Photograph
JPG/JPEG · 2.5 × 3.5 cm at 200 DPI · up to 20 KB
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Tips
- Colour scan at 200 DPI.
- 3.5 cm high x 2.5 cm wide.
PAN card (Protean / NSDL): photo, signature & document size
Make your photograph, signature and supporting documents for PAN application through Protean (formerly NSDL e-Gov) match the official spec in one go, with a pass/fail check before you upload.
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Important changes & notes
- These are the scan specifications Protean publishes for applications with scanned images. If you apply with Aadhaar e-KYC, the photo is taken from Aadhaar and you may not need to upload one.
- Protean's help articles mention a 50 KB limit for some e-Sign flows. We use the stricter limits from the official guideline table (photo 20 KB, signature 10 KB), which also pass the 50 KB limit.
- Supporting documents must be black & white, 200 DPI, PDF/A or JPEG, at most 300 KB per page. Our PDF output is a standard PDF; most portals accept it, but it is not certified PDF/A.
Required specification
From the official notification. ConvertRight sizes your files to these values.
| Document | Format | Dimensions | File size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPG/JPEG | 2.5 × 3.5 cm at 200 DPI | up to 20 KB |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG | 4.5 × 2 cm at 200 DPI | up to 10 KB |
| Supporting documents | PDF or JPG/JPEG | 200 DPI | up to 300 KB per page |
Application kit
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Signature
JPG/JPEG · 4.5 × 2 cm at 200 DPI · up to 10 KB
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Tips
- Colour scan at 200 DPI.
- 2 cm high x 4.5 cm wide.
Supporting documents
PDF or JPG/JPEG · up to 300 KB per page
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Images and PDFs are combined into one PDF.
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Tips
- Black & white, 200 DPI.
- Maximum 300 KB per page.
How to prepare your PAN card (Protean / NSDL) documents
- Take a clear photo in good light, or scan the paper (signature, thumb impression, declaration) at 200 DPI if you have a scanner.
- Upload it in the matching box below. Rotate and adjust the crop so only the face, signature or impression is inside.
- Tap “Make it fit”. We resize to the required pixels and pick the highest quality that fits the KB range.
- Check the green ticks, then download each file or all of them as a ZIP and upload them on the official portal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the photograph size for PAN card (Protean / NSDL)?
Photograph: JPG/JPEG, 2.5 × 3.5 cm at 200 DPI, up to 20 KB. Colour scan at 200 DPI. Source: Protean: Guidelines for filling PAN new application (scan specifications), last verified 19 Oct 2026.
What is the signature size for PAN card (Protean / NSDL)?
Signature: JPG/JPEG, 4.5 × 2 cm at 200 DPI, up to 10 KB. Colour scan at 200 DPI. Source: Protean: Guidelines for filling PAN new application (scan specifications), last verified 19 Oct 2026.
What is the supporting documents size for PAN card (Protean / NSDL)?
Supporting documents: PDF or JPG/JPEG, up to 300 KB per page. Black & white, 200 DPI. Source: Protean: Guidelines for filling PAN new application (scan specifications), last verified 19 Oct 2026.
Will the portal accept a photo taken on my phone?
Usually yes, if it is sharp, well lit and on a plain light background. Crop it to the face and shoulders using the box above. Avoid filters, beauty modes and selfies at arm’s length.
Are my photo and documents uploaded to ConvertRight?
No. Everything runs inside your browser. Your files never leave your device, and nothing is stored after you close the page.
How do you know these specs are correct?
We read the official notification and link it under “Official sources” with the date we last checked (19 Oct 2026). Specs can change between years, so open the notification for your cycle if anything looks different.
Official sources
- Protean: Guidelines for filling PAN new application (scan specifications)
- Protean: Additional guidelines for DSC based PAN applications
Last verified: . ConvertRight is not affiliated with Protean eGov Technologies, on behalf of the Income Tax Department. Specs can change with each notification; always confirm in the notification you are applying under. Spec changed? Tell us