Pakistan · NADRA · 6 min read
NADRA photo requirements 2025
Applying on id.nadra.gov.pk for CNIC, NICOP, or FRC? The portal usually rejects uploads for three reasons: file too large, wrong format, or photo framing. This guide lists typical specs — then points you to a private tool for the KB limit.
| Requirement | Spec |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 35×45 mm passport-style (~413×531 px at 300 DPI) |
| Background | Plain white |
| File size | Under 100KB |
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Resolution | 600 DPI often recommended for scans |
| Expression | Neutral, eyes open, recent photo |
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File too large?
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Compress for NADRA →CNIC vs NICOP vs FRC
CNIC
National ID for residents. Online renewal often needs passport-style JPG under 100KB.
NICOP
Overseas Pakistanis. Similar photo rules; confirm the live form on id.nadra.gov.pk.
FRC
Family registration. Photo framing and KB limits follow the same portal patterns.
What this tool fixes vs what it does not
Compress image for NADRA handles kilobytes only. White background, crop, and 35×45 mm framing must be done in a photo editor or studio before you compress.
Workflow: crop to passport proportions → export JPG → compress to 100KB → upload. iPhone HEIC? Use HEIC to JPG first.
Guides
Real use-cases, step by step
Practical walk-throughs for the most common forms with strict size limits.
How to compress image for PPSC
25KB, 600×600px, JPG — resize then compress workflow.
Read guide →How to reduce photo to 100KB
Step-by-step for forms that cap uploads at 100KB.
Read guide →Compress an image under 100KB without losing quality
The exact-size workflow for portals with strict upload limits.
Read guide →Compress for NADRA under 100KB
Hit the KB ceiling without uploading your ID photo to a random website.
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