Stamp-Size Photo: Measurements & Guidelines [DIY At Home]
Discover all you need to know about stamp-size photos and learn how to create one from the comfort of your home!
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Stamp-Size Photo—Specifications
70 %
Size
Width: 20 mm
Height: 25 mm
Is it suitable for online submission?
Yes
Image definition parameters
Head height: 70 %
Top of the Photo to Top of the Hair: 5 %
Background Colour
Resolution
300 dpi
Is it printable?
Yes
How to prepare yourself?
Distance from the camera
Take the photo from a distance of about 20 inches from your face. Ideally, the photo should be taken by another person.
Face in front of the camera
Place your face in front of the lens and keep a neutral expression on your face. Hold the camera at face height.
Even lighting
Just stand facing a light source such as an exposed window. Don't worry about the background.
Stamp-Size Photo—Specifications
As an Indian citizen, you’ve probably heard of stamp-size photos and wondered, “What are they?”
Worry not. Here, we will discuss the essentials of a stamp-size photo, what you can use it for, and how to create it yourself at home. Read on!
What’s a stamp-size photo?
A stamp-size photo—coined by the Indian government—is a term used generally for biometric photographs that must follow specific size requirements. These pictures resemble the size of a stamp—hence, the name—and may have different variations regarding measurements and their purposes. We’ll discuss it in the next section.
A stamp-size photo can be used for a variety of Indian government IDs, including:
- Driving licences
- Aadhar Cards
- PAN Cards
Stamp-size photo: dimensions
As we’ve mentioned, stamp-size photos may come in different sizes. First, let us discuss the dimensions of the original stamp-size image:
- Millimetres: 20x25
- Centimetres: 2x2.5
- Inches: 0.79x0.98
- Pixels: 236x295
Additionally, the head height should measure at least 16.25 mm, and there should be around 1.5 mm of space between the top of your head and the picture’s frame.
The abovementioned measurements apply to stamp-size (or ticket-size) photos, but to use them in specific documents, we need to alter certain dimensions slightly.
There’s a so-called “normal stamp photo,” which measures 25x30 mm. For your PAN Card, you’d have to take a photo that’s 25x35 mm. Both fall into the stamp-size photo category.
Stamp-size photo vs passport-size photo
When it comes to the differences between stamp-size and passport-size photos for Indian documents, the only significant distinction lies in the measurements—Indian passport photos are 51x51 mm (2x2 inches).
Apart from that, these two types of photos follow the same requirements for biometric Indian photographs. These are:
- A white background
- A neutral facial expression (no smiling or frowning)
- No head coverings, excluding those for medical or religious reasons
- Head centred, both eyes open, looking directly at the camera
Create your stamp-size photo online!
Stamp-size photos can come in handy while applying for ID cards in India. Since updating your information online is now possible, you can skip looking for a photography studio and create your own stamp-size photo at home!
It takes only three simple steps to transform your smartphone (or any mobile device) into your personal photo booth:
- Download our Passport Photo Booth App for iOS or Passport Photo Maker App for Android and take a photo (or upload one that follows biometric requirements) with your smartphone.
- Follow the guidelines and wait only 3 minutes until our AI technology and one of our photo experts verify your photograph.
- Download a digital image or order prints directly to your door.
That’s it! The only thing you need to do is take a photo—we’ll take care of the rest. Get your perfect photo today with our service!
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