OCI Card Photo Size & Free Resizer

The OCI services FAQ asks for a square photo, not smaller than 51 x 51 mm, with the face covering about 80% of the frame and a front view of your head and shoulders. The digital file must be a JPEG between 200 x 200 and 900 x 900 pixels, with a maximum size of 200 KB.

1 Choose what the photo is for

200 x 200 pxmax 200 KB51 x 51 mm (square)Background: plain light colour (not white)

2 Add your photo

Drop a photo here or tap to choose
JPG, PNG or WebP · you can also paste (Ctrl+V)

Your photo stays on your device. Face detection and background removal also run on your device.

Unlike most Indian documents, the OCI background must be plain and light-coloured but not white, with no border. This tool outputs a 200 x 200 pixel square under 200 KB.

If there is a problem with your photo, the Indian Mission, Post or FRRO handling your application tells you by email and you can then submit what is needed.

OCI Card Photo requirements

Print size	51 x 51 mm (square)
Pixels (this tool)	200 x 200
File size	under 200 KB
Format	JPG / JPEG
Background	Plain light colour (not white)

Official rule: square JPEG, 200 x 200 to 900 x 900 pixels, max 200 KB, plain light background that is not white, face covering about 80%.

Official source: ociservices.gov.in · checked 2026-10-12

How to make your OCI Card Photo in 4 steps

Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a background that meets the requirement (plain light colour, not white).
Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.

Common reasons this photo is rejected

A white background. OCI asks for a plain light colour that is not white.
A rectangular photo. Height and width must be equal.
Face too small: it should cover about 80% of the photo.
A border around the photo, or a file over 200 KB.

Frequently asked questions

Why can't the OCI photo have a white background?

The OCI FAQ asks for a plain light-coloured background that is not white. A pale grey or cream wall works.

What are the OCI signature rules?

The FAQ gives no separate signature size; the photo and signature must both be JPEG with a maximum of 200 KB.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Resizing, compression, face detection and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.

What is the OCI Card Photo size in pixels?

200 x 200 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the OCI Card Photo.

What is the OCI Card Photo size in KB?

The file must be under 200 KB. The tool compresses your photo to fit automatically.

What is the OCI Card Photo size in cm, mm or inches?

51 x 51 mm (square).

How do I resize a photo for the OCI Card Photo online?

Pick your photo in the tool on this page, adjust zoom so the face is centred, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.

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