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Compress Photo for Passport

Compress your photo for Indian passport application or renewal. Free, instant, private.

Target size:100 KB (max)

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Will be compressed to 100 KB or less

Compress Image · Passport

Passport Photo Upload Requirements

The Passport Seva portal has specific photo requirements for online passport applications and renewals. Standard Passport requirements: • Photo: JPG/JPEG, typically under 1 MB • Document scans: JPG/PDF, under 1 MB each • Photo should match Passport photo specs (white background, full face visible) • Photo dimensions: 4.5cm × 3.5cm physical, 354×472 pixels digital This tool targets 100 KB: fast upload, well within limits. Use cases: • New Indian passport application • Passport renewal • Passport reissue (lost/damaged) • Tatkaal application document uploads

What size photo does the Passport Seva portal need?

For an Indian passport application on Passport Seva, photos and document scans are JPG/JPEG, typically under 1 MB. This tool compresses yours to about 100 KB in your browser, well within the limit. The white-background and dimension rules are separate content requirements.

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Frequently asked questions

Passport photo upload size?
Generally under 1 MB. Our 100 KB target works everywhere.
What about document scans for passport?
Same tool works for document scans, compressing to under 1 MB.
Does the photo background color matter?
Yes. Passport photos require pure white background. This is a content requirement, not a file size one.
Can I take photo with my phone?
Yes, but ensure: white wall background, even lighting, face visible, no smile (neutral expression).
Are my passport documents private?
100% private. Browser-only processing.

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