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Processing: Server-processed (Encrypted HTTPS)Indian Passport, OCI & e-Visa Photo Maker Online Free (2×2 inch)
Format your portrait to official India biometric dimensions (2 × 2 inches / 51 × 51 mm / 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI) for Passport Seva, OCI, and Indian e-Visa portals.Free to use100% Free & No Watermark
Encrypted HTTPSNever stored on public servers
All DevicesMobile, Tablet & Desktop
TOOL OVERVIEW
Official India Passport Seva, OCI & e-Visa Photo Size (2 × 2 inches / 51 × 51 mm)
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Passport Seva specification for international ICAO alignment, Indian e-Visa (indianvisaonline.gov.in), and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) portals mandate a square 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm / 600 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI) color photograph.
The head must be centered and occupy 70% to 80% of the frame height (35 mm to 40 mm from chin to crown) against a plain white background with both ears clearly visible.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & LIMITS
How India Passport & OCI Photo (2x2 inch) Works Under the Hood
Below are the verified technical parameters, batch limits, and processing details for India Passport & OCI Photo (2x2 inch):
| Specification | Technical Behavior |
|---|---|
| Processing Architecture | Server-processed via encrypted HTTPS API (ephemeral memory, deleted within 30 minutes) |
| Accepted Input Formats | JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP |
| Output Format | High-resolution 300 DPI JPEG (.jpg) |
| Batch Processing Limit | 10 files per batch |
| Configurable Parameters | Country (pakistan, usa, uk, schengen, india, canada…); DPI (72–600, default 300); Output format (jpeg, png, webp) |
| Transparency / Alpha Handling | Flattened onto solid background (JPEG does not store an alpha channel) |
How to Format a India Passport Photo Online
This page pre-selects the "India" preset (51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inches)) in our Passport Photo tool. Upload a well-lit front-facing portrait and generate a print-ready or portal-ready biometric image in seconds.
- Pre-Locked India Preset: Automatically configured to 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inches) (600 × 600 px (at 300 DPI)).
- Authority Alignment: Designed around Passport Seva (Ministry of External Affairs, India) & OCI / e-Visa Portals framing ratios.
- Switch Presets Anytime: Easily export the same portrait for USA, UK, Schengen, India, Canada, or Pakistan if you are applying for multiple visas.
- Encrypted HTTPS & 30-Min Deletion: Processed over encrypted HTTPS and automatically deleted from temporary storage within 30 minutes.
REFERENCE MATRIX
India Passport & OCI Photo (2x2 inch) Reference Guide
| Specification | Official Requirement | Toolcolabs Preset |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Print Size | 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) | India (2 × 2 in / 51 × 51 mm) Pre-selected |
| Digital Resolution (300 DPI) | 600 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI (OCI/e-Visa minimum 350×350 px) | 600 × 600 px (300 DPI JPEG) |
| Official Authority | Ministry of External Affairs (Passport Seva), MHA e-Visa & OCI Services | Supported |
| Official Specification Source | MEA Passport Seva Photo Guidelines (passportindia.gov.in) & Bureau of Immigration e-Visa / OCI Spec | Verified 1:1 Square Spec |
| Head Coverage & Background | Plain white background; head height 70%–80% of frame; front view with both ears visible | Biometric Center Framing |
Questions and answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the exact photo size for Indian Passport Seva, OCI, and e-Visa?
International Indian Passport renewals (VFS Global), Indian e-Visa, and OCI card applications require a square 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) photo, which equals 600 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI.
What are the digital file size limits for OCI and Indian Passport Seva uploads?
Passport Seva and OCI portals typically require JPEG files between 20 KB and 50 KB (or up to 300 KB on the e-Visa portal). After formatting your 600 × 600 px square photo here, you can use our Compress to 50KB or Compress to 20KB tool to hit the exact KB cap.
What background color is required for an Indian passport or OCI photo?
A plain, uniform white background with dark contrasting clothing (avoiding white shirts that blend into the backdrop) is required by MEA and OCI guidelines.
Does this tool automatically remove my photo background?
This tool formats and crops your portrait to the official 2 × 2 inch (600 × 600 px) India frame. To replace a colored background with solid white first, use our Change Background tool.
Can I switch to 35×45 mm if a domestic Indian exam form asks for it?
Yes. You can switch the Country Preset dropdown to 35 × 45 mm anytime, or use our Resize Image tool for custom exam dimensions (like 200 × 230 px for SSC/IBPS).
Are my uploaded Indian passport or OCI photos stored on your server?
No. Your portrait is processed over encrypted HTTPS in ephemeral session storage and automatically deleted within 30 minutes.