Updated 27 October 2026

OCI Photo Size: Square JPEG Under 200 KB, and the Signature (Free Photo Maker)

Quick answer: For an OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) application you upload a square colour photo as a JPEG, at least 200 × 200 pixels, and most Indian missions say no larger than 900 × 900 pixels and 200 KB, with a plain light background and the full face visible from the front. Some missions allow up to 1,500 pixels and 500 KB, but a 600 × 600 pixel file under 200 KB meets every version of the rules. Make it free below; the signature is a separate upload you can size with our signature tool.

The OCI portal is known for rejecting photos without a clear reason, usually because of file size, a non-square image or a busy background. The rules also differ slightly between the Indian embassies and consulates that handle applications, so the safest choice is a file that fits the strictest version.

Passport and visa photo maker
Make a passport, visa or ID photo at the exact official size, with the head the right height, then download a file for an online application or a 4 × 6 inch sheet to print at any photo kiosk. Your photo is processed on your device and never uploaded.

Your photo never leaves this device. No upload, no sign-up, no watermark.

OCI Photo Requirements

RuleRequirement
FormatJPEG / JPG, colour
ShapeSquare (1:1)
DimensionsAt least 200 × 200 px; most missions: at most 900 × 900 px
File sizeMost missions: up to 200 KB (some allow 500 KB)
BackgroundPlain and light, no border or pattern
FaceFront view, full face visible, eyes open, no dark glasses
Printed photosIf your mission asks for them, usually 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)

How to Make the OCI Photo and Signature

  1. Take the photo in daylight against a plain light wall, looking straight at the camera.
  2. Add it to the tool with "India: OCI card" selected, choose "A digital photo to upload" and fit your face to the oval. The file is 600 × 600 px and under 200 KB.
  3. For the signature, sign in black ink on white paper, photograph it, and use the signature resizer with "Other form" to set the size your mission asks for.
  4. Upload both on the OCI services portal. If a mission also needs printed photos, choose "Printed photos" for a 4 × 6 inch sheet of 2 × 2 inch photos.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the OCI photo size?

A square JPEG of at least 200 × 200 pixels; most missions set a maximum of 900 × 900 pixels and 200 KB. A 600 × 600 pixel file under 200 KB is accepted everywhere.

Why is my OCI photo rejected?

The usual causes are a file over the size limit, an image that isn't square, a busy or dark background, or a face that is too small. The tool handles the first three and checks the background.

Can I use my passport photo for OCI?

Only if it's recent and square. Most passport photos are rectangular (35 × 45 mm), so they need re-cropping to a square, which the tool does.

What background should an OCI photo have?

Plain and light. Some missions say white, others ask for a light colour that isn't pure white, so a very light grey or off-white wall is the safest choice.

Sources

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Based on Indian mission guidance for OCI applications, checked in October 2026. Your mission's current instructions on the OCI portal take priority.