What is the OCI card photo size?
| Document | Pixels | File size | Print size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | 600 × 600 px | 10–200 KB | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) | JPG |
Background: plain light-coloured, not white, no borders. Square, 200 to 900 px, up to 200 KB.
How to resize a photo for OCI card
- The OCI card photo preset (600 × 600 px, 10–200 KB) is already selected.
- Add your photo from the gallery, or open the camera.
- Drag and zoom to set the frame; turn on clean-up for a white background.
- When the result shows the file is inside the stated range, download the JPG and upload it to the form.
Frequently asked questions
What is the OCI card photo size?
600 pixels wide and 600 pixels high, between 10 and 200 KB, as a JPG. On paper that is 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm). Background: plain light-coloured, not white, no borders. Square, 200 to 900 px, up to 200 KB. Check the current OCI card guidelines before you submit.
How do I reduce my OCI card photo to 200 KB?
Add the photo above and adjust the frame. PixFit sets it to 600 × 600 pixels and picks the JPG quality that lands between 10 and 200 KB, then you download it.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Resizing and compression happen in your browser. The file stays on your phone or computer.
Why can the OCI card portal reject my photo?
The upload check reads the file: a JPG of 600 × 600 pixels between 10 and 200 KB. PixFit sets all three and shows when the file is inside the stated range.
What if the official size changes?
PixFit re-checks the OCI card guidelines; this page was last verified on 1 Nov 2026. If yours differs, use Resize image and enter its numbers.