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Driving Licence Photo Resizer

Get your Sarathi driving licence application photo ready. Resizes to 413x531 pixels and keeps the file under 200 KB. Free, browser-based.

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Quick start

Done in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Upload your photo

    Drop your photo or click to select it. JPEG, PNG, and WebP are all accepted.

  2. 2

    Resized to Sarathi spec instantly

    Your photo is resized to 413×531 pixels and compressed under 200 KB entirely in your browser.

  3. 3

    Download and submit

    Download your JPEG and upload it to the Sarathi driving licence portal.

Requirements

Sarathi Driving Licence Application Photo Requirements

The Sarathi portal for Indian driving licence applications requires a passport-size photo: 3.5 × 4.5 cm (413 × 531 px at 300 DPI), JPEG format, under 200 KB.

Dimensions
413 × 531 px
Format
JPEG
Max file size
200 KB
Resolution
300 DPI
Background
Plain white background — no coloured or patterned backgrounds

Additional requirements

  • Photo must be taken within the last 6 months
  • Face must be clearly visible, forward-facing, with a neutral expression
  • No sunglasses or tinted lenses
  • The same photo is used for Learner Licence (LL) and Driving Licence (DL) applications
  • Do not wear a helmet or cap in the photo

Source: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways — Sarathi Portal Guidelines· Updated June 2026

Troubleshooting

Common issues & fixes

If your upload is rejected, one of these is usually the reason.

  • Upload failed — file size exceeded

    What you see

    Portal shows "File size should not exceed X KB" and rejects the upload.

    How to fix it

    This tool compresses your photo to exactly the required limit. Download the processed file and upload that instead of your original.

  • Format not accepted

    What you see

    Portal displays "Please upload JPEG/JPG image only" after you select your photo.

    How to fix it

    Download the file produced by this tool — it is always exported as JPEG, regardless of your original format.

  • Photo dimensions rejected

    What you see

    Portal shows "Photo dimensions do not match requirements" on upload.

    How to fix it

    Each ID document has specific pixel dimensions. Use the correct preset (Aadhaar, PAN card, Passport, or Voter ID) — the tool sets the exact pixels required.

  • Face not clearly visible

    What you see

    Automated check flags "Face not detected" or "Photo quality too low".

    How to fix it

    Use a well-lit, high-contrast original photo with your face clearly centred and filling most of the frame. Avoid low-light or blurry source photos.

  • Background not accepted

    What you see

    Form shows "Plain white background required" after upload.

    How to fix it

    Take the photo in front of a plain white or off-white surface in good even lighting. This tool cannot change the background of an existing photo.

Frequently asked questions

What photo size does the Sarathi driving licence portal require?
The Sarathi portal requires a passport-size photo: 3.5×4.5 cm (413×531 pixels at 300 DPI), JPEG format, under 200 KB.
Is the photo requirement the same for learner licence and permanent licence?
Yes. Both learner licence (LL) and permanent driving licence (DL) applications on Sarathi use the same photo specification.
What background colour is required for the Sarathi photo?
A plain white background is required for all Sarathi application photos.
Can I use the same photo for Aadhaar and driving licence?
You can use the same original photo but both portals have the same dimensions (413×531 px), so the resized output is identical. Use Aadhaar Photo for Aadhaar specifically.
Does the tool work for commercial vehicle licence applications?
Yes. Both private and commercial vehicle driving licence applications on Sarathi use the same photo requirements.

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