Short answer
A India passport photo must be 51×51 mm (2×2 inches) on plain white, with the face centred and roughly 70–80% of the frame. Aim for at least 600×600 px, a neutral expression, even lighting and no shadows behind you. Indian passport and e-visa photos are square (2×2 inches), like US photos, not 35×45 mm.
LockHour Pro lets you take the photo at home, auto-remove the background to a compliant colour, and crop to the exact 51×51 mm (2×2 inches) frame so it prints or uploads correctly — no photo-booth trip. Always confirm the current official requirement before you submit.
What to look for before choosing
- Exact output size: 51×51 mm (2×2 inches) (a wrong crop is the #1 rejection reason).
- Background: plain white with no shadows.
- Head/face sizing: the face centred and roughly 70–80% of the frame.
- Neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed, no glasses glare or head covering.
- Recent, full-colour photo at high resolution; verify the latest official rules before submitting.
A practical decision process
- Stand against a plain, evenly lit wall in natural light.
- Frame head-on and take the shot with LockHour Pro.
- Auto-replace the background with plain white.
- Crop to the 51×51 mm (2×2 inches) template with the face sized correctly.
- Export at full resolution to print or upload to the application.
Quick comparison
| Need | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Check whether useful features require a subscription, a one-time unlock, or neither. | The cheapest app on day one may not be cheapest after a year. |
| Privacy model | Prefer on-device work when the content is sensitive. | Private documents, resumes, study data, and family content deserve careful handling. |
| Export / lock-in | Confirm file formats, sharing, backup, and deletion controls. | A good app should help you finish the task, not trap your work. |
Where LockHour Pro fits
LockHour Pro is a strong fit when you want a compliant India passport photo without a studio visit — it handles the 51×51 mm (2×2 inches) crop and background for you.
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