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India Aadhaar photo checker
Upload a photo — we check it against every requirement of the document and give you a verdict.
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- 33 checks by the authority rules
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Step 1 · Upload a photo
or drop the file onto the drawing on the left
- Your photo never leaves your device
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What we check — the document requirements
- 1Size and filePhoto and file size — as this document expects them35 × 45 mm
- 2Head in the photoHow much of the photo the head takes — from the crown to the chin70–80 % of the photo height
- 3Eye heightHow high the eyes sit — measured from the bottom edge of the photo55–70 % from the bottom of the photo
- 4BackgroundColour and evenness of the background behind the headplain light
- 5Glasses and headwearWhether glasses and head coverings are allowed — by this document's rulesno glasses
- 6Pose and faceLooking straight at the camera, mouth closed, a calm faceneutral face
- 7Light and sharpnessEven light on the face, a sharp colour photoeven light, sharp photo
Notes to the sheet
India Aadhaar photo requirements at a glance
- The India Aadhaar photo is 35 × 45 mm.
- The head takes up 70–80 % of the photo height.
- The eyes sit at 55–70 % from the bottom of the photo.
- Background: plain light.
- Glasses come off for the photo.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed.
- File: 20–100 KB.
- Rules: Unique Identification Authority of India, checked on 1 Oct 2026.
How this photo is submitted
The photo is taken at the office
For this document the photo is taken on the spot, at the office — you cannot send in your own. The specification is still worth reading: it shows how you will look in the document and what you will be asked for at the capture — posture, glasses, head covering. You can check a file here, but you cannot submit it for this document.
Why India Aadhaar photos are rejected most often
- Bringing a studio-printed photo to the enrolment centre
- Dark or tinted glasses left on for the capture
- Face partly covered by hair, a veil or an accessory
- Smiling or an unsteady expression
- Shadows from harsh overhead lighting at the centre
What we don't check
- When the picture was taken. We read the date from the file if it survived, but re-saving wipes it — and many authorities ask for a recent photo.
- Whether the picture was edited. Retouching, filters and AI changes cannot be proved from a file.
- Whether you have sent this picture before. Some authorities reject a photo that was already used in an earlier application.
- How the photo will be printed. Paper, trimming and print quality cannot be judged from a file.
- The route you apply through. Some countries want a code from an approved photographer, or take the picture at the office themselves.
Frequently asked
What size is the India Aadhaar photo?
35 × 45 mm, with the head taking up 70–80 % of the photo height. The check compares your photo with these numbers and crops it to size for free.
What background does the India Aadhaar photo need?
Light and plain — white or light grey, for example, without shadows or patterns. If yours does not fit, the free fix replaces it.
Can I wear glasses in the India Aadhaar photo?
No: under the document rules glasses come off for the photo — regular and sunglasses alike.
Can I smile in the India Aadhaar photo?
No: the expression is neutral, the mouth closed, the eyes looking straight into the camera.
Which rules is the India Aadhaar photo checked against?
The general photo requirements of the authority (Unique Identification Authority of India) — it has no separate page for this document. Where the authority gives no numbers, the ICAO document photo baseline applies: «Why» on every row shows which.
Is the check free? Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
Free, no sign-up. The check and the fix run right in your browser — the photo never leaves your device; it goes to a server only if you choose the AI yourself.