How to take a passport size photo at home (India)
India's passport photo is 35 × 45 mm on a plain white background. Stand facing a white wall in even daylight, have someone take the photo at eye level from about 1.5 metres, then crop it to 35 × 45 mm in Resize Baba's passport studio and print the sheet at 100% scale.
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Steps
- Stand in front of a plain white wall with daylight on your face. Avoid a window behind you.
- Have someone take the photo at eye level from about 1.5 to 2 metres, using the back camera.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression and both eyes open. No glasses glare, hat or heavy filter.
- Open the passport studio and add the photo. Choose 35 × 45 mm, then press Make it perfect to centre the head and set a white background.
- Pick a 4×6 inch sheet and print it on photo paper at 100% scale, not 'fit to page'.
- Cut along the thin lines.
Common mistakes
- Shadows on the face or on the wall behind.
- Head tilted or chin raised.
- Photo taken too close, which distorts the face.
- Printing at the wrong scale, so the photo isn't 35 × 45 mm.
Check the official rules
Rules were updated in 2025 and can change again. Confirm the current size, background and upload limits on the official passport website before you apply.
Questions people ask
What is the passport photo size in India?
35 × 45 mm (about 3.5 × 4.5 cm) on a plain white background, from the September 2025 rules.
How many photos fit on a 4×6 sheet?
Six photos of 35 × 45 mm fit with a 4 mm margin and 2 mm gaps.
Can I use a mobile photo?
Yes, if it is sharp, evenly lit and taken straight on. Use the back camera for better quality.
Is it safe to use an online tool for my photo or ID?
With Resize Baba, yes: the work happens inside your browser, so the picture or PDF is never uploaded or stored on a server.