Aadhaar-Style 2×2 Inch Photo Cropper (600×600 px)
Use this square crop when an Aadhaar-related form or receiving portal specifies a 2×2 inch image. The crop frame helps with dimensions and framing, but Aadhaar biometric photo capture and current upload rules are controlled by UIDAI or the receiving organisation. Check the active instructions before submitting.
Size
2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)
Pixels at 300 DPI
600 x 600 px
Background
Plain white
Face coverage
70-80% of frame
UIDAI Aadhaar photo requirements
Physical size
2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)
Digital size at 300 DPI
600 x 600 pixels
Format
JPEG (.jpg)
Background
White or off-white, evenly lit
Pose
Front-facing, both ears visible
Face coverage
70-80% of the frame height
Expression
Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
Glasses
Remove if possible; no glare allowed
Head coverings
Allowed only for religious reasons
Recency
Recent photograph reflecting current appearance
How it works
Take a photo against a white background
Stand in front of a plain white wall. Use natural light from a window - avoid direct flash that creates shadows behind your head. Both ears must be visible. Remove non-religious head coverings and glasses if possible.
Upload and crop to the square frame
The cropper shows a 1:1 square viewport matching the 2x2 inch Aadhaar format. Position your face so it covers 70-80% of the frame height. Drag and zoom until the framing looks correct.
Download and print or upload
Export the cropped JPEG for the receiving form or portal. If it specifies a KB limit, use the compressor tool to reduce file size. For UIDAI biometric updates, follow the official enrolment or update-centre process.
Frequently asked questions
What size photo is needed for Aadhaar card?
Some Aadhaar-related forms or receiving portals may specify a 2x2 inch square. At 300 DPI, that is 600x600 pixels. UIDAI enrolment and biometric photo updates are handled through the official enrolment/update process, so check current UIDAI instructions before preparing a file.
Is Aadhaar photo the same size as passport photo?
No. Indian passport photos are 3.5x4.5 cm (rectangular), while Aadhaar photos are 2x2 inches (square). Using a passport photo for Aadhaar will result in the wrong aspect ratio.
Can I update my Aadhaar photo online?
UIDAI's current guidance says biometric photo updates are completed through an Aadhaar Seva Kendra or enrolment/update centre. Do not assume that this cropper replaces the official capture process.
Why was my Aadhaar photo rejected at the enrollment centre?
For a third-party form that specifies a square image, common failures include wrong dimensions, wrong 1:1 ratio, face too small, shadows, blur, or an oversized file. This tool addresses cropping and dimensions only; verify the receiving portal's complete rules.
What does 'Aadhaar photo dimensions incorrect' mean?
The receiving form may expect a square image or a different specification. Select the exact dimensions stated by that form; do not assume every Aadhaar workflow uses 600x600 pixels.
Paste an error or check an official upload phrase
Paste or type the exact message shown by the Aadhaar photo crop upload application, or choose a verified notice phrase below. It is analyzed in your browser only; the message and files are not uploaded.
Check Aadhaar photo upload errors safely
UIDAI's official process can require photo capture at an enrolment or update centre. Use this browser cropper only when the receiving form explicitly asks for a digital square image, and compare the final file with the current official instructions.
- Photo dimensions incorrect: confirm the exact width and height required by the receiving portal.
- Wrong aspect ratio: use the square 1:1 frame only when the form specifies it.
- Face too small or blurry: start with a clear, sufficiently large source photo; cropping cannot restore detail.
- File too large or wrong format: use the linked compressor or JPEG converter after cropping.
Official source: UIDAI enrolment and update FAQs. Last verified: 19 September 2026.
Bharat Kumar G.verified
Technical SEO & Document Processing Expert
Bharat is the founder of ReadyToSubmit. With years of experience in technical web development, he builds privacy-first, client-side tools to help Indian government exam aspirants format their applications accurately and securely without server uploads.
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