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India Passport Photo Size for Embassy Upload
An Indian passport photo uploaded through the Embassy of India, Paris portal must be a JPG/JPEG file, 630 pixels wide and 810 pixels tall, with the head filling 80–85% of the photo's height and on a plain white background. This is the rule published by Embassy of India, Paris (Ministry of External Affairs), last checked by Maru on 10 October 2026. Maru resizes and checks your photo to match, in your browser.
RequirementIndia Passport Photo Size for Embassy Upload
Drop a photo here, or take one.
JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC · stays on this device
4 rules to meet
- Dimensions630 × 810 px
- FormatJPG
- BackgroundPlain white
- Head size (guide)80–85% of height
Processed on this device. Nothing is uploaded.
02 — Requirement
The rule, from the source
| Rule | Official value and source |
|---|---|
| Width | 630 px “Step 2: Re-size to ICAO Dimensions (630 x 810 pixels)” Embassy of India, Paris: Guidelines for uploading photo and signature (PDF) |
| Height | 810 px “Step 2: Re-size to ICAO Dimensions (630 x 810 pixels)” Embassy of India, Paris: Guidelines for uploading photo and signature (PDF) |
| Format | JPEG (.jpg / .jpeg) “Save as JPG.” Embassy of India, Paris: Guidelines for uploading photo and signature (PDF) |
| Head height | 80%–85% of photo height “Ensure your face occupies 80–85% of the frame (from the top of the hair to the chin).” Embassy of India, Paris: Guidelines for uploading photo and signature (PDF) |
| Background | Plain white “replace it with a solid white background” Embassy of India, Paris: Guidelines for uploading photo and signature (PDF) |
03 — How to
Get it right the first time
- 01Take a photo facing the camera against a plain, light wall, or choose one you already have.
- 02Drop it into the tool above. Nothing is uploaded; it stays on your device.
- 03Drag and zoom until your head sits inside the guide.
- 04Press Fix & check. Maru resizes and compresses it, then grades every rule.
- 05Download the file and upload it to your application.
Common reasons photos are rejected
- The image is not exactly 630 × 810 pixels. Portals often check the pixel size automatically.
- The background is not solid white. Light grey or off-white walls usually need the background replaced.
- Your face is too small. The Embassy of India guidance asks for the face to fill 80–85% of the frame, from the top of the hair to the chin.
- The file is not saved as a JPG.
- The photo was taken too close or at an angle. The guidance suggests having someone photograph you from about 1.5 metres away, looking straight at the lens.
Applying through an Indian embassy or consulate abroad? Follow that mission's own upload instructions too; this page follows the Embassy of India, Paris guidance.
04 — Questions
India Passport Photo Size for Embassy Upload: questions
What size is an Indian passport photo in pixels?
For uploads to the Embassy of India, Paris portal: exactly 630 × 810 pixels, saved as JPG, on a solid white background, according to the embassy's upload guidance.
How much of the photo should my face fill?
80–85% of the frame, measured from the top of your hair to your chin. Maru's crop guide marks that band.
What file size is accepted?
The guidance doesn't set a strict limit. It says you should generally be able to upload up to 200 KB for a photo, so Maru keeps the file compact.
Can I use my phone?
Yes. Ask someone to take it from about 1.5 metres away, against a plain wall, then let Maru crop and resize it to 630 × 810.
Does this apply to OCI or Passport Seva in India?
The source is the Embassy of India, Paris guidance for its own upload portal. It doesn't name OCI or Passport Seva, so follow the instructions on the form you are filling in. Maru's custom rules let you enter different numbers.
Does Maru upload my photo?
No. Everything happens in your browser.
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