Driving Licence Photo Size Requirements
Quick Reference
- Dimensions
- 413 × 531 pixels
- Physical Size
- 35mm × 45mm (3.5cm × 4.5cm)
- Max File Size
- 200 KB
- Format
- JPG / JPEG
- Background
- Plain white or light background
Common Upload Errors
- Photo exceeds 200 KB on Sarathi Parivahan portal
- Wrong aspect ratio — must be 35×45mm portrait (413×531 px)
- Face not clearly visible or photo taken from too far
- Coloured or patterned background not accepted
How to Resize Your Photo
- 1
Take a front-facing photo with plain background and good lighting
- 2
Open Photo Resizer and select Driving Licence preset
- 3
Upload photo — 413×531 px and 200 KB limit auto-fill
- 4
Choose white background and click Resize
- 5
Download and upload on parivahan.gov.in Sarathi portal
Resize your photo to the exact dimensions and file size — free, instant, and private in your browser.
Resize Driving Licence Photo FreeFrequently Asked Questions
What is driving licence photo size for Sarathi portal?
The Sarathi Parivahan portal requires a photo of 35×45mm (413×531 pixels) in JPG format, maximum 200 KB.
Is driving licence photo size same as Aadhaar?
Yes, both use 35×45mm (413×531 pixels), but the maximum file size differs — Aadhaar allows 50 KB while driving licence allows 200 KB.
What background is required for DL photo upload?
A plain white or light-coloured background is required for driving licence photo upload on the Parivahan portal.
Can I use my Aadhaar photo for driving licence?
You can use the same dimensions but may need to re-compress — Aadhaar photos are capped at 50 KB while DL allows up to 200 KB.
How to resize photo for driving licence online free?
Use WorkUtilities Photo Resizer with the Driving Licence preset to get a 413×531 px photo under 200 KB instantly.