Passport Photo Maker

Crop photos to official passport and visa sizes with print sheets

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About this tool

OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) applications use a square photo - not the 35 x 45 mm common on Indian forms. Indian consulates specify a square photo of at least 51 x 51 mm (2 x 2 inches) with the face filling most of the frame, on a plain, light background. The square crop here is 602 x 602 pixels at 300 DPI, with two prints on a 4x6 sheet.

How to use this tool

  1. Take a close-up photoUse a plain, light background; for OCI the face fills most of the square frame.
  2. Crop the squarePosition the head in the 51 x 51 mm guide - a square, not the rectangular Indian form size.
  3. Upload and printUse the file for the online OCI application and print copies if your consulate asks for them.

OCI photo requirements

This page's web address still says 35x35 for historical reasons; the photo it produces is the 51 x 51 mm square consulates ask for.

  • Square, at least 51 x 51 mm (2 x 2 inches).
  • Face covering about 80% of the photo, centred.
  • Plain light background, no border.
  • Front view of head and shoulders, eyes open.
  • Online OCI portal uploads have their own pixel and file-size limits - check before uploading.

Uploading the OCI photo

OCI applications are filed online and the photo is uploaded as an image file, so the square crop matters as much as the print. The face should fill most of the frame, centred, against a plain light background, with both eyes open and no shadows. The same online form also asks for a signature image, which you can prepare separately.

If the portal sets a file-size limit, compress the square JPEG rather than reducing its dimensions too far. Some consulates also ask for printed photos with the paper documents - print two from the same crop so the uploaded and printed photos are identical.

Key features

  • The square OCI format, not the 35 x 45 mm used on other Indian forms.
  • A digital file and prints from the same crop.

Common uses

  • New OCI card applications and OCI renewals or re-issues.
  • Fixing an OCI photo sent back because it was not square.
  • Other Indian consular services that ask for a 2 x 2 inch photo.

Tips for better results

  • Check the OCI portal's upload limits.
  • Fill the square with the face.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Using a 35 x 45 mm Indian form photo.
  • A white background where a light colour is requested.

Frequently asked questions

A square of at least 51 x 51 mm (2 x 2 inches).

About 80%, per consulate guidance.

No - OCI uses a square photo.

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