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India OCI card photo maker
Turn a phone photo into an India OCI card photo that meets the official size rules. You get a digital file for the online OCI application and a 4×6 print sheet. Free, and your photo never leaves your device.
2026Official rules
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Background: Plain light colour, not white. No shadows, no border.
Official India OCI card photo requirements
| Print size | 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), in colour |
|---|---|
| Digital size | Square, 200 × 200 to 900 × 900 pixels |
| File | JPEG / JPG, maximum 200 KB |
| Head height | 1 to 1-3/8 inches (25–35 mm), top of hair to bottom of chin |
| Face | Covers about 80% of the photo, centred, front view, eyes open |
| Background | Plain light colour, not white. No shadows or border |
| Glasses | No tinted or dark glasses; avoid glare |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; chin to forehead and both face edges visible |
| Children | Under 10: head size and eye position can be relaxed. Under 1: eyes may be closed |
Last checked against the official sources on 28 October 2026: OCI Services portal: FAQ, question 9 · Requirement of photograph for OCI Registration (official PDF)
How to take a good photo with your phone
- Stand about 1 metre (3 feet) in front of a plain, light-coloured wall.
- Face a window or use even light, so there are no shadows on your face or the wall.
- Ask someone to take the photo at eye level. Avoid selfies; they distort your face.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, eyes open and mouth closed.
- Check the glasses rule in the table below; if in doubt, take them off. Keep hair away from your eyes.
- Upload the photo above, check it lines up with the guides, and download.
Common questions
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The face detection and cropping run inside your browser. Your photo is never sent to a server.
What size is the digital file?
The download is a square 600 × 600 pixel JPEG, inside the official 200–900 pixel range, under the 200 KB limit.
How do I print the photos?
Download the 4×6 print sheet and print it as a standard 4×6 inch (10×15 cm) photo at any photo shop or pharmacy. If you print at home, choose "actual size" or 100%, not "fit to page". Cut along the grey lines.