🇮🇳India Aadhaar Card Photo for $1
Get a compliant 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") photo in 2 minutes. Accepted or money back.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
What You Get
Digital Photo
350×450px JPG
4×6 Print Sheet
6 photos included
We never see your photo
Unlike other services, our AI processes everything and never store your data. We don't know who you are and we also don't care who you are. We have only one mission is to help you easily create your id photo.
Privacy first
India Aadhaar Card Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8") |
| Digital size | 350 × 450 px (min) to 480 × 640 px (max) |
| Background | White |
| Head size | 50-70% of photo height |
| Glasses | Allowed |
| Recency | Within 6 months |
| File format | JPEG |
| Max file size | 200 KB |
| Paper type | Glossy or Matte |
| Printable | Yes |
| Digital submission | Yes |
How It Works
Get your perfect aadhaar card photo in under 3 minutes
1. Take or upload a photo
Use any selfie or photo. No special setup needed — our AI handles the rest.
2. AI processes your photo
Background removal, perfect cropping, and compliance check — all automatic in seconds.
Common Reasons Photos Get Rejected
Glasses
Wrong head size
Wrong background
Shadow on face
Shadow on background
Wrong photo size - Must be 35x45mm for physical or 350x450 pixels for digital
Non-white background - Background must be plain white
Face not clearly visible - Biometric capture requires clear facial features
Wearing glasses with glare - Remove glasses or ensure no reflections
Head size incorrect - Face must occupy 50-70% of photo height
Expression not neutral - No smiling, mouth must be closed
Printing Your Photo
For mail-in applications, print your photo on 4×6 photo paper at any drugstore. Our download includes a print-ready template with multiple photos — you only need 2 for most applications.
Use glossy or matte photo paper, not regular printer paper. When printing, select "actual size" or "no scaling" to ensure the photos are exactly 35 × 45 mm (1.4" × 1.8").
| Paper size | 4×6 inches |
| Paper type | Glossy or matte photo paper |
| Print quality | 300 DPI minimum |
Where to print
- Local photo studios ~₹5-20
- Online print services ~₹10-30
Digital Submission Requirements
For online applications, you'll upload a digital photo directly. Our tool exports photos that meet all digital requirements automatically.
| File format | JPEG |
| Dimensions | 350×450px to 480×640px |
| Max file size | 200 KB |
| Aspect ratio | Portrait (7:9) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is an Aadhaar card photo?
35x45mm (3.5x4.5cm) in portrait format. For digital submission, it should be 350x450 pixels, maximum 200KB.
Why is my Aadhaar photo upload failing with file size error?
The UIDAI portal rejects photos larger than 50KB for certain online updates (like address change). Use our free Aadhaar Photo 50KB Compressor tool to reduce file size while maintaining quality.
Can I wear glasses in my Aadhaar photo?
While glasses are technically allowed, it's strongly recommended to remove them to avoid glare and ensure proper biometric capture.
What background is required for Aadhaar photos?
Plain white background is required for all Aadhaar enrollment and update photos.
Can I use my passport photo for Aadhaar?
No, Indian passport photos are 51x51mm square, while Aadhaar requires 35x45mm portrait format. The dimensions are different.
Ready to create your aadhaar card photo?
Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
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Official source: https://uidai.gov.in/