You’ve taken the photo, resized it, and you’re about to hit Submit on your passport application, visa form, or job portal. Before you do, run through this checklist. A two-minute check now can save days or weeks of delay from a rejected application. 1. Dimensions ✓ Confirm the pixel dimensions of your photo match exactly
You need to resize your passport photo. You search online, click the first tool you find, and upload your photo. The tool processes it. You download the result. Done. But where did your photo go? Who stored it? How long will it be there? Could it be linked to your identity? For most images, these
Cropping a photo sounds simple — but for official ID documents, it’s one of the most critical steps, and one of the most commonly done incorrectly. The wrong crop means the wrong face-to-frame ratio, which means rejection. This guide explains exactly what cropping means for official photos, what ratios to use, and how to get
Whether you’re applying for a government job, a private sector position, or a competitive examination, getting your photo right is more important than many applicants realise. A rejected photo means a rejected application — and many portals give no second chance during the submission window. Why Job Portal Photos Are Tricky Unlike passport or visa
For decades, getting a passport or visa photo meant a trip to a photo studio — spending money, time, and often ending up with a result that still got rejected because the studio didn’t know your specific portal’s requirements. Today, your phone camera and the right free tool can produce a perfectly compliant photo in
You’ve taken the perfect photo. It’s clear, well-lit, and professionally framed. But when you try to upload it to a government portal or job application, you get the dreaded message: “File size exceeds the maximum limit.” The maximum is often 50KB, 100KB, or 500KB. Your phone photo is 4MB. Reducing it by 90% while keeping
If you’ve ever tried to upload a photo to an Indian government portal — Passport Seva, DigiLocker, UIDAI/Aadhaar, NPS, bank KYC, or a state government job portal — you know the frustration. Every portal has different requirements, and the error messages are rarely helpful. This guide compiles the photo requirements for India’s most-used government portals
Every country has its own visa photo requirements — and getting them wrong can mean your application is rejected or delayed. This comprehensive guide covers the requirements for the most common visa destinations so you can prepare the right photo without guessing. Why Visa Photo Requirements Differ Different countries use different biometric systems, different passport
Getting a passport is one of the most important things you’ll do — and the photo requirements are notoriously strict. An incorrectly sized photo can get your application rejected, forcing you to start all over again. This guide walks you through exactly what’s required and how to get it right the first time. Why Passport
If you’ve ever tried to submit a photo to a government portal and seen the requirement “300 DPI” without really knowing what it means, you’re not alone. DPI is one of the most misunderstood concepts in digital photography — and it matters a great deal for official documents. What is DPI? DPI stands for Dots