The Election Commission of India (ECI) issues the Elector's Photo Identity Card (EPIC). Our AI checks each parameter below.
Template size
2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)
Form 6 size
4.5 × 3.5 cm, portrait
Head size
About 1.29 in, chin to crown
Eye line
About 1.18 in from the bottom edge
Background
Plain white, no shadows
Resolution
300 DPI for printing
Max file size
240 KB for the digital file
Photo type
Recent colour photo, unsigned
Which size does Form 6 ask for?
New voters apply with Form 6 at voters.eci.gov.in. The official Form 6 guidelines ask for a recent passport-size colour photo of 4.5 cm by 3.5 cm in portrait orientation, with a white background. It must be unsigned, with eyes open and both edges of the face clearly visible.
Why a square photo can fail
A square image cropped to the portrait space can cut off the head or chin. Keep a small margin above the hair and below the chin.
After you apply
Once the application is approved, the EPIC is sent by speed post to your registered address. At the polling station, electors on the voter list may also show one of 12 alternative photo identity documents. For other documents, see the passport or PAN card pages.
How to take a voter ID photo at home
A selfie is enough
Hold the phone at eye level. The AI crops it to the right size.
Face and pose
Look at the lens, mouth closed, both eyes open. Keep both face edges in frame.
Light
Face a window for even daylight. The AI replaces the background.
