NADRA CNIC renewals, DGIP passport applications, NICOP, and online visa forms all ask for a photo that matches a size and background rule — not a casual selfie. Getting CNIC photo size or Pakistan passport photo dimensions wrong is one of the most common reasons portals reject uploads.
PdfPeaks ID / Passport Photo Maker helps you pick the document type, frame the portrait, and download a JPG sized for common Pakistan requirements. This guide lists the sizes we encode in the tool, how to shoot a usable source photo, and when to confirm rules on the official portal.
Quick size reference (Pakistan)
These values match PdfPeaks document presets (35×45 mm at 600 DPI ≈ 827×1063 px). Always re-check the portal you will use — limits and background color can differ between a NADRA center and an online form.
- Pakistan CNIC: 35×45 mm · ~827×1063 px · light blue background common at centers (#B8D4E8 in our preset) · JPG often aimed near 40–300 KB
- Pakistan Passport (DGIP): 35×45 mm · ~827×1063 px · white background · JPG
- NICOP: Same print size as CNIC; light blue preset in the tool
- Pakistan online visa (generic): 35×45 mm · white background · face ~70–80% of the frame · upload caps often around 350 KB
[Screenshot placeholder: Passport Photo Maker document cards for CNIC, Passport, NICOP, Visa]
Open CNIC / Passport Photo Maker →
Step 1 — Choose the document in the tool
Open ID / Passport Photo Maker and select Pakistan CNIC, Passport, NICOP, or online visa. The crop guide and background follow that preset so you are not guessing pixels by hand.
Step 2 — Shoot or upload a clear portrait
- Face the camera; neutral expression unless the form says otherwise.
- Even lighting — avoid harsh shadows across one cheek.
- No sunglasses or hats unless required for religion and allowed by the authority.
- Higher-resolution phone photos are better; do not upscale a tiny crop.
Step 3 — Frame head position, then download
Use the on-screen guide so the head occupies roughly 70–80% of the frame (chin to crown), which is the range commonly cited for ICAO-style / NADRA-style photos. Download JPG and check file size against the portal. If the file is slightly over a KB limit, use Compress Image gently — do not crush faces into blocky artifacts.
[Screenshot placeholder: framing overlay with head-height guide before download]
Background: blue vs white
CNIC / NICOP studio style often uses light blue. Passport and many visa uploads want plain white. If your source photo has a busy background, run Remove Background first, place the subject on the required color, then finish in the Passport Photo Maker — or start over with a sheet of the correct color behind you.
More cutout tips: remove a photo background free.
CNIC copy vs CNIC photo
Do not confuse a photograph for the card application with a scan of an existing CNIC. For front-and-back PDF copies for banks and KYC, use JPG to PDF / ID Card Scan and read scan an ID card to PDF.
FAQ — CNIC and passport photo size
What is the CNIC photo size in mm and pixels?
Common print size is 35×45 mm. In PdfPeaks at 600 DPI that is about 827×1063 pixels. Confirm any digital-only pixel size your specific portal lists.
Is Pakistan passport photo the same size as CNIC?
Print size is typically the same 35×45 mm, but passport photos usually require a white background, not light blue.
Does PdfPeaks guarantee NADRA or DGIP acceptance?
No tool can guarantee acceptance. Specs can change, and centers may have local rules. Use the maker to hit common dimensions, then verify against the official checklist for your application.
What if my upload is rejected for file size?
Re-export and compress slightly, or choose a lower quality JPG while keeping the face sharp. Stay within the min/max KB range the portal publishes.
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