seva
  • Diplomatic or official passport (government service holders)
  • Post-Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) walk-in submissions

India passport photo FAQ

What size is a India passport photo?

51×51mm (2.0×2.0 inches) at 300 DPI, on a plain white background. The head must measure 25-35mm from chin to the top of the head.

What background color does India require for passport photos?

Plain white. A background that does not match, the wrong shade, a gradient, a shadow cast behind you, or any visible texture or pattern, is one of the most common reasons a photo is sent back. This tool replaces whatever is behind you with the one the spec asks for.

Can I take a India passport photo with my phone?

Yes. Modern phone cameras produce more than enough resolution for the 51×51mm output. What matters is even lighting (no harsh shadows on your face), a straight-on angle, and a neutral expression. This tool handles the background and sizing.

What file size does this tool produce?

The output JPEG is kept under 240 KB while preserving the 300 DPI resolution the spec requires. Upload limits vary between government portals and consulates, so check the one you are filing through: if it caps lower, use our Image Compressor to reduce further.

Is my uploaded photo saved on your servers?

No. It is processed in memory and discarded as soon as the result is produced. The background model runs on the server because it is too large to run in a browser; nothing is written to disk or logged.

Can I print the India passport photo at home?

Yes. The output is a 300 DPI JPEG at exactly 51×51mm, so any inkjet or laser printer produces the correct physical size when you print at 100% scale (not "fit to page"). Use the 4×6 print sheet option to get multiple copies on one sheet of photo paper.

Do I need to sign up or pay?

No sign-up. Making the photo and checking it against the spec is free, guests get 2 a day and a free account 5 a day, 10 a month. The finished photo without the watermark is $3, paid once, or included on Pro and Business plans.

What if the background removal is not perfect?

Hair, clothing edges and skin tones come out cleanly in most photos. If an edge looks wrong, re-shoot in indirect daylight, or skip the background swap and use the crop alone.
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