Passport Size Photo at Home (35x45mm) - Pakistan Complete Guide

What is Passport Size Photo in Pakistan?

In Pakistan, the standard passport size photo is 35mm width x 45mm height (3.5cm x 4.5cm). This size is required by NADRA for CNIC, B-Form, Pakistan Passport, and most government jobs like PPSC, FPSC, and Army. For USA Visa, the size is 51x51mm (2x2 inch). The resolution must be minimum 300 DPI for printing, which means 413 x 531 pixels for 35x45mm. Many studios in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad still give low quality 150 DPI photos which get rejected online.

With PakTools Passport Photo Maker, you get exact 300 DPI HD photo that is accepted on NADRA online portal, Passport DGIP, and Rozee.pk.

Why 300 DPI is Important?

DPI means Dots Per Inch. For NADRA and Passport offices, low DPI photos look blurry when printed. 300 DPI is the international standard for passport photos. Our tool exports your photo at exactly 413 x 531 pixels which equals 35x45mm at 300 DPI. This is print-ready and also perfect for online forms where file size must be under 1MB but quality must be high.

How to Make Passport Photo at Home - Step by Step (Pakistan)

Step 1: Take a Good Photo

Stand 1 meter away from a white wall. Use daylight from window. No shadows behind. Keep mobile at eye level. Don't use selfie, ask someone to take your photo. Face straight, both ears visible, neutral expression.

Step 2: Upload to PakTools

Open PakTools Passport Photo Maker, drag your photo. Our tool works 100% offline in your browser. Your photo never goes to any server, so your data is safe for CNIC.

Step 3: Select Size & Background

Choose 35x45mm for NADRA/Passport. If your background is not white, choose white background option. Our tool will fill white color. For college forms you can choose light blue.

Step 4: Adjust Face Position

Drag the photo to center your face. Use the dotted circle guide - your face should be 70-80% of the photo. Zoom in/out if needed. Adjust brightness for better result.

Step 5: Download

Click Download HD Photo for single photo for online apply. Or click Download A4 Sheet - it will give you 6 copies in one A4 page which you can print at any shop for just Rs. 30 instead of Rs. 300 at studio.

Common Mistakes That Cause Rejection

1. Blue or grey background - NADRA only accepts pure white (#ffffff).
2. Wearing glasses or cap - Not allowed for CNIC and Passport.
3. Face too small - Face must cover 70% of photo.
4. Low quality / blurry - Always export 300 DPI.
5. Selfie angle - Always take from front, not from top or bottom.

Passport Photo Requirements for Different Uses in Pakistan

NADRA CNIC / B-Form: 35x45mm, white, 300 DPI, file size < 500KB JPG.
Pakistan Passport: 35x45mm, white, no smile, ears visible.
USA / UK Visa: 51x51mm (600x600 px), white, 300 DPI.
PPSC / FPSC Jobs: 35x45mm, white, recent (last 6 months).
University Admission (Punjab University, UET): 35x45mm, white or light blue.

Why Use PakTools Instead of Studio?

Studio charges Rs. 250-400 for 6 photos and gives you low resolution soft copy. PakTools is free, gives you HD 300 DPI, and you can create unlimited photos at home. No watermark, no login required, and 100% private. Especially useful for people in small cities of Pakistan where good photo studios are not available.