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Crop and Size Guidelines for PAN Card Photo & Signature

Published on July 03, 2026 5 min read
Crop and Size Guidelines for PAN Card Photo & Signature

1. PAN Card Scan Requirements

PAN portals (NSDL/UTIITSL) require photos cropped to exactly 213 x 213 pixels at 300 DPI (under 30KB). Signatures must fit a 140 x 60 pixel box at 600 DPI (under 10KB).

2. Cropping and Resizing Steps

Use our PAN photo resizer to automatically scale images to 213x213px and signatures to 140x60px, maintaining layout ratios and resolutions.

2.1 Correct DPI Configuration Settings

Set scans to correct DPI settings (300 for photos, 600 for signatures) during file export to avoid portal upload errors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DPI requirement for PAN card signatures?

The signature scan must be saved at 600 DPI resolution, and photo scans at 300 DPI.

Does the background color matter for PAN photos?

White background color is strongly recommended to prevent portal rejections.

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