Indian passport (apply from abroad) photo and signature resizer
Make your Indian passport (apply from abroad) photo and signature in the exact size the Ministry of External Affairs (Global Passport Seva) asks for, in one click. Free, and your files never leave your device.
| Upload | Pixels | File size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | 630 × 810 px | ≤ 200 KB | JPG |
| Signature | 600 × 200 px* | ≤ 100 KB | JPG |
Your photos stay on your device
Nothing is uploaded to FileNimbo. The photo is resized inside your browser and you download the result.
How to prepare your Indian passport (apply from abroad) photo and signature
- Take a clear, recent photo in good light against a plain white background, or scan your signature on white paper.
- Choose the picture in the tool above. For the photo, use the sliders to keep your face in the centre.
- Press the button. FileNimbo makes a JPG at the exact pixel size and inside the KB limit the Global Passport Seva portal asks for.
- Check the preview and the green ticks, then download the file and upload it on the official form.
Indian passport (apply from abroad) photo and signature rules
- In India you do not upload a photo: it is taken at the Passport Seva Kendra. Uploading applies only when you apply at an Indian mission abroad on the Global Passport Seva portal.
- Photo: 630 × 810 px colour JPG on a white background, not edited with software, showing head and top of shoulders with the face filling 80–85% of the frame.
- Signature: black or dark blue ink on a clean white background, filling 80–85% of the box.
- The 200 KB and 100 KB limits are from the Paris embassy guideline; some missions give no KB limit. Check your mission’s page.
Indian passport (apply from abroad) photo and signature: common questions
What is the photo size for Indian passport (apply from abroad) 2026?
The Global Passport Seva portal asks for a JPG photo of up to 200 KB at 630 × 810 pixels.
What is the signature size for Indian passport (apply from abroad)?
A JPG signature of up to 100 KB. FileNimbo makes it 600 × 200 pixels.
Why does the Indian passport (apply from abroad) form reject my photo or signature?
Most rejections are a file outside the KB range, the wrong pixel size, a blurred or dark picture, or the wrong format. Files made here are JPG and inside the limits shown; also follow the content rules listed above.
Is my photo uploaded to FileNimbo?
No. The picture is processed inside your own browser. FileNimbo never receives it, and nothing is stored.