INpassportchecked November 10, 2026
India passport photo
India passport photos are uploaded as a digital file of 630 × 810 px, on a white background.
Checks
- Add a photo to see the crop and the checks.
India passport photo rules
- Head height
- 80–85 %
- Digital file
- 630 × 810 px, JPG
- Background
- white
- Glasses
- Allowed, but removing them is advised to avoid reflections
- Expression
- natural, eyes open, mouth closed
- Editing
- The agency forbids software edits and background replacement.
“Photos should be unaltered by computer software.”
- Colour, exactly 630 x 810 px.
- Full head from top of hair to bottom of chin, centred.
What we do: crop, straighten and resize your photo to the exact size. We never retouch your face or change the background.
How it works
Take the photo
Stand in front of a plain light wall, face the camera, keep your mouth closed. Ask someone else to take it at arm's length or more.
Check it here
Pick the document and add the photo. Face landmarks and the background mask are computed in your browser.
Fix what failed
Each failed check says what to change. Retake the photo until every line passes.
Get the file
Order the full-resolution file and, for printed documents, a 4 × 6 in sheet to print at any photo counter.
Questions
What size is a India passport photo?
A digital file of 630 × 810 px.
What background colour does a India passport photo need?
White. Plain, evenly lit, with no shadows or objects behind you.
Can I wear glasses in a India passport photo?
Allowed, but removing them is advised to avoid reflections
Can I take a India passport photo at home?
Yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Take it against a plain wall in daylight, then check it here. We crop it to the exact size without editing it.
Will you remove the background or retouch my face?
No. Most passport offices reject edited photos, so we only crop, straighten and resize.