PAN card (Protean/NSDL) photo and signature resizer
Make your PAN card (Protean/NSDL) photo and signature in the exact size the Protean eGov Technologies (NSDL), for the Income Tax Department asks for, in one click. Free, and your files never leave your device.
| Upload | Pixels | File size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | 197 × 276 px* (2.5 × 3.5 cm) | ≤ 20 KB | JPG |
| Signature | 354 × 157 px* (4.5 × 2 cm) | ≤ 10 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 PAN card (Protean/NSDL) photo and signature
- Take a clear, recent photo in good light against a plain light 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 Protean (NSDL) PAN form asks for.
- Check the preview and the green ticks, then download the file and upload it on the official form.
PAN card (Protean/NSDL) photo and signature rules
- These are the Protean (NSDL) online PAN rules for Form 49A/49AA: photo up to 20 KB and signature up to 10 KB, colour JPEG at 200 DPI.
- Proof documents (identity, address, date of birth) are scanned in black and white at 200 DPI, up to 300 KB per page, as PDF or JPEG.
- UTIITSL uses its own limits. If you apply through UTIITSL, follow the size shown on its form.
PAN card (Protean/NSDL) photo and signature: common questions
What is the photo size for PAN card (Protean/NSDL) 2026?
The Protean (NSDL) PAN form asks for a JPG photo of up to 20 KB. FileNimbo makes it 197 × 276 pixels.
What is the signature size for PAN card (Protean/NSDL)?
A JPG signature of up to 10 KB. FileNimbo makes it 354 × 157 pixels (4.5 × 2 cm shape).
Why does the PAN card (Protean/NSDL) 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.