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Optimize a Scanned Image for DigiLocker
Organize scan format and file size while keeping the document readable. The main goal is to create a clear copy in a format accepted by the portal.
Before you start
Portal and app requirements can change.
Always create a separate web copy.
Inspect text, faces and edges.
create a clear copy in a format accepted by the portal
Safe workflow
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Note the current file type, size and pixel limits shown by the destination portal or app.
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Choose the best original and use FREE PIXEL to create a clear copy in a format accepted by the portal.
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Download a separate copy, reopen it and inspect it before uploading to the destination service.
Quality and privacy
Check DigiLocker’s current file requirements before uploading.
Create each result from the original instead of repeatedly recompressing an exported copy.
Share numbers, QR codes, addresses and GPS data from identity documents only when required.
This guide is not an official rule of any government department or private platform. The latest requirements shown during submission always take priority.
Settings and export checks
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Choose a format accepted by the destination: JPG for photos, PNG for transparency and WebP for the web.
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Recheck width, height and transparency after conversion.
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Changing format cannot restore detail already lost.
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Check filenames and EXIF/GPS data for private information, then upload only to an official or trusted service.
Common problems and fixes
If an upload is rejected, verify the real output format, pixel dimensions and file size instead of merely renaming the extension.
If the image looks soft, reduce compression or rebuild it from a larger original. Stretching a small image does not add real detail.
If color or orientation changes, reopen the download on another browser or phone and create a fresh result from the original.
Frequently asked questions about Optimize a Scanned Image for DigiLocker
Which file format should I choose?
Follow the destination’s latest requirements first. When there is a choice, use JPG for photos, PNG for transparency and WebP for efficient web delivery.
How do I meet a file limit without losing too much quality?
Avoid dimensions larger than needed, begin around 85% quality and reduce in small steps. Inspect every result at 100% zoom.
Does FREE PIXEL upload my file?
No. Image processing happens in the current browser. For sensitive documents, it is still safer to remove unnecessary numbers and GPS data from the sharing copy.