Driving Licence (DL / Sarathi) Crop & Print Tool
Crop and format your Parivahan Sewa Driving Licence PDF or scanned copy into standard 85.6×54mm CR80 PVC card format on an A4 300 DPI print-ready layout.
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Select your Parivahan Sewa / Sarathi Driving Licence PDF or high-resolution photo. Instant local rendering.
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How to Crop and Print Your Driving Licence (DL / Sarathi)
In India, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) issues Driving Licences through the unified Sarathi Parivahan portal. While traditional physical licences were issued as plastic smart cards with embedded chips, citizens renewing, updating, or applying for new licences frequently receive electronic DL certificates in PDF format.
Carrying a paper printout in a vehicle glovebox often results in moisture damage, fading, and torn QR codes. With ID Makers, you can convert your Parivahan e-Licence into an official CR80 PVC plastic smart card in four streamlined steps:
Upload File
Select your Sarathi Parivahan DL PDF or scanned certificate from your computer or smartphone.
Unlock (If Locked)
Enter the password if prompted (commonly your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format, processed locally).
Automatic Crop
The system identifies driver photo, licence number, vehicle classes (MCWG, LMV), and validity dates.
Print & Laminate
Print the 300 DPI A4 layout on glossy photo paper or download front and back PNGs for PVC card trays.
Driving Licence (DL) Dimensions & Print Specifications
Standardization is critical for driving documents so they fit into vehicle registration wallets, police handheld enforcement terminals, and standard card slots:
| Specification Property | Standard Value | Practical Enforcement Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Card Width | 85.60 mm (3.370 in) | Matches standard credit card dimensions exactly. |
| Card Height | 54.00 mm (2.125 in) | Standard ID-1 height ensuring complete vehicle category visibility. |
| Print Resolution | 300 DPI (1011 × 638 pixels) | Guarantees that state transport QR codes scan instantly on police e-Challan devices. |
| A4 Top Margin | 0.35 cm (3.5 mm) | Engineered to save paper, leaving maximum room on the A4 page. |
| Cutting Borders | 2px solid black alignment stroke | Provides precise scissor and rotary die cutting guides. |
| Color Calibration | Full sRGB Vivid Gamut | Ensures the Indian National Emblem, state lion crest, and blue headers print with authentic vibrancy. |
Cyber Cafe & DTP Printing Masterclass for Driving Licences
Cyber cafes and Common Service Centres can deliver factory-grade PVC driving licences using three practical methods:
- Method 1: 250+ GSM Glossy Paper + 350 Micron Heavy Pouch Lamination:
Print the A4 layout on heavyweight glossy paper using an Epson or Canon inkjet printer set to "High Quality" and "100% Scale". Cut along the borders, place inside a heavy 350 micron ID pouch, and laminate at 125°C. This produces a stiff, scratch-resistant card that easily survives glovebox friction. - Method 2: Inkjet PVC Card Tray (Epson L805 / L8050):
Download the individual Front PNG and Back PNG from ID Makers. Place pre-cut inkjet PVC blank cards in your printer's card tray for direct edge-to-edge waterproof printing. - Method 3: Direct Thermal PVC Card Printers (Fargo, Evolis, Zebra):
Import our 300 DPI PNG outputs directly into your card design software. The dimensions are pre-scaled to 1011 × 638 pixels, ensuring zero distortion during thermal dye-sublimation transfer.
Parivahan Sarathi DL Format & Troubleshooting Guide
- Sarathi Form 7 PDF vs mParivahan App Screenshot: Official Form 7 e-DL PDFs downloaded from
parivahan.gov.incontain standard high-resolution dual-card cutouts (front with photo/licence number and back with authorization categories: MCWG, LMV, TRANS). If uploading an mParivahan virtual screen capture, ensure high screen brightness and crop borders cleanly before printing. - Police Handheld e-Challan Scannability: The encrypted QR code stores driver demographics and licence validity. Thermal heads or inkjet heads with micro-banding can cause scanning failures during traffic stops. Always calibrate printer heads and use photo glossy mode at 300 DPI.
- CR80 Standard Wallet Fit: Always select 100% / Actual Size in your browser print window. Any scaling ("Fit to Printable Area") shrinks the licence, making it loose in vehicle registration pouches.
Frequently Asked Questions About Driving Licence Printing
Everything drivers and cyber cafe operators need to know about DL cropping and plastic card printing.
How do I crop my Driving Licence PDF to standard PVC size?
Upload your Sarathi Parivahan DL PDF using the file button above. The tool automatically detects the front and back card regions, crops them to standard 85.6mm × 54.0mm CR80 dimensions, and creates a 300 DPI print-ready A4 sheet in seconds.
Where can I download my official Driving Licence PDF online?
Citizens can download their official e-Driving Licence from the official MoRTH portal: parivahan.gov.in or through the DigiLocker app by entering their DL number and date of birth.
Is a PVC laminated driving licence legally valid for vehicle inspection?
Yes. Under the IT Act 2000 and Rule 139 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, an electronic Driving Licence downloaded from official government repositories and accurately printed on PVC card or presented via DigiLocker/mParivahan is fully valid across traffic police and RTO checkpoints.
What is the correct scale setting when printing on A4 paper?
Always select "100%" or "Actual Size" in your printer settings dialog. Do not select "Fit to Printable Area", which shrinks the card by 3–5%, making it too small for wallet slots.
Is my driving licence or address data kept private?
Yes. ID Makers utilizes client-side memory execution for front-end cropping and isolated sandboxing when server conversions run. Processed files are held strictly in transient memory solely to deliver output files, followed by immediate ephemeral cleanup. No licence numbers, names, or addresses are ever stored in a database.