Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) visit par ya photo lab mein aksar 4–8 copies maangi jaati hain — same size, same background, har sheet par. Studio ₹200–400 le leta hai. Agar aapke paas already compliant digital passport photo hai, to passport photo strip print se ghar par ya office printer se A4 sheet par multiple copies nikal sakte ho — exact 35×45 mm size ke saath. Yeh guide batati hai layout kaise banayein, print settings kya rakhein, aur common mistakes se kaise bachein.
Passport photo strip — kya hai?
Ek A4 page par 4, 6 ya 8 passport-size photos arranged hote hain equal spacing ke saath. Aap ek baar compliant photo banate ho (35×45 mm India ya 2×2 inch US), phir strip tool se print-ready layout download karte ho. Photo lab ko yeh sheet dein ya khud colour printer se print karein — har copy same size aur quality ki hogi.
Pehle compliant photo ready karein
Strip tool ko already cropped passport photo chahiye — raw phone selfie kaam nahi karega. Pehle:
- Passport Photo Maker se India 35×45 mm photo banayein (white background).
- Agar file size zyada ho to Compress to KB use karein — online upload ke liye.
- Ab is cropped JPG ko strip tool mein upload karein.
Detailed size guide: Passport Photo Size India 2026.
Step-by-step: print passport photos on A4
- Passport Photo Strip open karein.
- Cropped passport photo upload karein (35×45 mm ya 2×2 inch).
- Copy count choose karein: 4, 6, ya 8 photos per A4 sheet.
- High-resolution JPG download karein.
- A4 photo paper par print karein — settings neeche dekhein.
- Scissors se individual photos cut karein.
Print settings — sabse important step
Galat print settings se photos chhoti ya badi ho jaati hain — PSK reject kar sakta hai. Follow these rules:
- Scale: 100% — "Fit to page" ya "Shrink to fit" OFF rakhein
- Paper: A4 (210 × 297 mm)
- Quality: Best / High — colour photo ke liye colour printer use karein
- Margins: Default ya minimum — custom margins se size shift ho sakta hai
- Print ke baad ek photo ruler se measure karein: 35 mm wide × 45 mm tall
Agar printed photo 34 mm ya 46 mm nikle, print settings check karein — almost always "fit to page" problem hoti hai.
4 vs 6 vs 8 copies — kaunsa choose karein?
- 4 copies: PSK visit + ek spare — standard requirement
- 6 copies: Multiple applications ya family members ke liye extra
- 8 copies: Visa + passport + OCI — jab zyada physical copies chahiye
Ek A4 sheet par zyada copies = thoda chhota spacing. Size har layout mein same rehta hai — sirf gutter space change hota hai.
Ghar par print vs photo lab
Home inkjet: Convenient, cheap for one person. Use glossy photo paper for better finish. Check colour accuracy — passport photos should not look orange or blue tinted.
Photo lab / print shop: Download strip JPG on USB or WhatsApp, ask for A4 print at 100% scale. Most labs charge ₹20–40 per sheet — still cheaper than full studio package.
PSK: Some centres have photo booths; carrying your own prints saves time if their queue is long.
US 2×2 inch vs India 35×45 mm
US visa aur passport photos 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) square hote hain — India ke rectangular 35×45 se alag. Strip tool dono support karta hai. US application ke liye Passport Photo Maker mein US 2×2 preset use karein, phir strip mein upload karein.
Common mistakes
- Uncropped full photo upload karna strip mein — size galat hoga
- Print par "Fit to page" enable — photos shrink ho jaati hain
- Matte paper par dull print — glossy preferred for ID photos
- Purani photo use karna — 6 mahine se zyada purani avoid karein
- Cut karte waqt face trim karna — border chhodo, face centre mein rakho
PAN aur Aadhaar ke liye bhi strip?
Strip tool passport size (35×45) ke liye optimized hai. PAN (25×35) ke liye pehle ID Card Photo Maker se correct size export karein. Aadhaar bhi 35×45 hai — passport strip layout use ho sakta hai. PAN guide: PAN Card Photo 50KB Guide.
Privacy
Pitara strip tool browser mein layout banata hai — photo server par upload nahi hoti. ID documents ke liye yeh important hai. Koi account ya signup nahi chahiye.
Quick checklist
- Compliant cropped photo ready (35×45 mm India)
- 4/6/8 copy layout selected
- Print at 100% scale, A4, no fit-to-page
- Measure one print: 35 × 45 mm
- White background, sharp face, recent photo
Abhi print layout banayein: Passport Photo Strip. Pehle photo nahi hai? Passport Photo Maker se shuru karein. Saare tools Photo & ID Tools par.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many photos fit on one A4 page?
You can lay out 4, 6 or 8 passport-size photos on a single A4 sheet.
What print settings should I use?
Print at 100% scale with no fit-to-page or shrink options so each photo stays at 35×45 mm.
Can I use photos from Passport Photo Maker?
Yes. Generate a compliant 35×45 mm photo first, then upload it to the strip tool.
Why are my printed photos the wrong size?
Fit-to-page or shrink-to-fit is the most common cause. Always print at 100% scale on A4.
Can I print US 2×2 inch photos?
Yes. Create a 2×2 inch photo in Passport Photo Maker, then use the strip tool for A4 layout.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Layout generation runs entirely in your browser.
Try it free
Use our Passport Photo Strip tool — runs in your browser, no upload required.
Open Passport Photo Strip