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Passport size photo in inches: 1.38 × 1.77
The Indian passport photo is officially specified in centimetres — 3.5 × 4.5 cm — which converts to 1.38 × 1.77 inches. There is no separate inches spec; the inches figure is that conversion.
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Print size or upload size — which one you need
Watch for the wrong country's number: the 2 × 2 inch square you may see quoted is the US passport format (the tool has a preset for it), not India's. An Indian application wants the 3.5 × 4.5 cm (1.38 × 1.77 in) rectangle quoted below.
The same size in every unit
| Centimetres (print) | 3.5 × 4.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Millimetres (print) | 35 × 45 mm |
| Inches (print, converted) | 1.38 × 1.77 in |
| Pixels (online upload) | 630 × 810 px |
What the official document actually says
“Paste your recent passport size photograph (4.5 cm length x 3.5 cm width) in colour in the box meant for affixing the photograph”
Source: Passport Application Form Instruction Booklet (V3.0), passportindia.gov.in. If this page and the official document ever disagree, the document is right.
The tool below opens on the India preset (35 × 45 mm). Drop a photo in, drag to place the face, and download either the print-ready photo or a 4×6 in sheet of copies. Nothing is uploaded — it all runs in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
Is an Indian passport photo 2 × 2 inches?
No — 2 × 2 inches is the US passport format. The Indian photo is 3.5 × 4.5 cm, which converts to 1.38 × 1.77 inches: a 7:9 rectangle, not a square.
Why does no official Indian document state the size in inches?
The official spec is written in centimetres — 4.5 cm length × 3.5 cm width. Any inches figure, including the 1.38 × 1.77 on this page, is that same size converted, not a separate standard.