Registering to vote or updating details on the Election Commission of India (ECI) portal requires uploading clear scanned documents. Whether you are using the NVSP portal or the Voter Helpline app, following the upload guidelines is essential. This guide explains the voter ID photo specifications and document requirements.
Voter ID Photo Requirements (Form 6 — New Registration)
When applying for a new Voter ID card using Form 6, your photo must meet these standards:
- Format: JPEG/JPG format.
- File Size: Strictly under 2MB.
- Dimensions: Standard passport size (3.5cm x 4.5cm) showing your full face clearly.
- Background: Solid white or very light plain background.
NVSP Portal Document Upload Size Limits
The NVSP portal has specific size limits for all uploads:
- Photograph: Under 2MB.
- Supporting Documents (Age/Address Proof): Under 2MB per document in JPEG or PDF format.
How to Compress Documents for NVSP Voter Registration
If your scanned documents or PDFs are too large, you can compress them easily with ResizeKB:
- Go to our Compress PDF to 200KB or Compress Image page.
- Upload your documents.
- The tool optimizes and compresses the files locally in your browser. Download the final copy and upload to the ECI portal.
How to Update Voter ID Photo
To update your Voter ID photo, log in to voters.eci.gov.in and submit Form 8. You must upload a new scanned passport photo under the 2MB limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
You need proof of age (such as a birth certificate or class 10 mark sheet) and proof of address (such as an Aadhaar card or utility bill).
Yes. Aadhaar is widely accepted as valid proof of address on the NVSP portal.
Upload the file to our PDF compressor, set the target size to 200KB or 500KB, and download the compressed copy.
Yes. Both use the standard 3.5cm x 4.5cm rectangular passport photo format.
It typically takes 2 to 4 weeks for verification and approval by the Booth Level Officer (BLO).