Free Aadhaar Card Photo Maker
Use our free AI maker to snap and generate a compliant Aadhaar Card photo. Exact 35x45mm (1.4x1.8 in) dimensions with a white background at 300 DPI.
Requirements Summary
Dimensions
35 x 45 mm
1.4 x 1.8 inches
Resolution
300 DPI
Min 413x531px
Background
White
Head Size
60% — 75%
of photo height
Eye Position
55%
from bottom
Official Requirements
- Photo must be 35×45 mm (standard Indian passport-size photo)
- Plain white or off-white background, no shadows or patterns
- Recent photo, taken within the last 6 months
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open and clearly visible
- Face looking directly at the camera, no head tilt
- No glasses — UIDAI has discouraged/restricted glasses since 2018 because reflections interfere with iris capture
- No head covering except for religious reasons, and the full face (forehead to chin) must stay visible
- Face should fill roughly 70–80% of the frame
Apply officially
Once your photo is ready, submit your application via the official India government portal.
Open official portal ↗Frequently Asked Questions
What size is an Aadhaar card photo?
At the enrolment centre itself, your photo is captured live by the operator's biometric camera — you don't bring one for that step. But the paper Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Form you fill out and submit needs a standard 35×45 mm (3.5×4.5 cm) passport-size photo pasted onto it, on a plain white background. That is the same size used for PAN card, voter ID, and most Indian government forms.
Can I update my Aadhaar photo online?
No. UIDAI only updates the photo on your Aadhaar in person at an Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Centre, because a fresh biometric capture (fingerprints and iris scan) is required alongside it. The myAadhaar portal (myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in) lets you update details like address, mobile number, and email online — but not the photo. This tool prepares the printed 35×45 mm photo you'll need for the update form; the actual photo on your Aadhaar is still taken at the centre.
Can I use my passport photo for my Aadhaar form?
Yes. The same 35×45 mm passport-size photo — white background, neutral expression, no glasses — works for the Aadhaar Enrolment/Update Form, PAN card, and most other Indian document applications. One correctly formatted photo covers all of them.
Why does an Aadhaar form photo get rejected?
The most common reasons: wearing glasses (discouraged since 2018 due to iris-scan interference), a smiling or non-neutral expression, a colored or patterned background instead of plain white, poor lighting or blur, and a head covering that isn't for religious reasons. Our editor fixes the background, crop, and resolution automatically — expression and glasses are still up to you.
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Pro Tips
- Use natural, even lighting
- Keep a neutral expression
- Look directly into the lens
- Remove glasses and hats
