How to Make Passport Size Photo Online — Complete Guide for Indian Government Exams
Every Indian government exam — whether UPSC Civil Services, SSC CGL, Railway RRB NTPC, IBPS PO,
NEET or State Police Constable — requires candidates to submit a passport-size photograph with specific
rules: white background, no border, candidate name and photo-capture date printed at the bottom,
not older than 3 months, and no dark glasses or cap. Getting all these right used to mean a trip to a photo studio.
With ZeeJagran's free Passport Photo Maker, you can create a perfectly compliant,
300 DPI print-ready photo in under 2 minutes — right in your browser.
ZeeJagran vs Top 5 Online Passport Photo Makers — Full Comparison
There are several online passport photo tools available, but most fall short when it comes to Indian government exam requirements —
especially the mandatory name and date imprint at the bottom. Here is an honest comparison:
| Feature |
ZeeJagran This Tool |
Passport Photo Now |
IDPhoto4You |
Visafoto |
Snapfish |
Canva |
| Name & Date printed at bottom |
✅ Yes (Auto) |
❌ No |
❌ No |
❌ No |
❌ No |
⚠️ Manual only |
| Indian Exam Presets (UPSC, SSC, Railway…) |
✅ 8 presets |
❌ No |
⚠️ Generic sizes |
⚠️ Country-based |
❌ No |
❌ No |
| 300 DPI with embedded metadata |
✅ Yes (binary) |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
⚠️ Print only |
❌ Screen only |
| Face guide overlay |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
⚠️ Basic |
✅ Yes |
❌ No |
❌ No |
| Completely Free — No watermark |
✅ Always |
⚠️ Paid plan |
✅ Free |
❌ Paid ($6.99+) |
❌ Paid |
⚠️ Watermark on free |
| No server upload (full privacy) |
✅ Browser only |
❌ Uploads to server |
❌ Uploads to server |
❌ Uploads to server |
❌ Uploads to server |
❌ Cloud stored |
| Works offline after page load |
✅ Yes |
❌ No |
❌ No |
❌ No |
❌ No |
❌ No |
| No signup / login required |
✅ None |
✅ None |
✅ None |
⚠️ Optional |
❌ Account needed |
❌ Account needed |
| Mobile-friendly |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
✅ Yes |
✅ App |
✅ Yes |
| Best for |
Indian Govt Exams |
US/UK passport |
Generic sizes |
International visa |
Printing service |
Design work |
Key finding: No other free tool automatically prints the candidate's name and photo date at the bottom —
which is a mandatory requirement for most Indian government exams. ZeeJagran's tool is also the only one
that processes your photo entirely in the browser, ensuring complete privacy.
UPSC / IAS Passport Photo Requirements
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) requires a 3.5 × 4.5 cm colour photograph with a plain white background.
The candidate's face and head must cover at least 75% of the photo area. The photograph must not be older than 3 months
from the date of application. The candidate's name and the date the photograph was taken must be clearly printed
at the bottom. Dark glasses, caps, and hats are strictly prohibited. Both ears must be clearly visible.
Use this tool's UPSC / IAS tab for instant correct sizing.
SSC CGL / CHSL Photo Requirements
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) exams require a recent passport-size colour photo, typically 3.5 × 4.5 cm,
on a white or light background. The candidate's name and photo capture date must appear at the bottom.
No border, no dark glasses, and both ears should be visible. The photo should be taken specifically for the exam
and should not be older than 3 months.
Railway RRB NTPC / Group D Photo Requirements
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) typically requires a 3.5 × 4.5 cm or 3 × 4 cm
recent colour photograph. The background must be white. Both ears should be clearly visible,
and the candidate must not be wearing a hat/cap or dark glasses. Name and date printed at bottom is mandatory.
Use the Railway RRB tab to get the correct size automatically.
IBPS / Bank PO & Clerk Photo Requirements
For IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, SBI PO and other banking exams, the online application typically accepts
a digital photo of approximately 200 × 230 pixels in JPEG format, with a file size between 20 and 50 KB.
The photo should have a white or off-white background, and the candidate's name and date should be visible.
Use this tool to create the photo at proper resolution, then compress the file size if needed before upload.
NEET / JEE Main Photo Requirements
National Testing Agency (NTA) requires a 3.5 × 4.5 cm colour photograph for NEET and JEE.
The background should be white or light-coloured. The face must cover at least 80% of the photo area.
The photo should not be older than 3 months. Candidate's name and date of birth or photo date
must be printed at the bottom of the photograph.
How to Print the Photo at the Correct Physical Size
After downloading the JPG from this tool, take the file to any photo printing shop and ask them to print
"Passport size 3.5 × 4.5 cm at 300 DPI on glossy/matte photo paper."
The file already has 300 DPI metadata embedded, so any professional printer will output the exact correct size.
If printing at home, set your printer to 300 DPI and select the "Actual Size" or "Do not scale" option.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this passport photo maker completely free?
Yes. There are no charges, no watermarks, no signup requirements, and no hidden fees. The tool is 100% free to use as many times as you want.
Will the downloaded photo print at the correct cm size?
Yes. The tool calculates pixels at 300 DPI — for example, 3.5 cm = 413 pixels at 300 DPI. The downloaded JPG has 300 DPI metadata embedded at the binary level in the JPEG file, so any 300 DPI printer will produce the exact physical size without any manual scaling.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens entirely inside your web browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. Your photo never leaves your device and is never sent to any server. This tool works offline after the initial page load.
How do I ensure at least 75% face coverage?
After uploading, a green dashed oval guide appears over the preview. Use the Zoom slider to make your face fill the oval, and use the Left/Right and Up/Down sliders to center your face within it. When your face fits the oval, the 75% coverage requirement is automatically met.
What if my photo does not have a white background?
This tool does not include a background remover. For a white background, either take the photo in front of a white wall, or use a free background remover tool (such as remove.bg) first, set the background to white, then upload the result here.
Which exam uses which photo size?
Most Indian government exams (UPSC, SSC, Police, NEET, Passport) use 3.5 × 4.5 cm. Railway RRB often accepts 3 × 4 cm or 3.5 × 4.5 cm. Bank exams accept digital photos around 200 × 230 pixels. Select the correct exam tab in the tool and the size is set automatically.
Can I use this tool on my mobile phone?
Yes. The tool is fully mobile-responsive. You can take a photo directly with your phone camera and upload it, or select an existing photo from your gallery. The download will save to your phone's default download folder.
Why does ZeeJagran's tool beat Visafoto or Passport Photo Now for Indian exams?
Those tools are designed primarily for international visa and passport photos. They do not have Indian government exam presets and — critically — do not print the candidate's name and photo capture date at the bottom, which is mandatory for UPSC, SSC, Railway and other Indian exams. ZeeJagran's tool is built specifically for this requirement.