2026-04-10
Aadhaar Card Photo Size — UIDAI Specifications Guide
Creating an Aadhaar-compatible photo requires meeting exact UIDAI specifications. Here are the complete requirements and how to make your photo match.
Official UIDAI Photo Specifications
- Dimensions: 240 × 320 pixels (portrait orientation)
- File size: 20 KB minimum, 100 KB maximum
- Format: JPG / JPEG only
- Background: Plain white, solid
- Face coverage: 70-80% of frame
- Expression: Neutral, mouth closed, eyes open
- Color: Color photo (not black and white)
How to Create Aadhaar Photo Online Free
- Go to Pdfito Aadhaar Photo Maker
- Upload any recent photo of yourself
- System automatically:
- Crops to 240 × 320 pixels
- Optimizes file size to 20-100 KB range
- Converts to JPG format
- Download Aadhaar-ready photo
Common Aadhaar Photo Rejection Reasons
- ❌ File too large (>100 KB) or too small (<20 KB)
- ❌ Wrong dimensions
- ❌ Non-white background
- ❌ Black and white photo
- ❌ Sunglasses or cap visible
- ❌ Multiple people in photo
- ❌ Old photo (appearance should match current)
Tips for Best Aadhaar Photo
- Good lighting: Natural daylight, facing window
- Plain wall: Stand against white wall (or we'll replace background)
- Straight face: Look directly at camera
- No accessories: Remove sunglasses, hats (religious head coverings OK)
- Recent photo: Taken within last 6 months