Crop Photo to Aadhaar Card Size (2x2 Inches)
UIDAI requires a recent colour photograph sized 2x2 inches (51x51 mm) for Aadhaar enrollment and correction updates. The photo must have a plain white background, front-facing pose with both ears visible, and no shadows on the face. Most rejections at Aadhaar Seva Kendras happen because the photo dimensions are wrong or the face is too small within the frame. This tool gives you a visual crop frame locked to the 2x2 inch square so you can position your face correctly and export a compliant file.
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. Print on photo paper for Aadhaar Seva Kendra visits, or upload directly if updating online through myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in. If the portal specifies a KB limit, use the compressor tool to reduce file size.
Frequently asked questions
What size photo is needed for Aadhaar card?
UIDAI requires a 2x2 inch (51x51 mm) colour photograph. At 300 DPI, this is 600x600 pixels. The photo must have a white background with a front-facing pose.
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?
Yes. You can update your photo through the myAadhaar portal (myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in) or by visiting any Aadhaar Seva Kendra. Online updates accept digital photo uploads in JPEG format.
Why was my Aadhaar photo rejected at the enrollment centre?
Common reasons include: wrong dimensions (not 2x2 inch square), face too small in the frame, shadows on face or background, ears not visible, blurry image, or wearing glasses with glare. This tool fixes the dimension and framing issues.
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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