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Passport Photo Resizer

Crop and resize a photo to the exact size your passport, visa or ID application asks for, in millimetres, inches or pixels, with an optional KB limit. Your photo stays on your device.

Only requirements checked against an official government source are listed. For anything else, use Custom size.

Size unit

Copy these numbers from the official instructions for your application.

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JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC · up to 50.00 MB · one image at a time

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How to prepare a passport photo

  1. Find the photo requirements in the official instructions for your application.
  2. Choose a matching preset, or select Custom size and enter the width, height, unit and any file size limits.
  3. Add your photo. The crop box is locked to the required shape.
  4. Move and zoom so your head is centred and sized as the rules describe; use the dashed oval as a guide.
  5. Select Create photo, check the result, and download the JPG.

Requirements differ by country and application

A printed photo for one country's passport, a digital photo for the same country's online renewal, and a visa photo for another country can all have different dimensions, head-size rules, backgrounds and file limits. That's why this tool doesn't assume a universal “passport size”. Typical requirements include:

  • Dimensions, either physical (mm or inches) for printed photos or in pixels for online forms.
  • File size limits for uploads, sometimes with a minimum as well as a maximum.
  • Head size and position, for example the distance from chin to crown as a share of the photo height.
  • Background colour and evenness, lighting, expression and recency.

Presets checked against official sources

Each preset quotes the issuing government's website and shows when it was last checked. Rules change, so follow the link and confirm before you apply.

PresetOutputSource
India – Passport – printed photo (collection centres: DPC, SPC, CSC)35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px)Passport Seva – Instruction Booklet for Passport Application Form (verified 2026-10-07)
United Kingdom – Passport – digital photo (online application)600 × 750 px, 50 KB–10 MBGOV.UK – Photos for passports (verified 2026-10-07)
United Kingdom – Passport – printed photo35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px)GOV.UK – Photo requirements (verified 2026-10-06)
Canada – Passport – digital photo (online application)1200 × 1800 px, 200 KB–5 MBGovernment of Canada – Passport photos (verified 2026-10-07)
Canada – Passport – printed photo50 × 70 mm (591 × 827 px)Government of Canada – Passport photos (verified 2026-10-07)

Background and lighting guidance

  • Stand about half a metre in front of a plain wall in the colour your application asks for, often white, cream or light grey.
  • Face a window or use soft, even light so there are no shadows on your face or behind you.
  • Keep a neutral expression, look straight at the camera, and keep hair away from your eyes.
  • Ask someone else to take the photo from head height; selfies distort facial proportions.

This tool doesn't retouch or replace backgrounds, because many authorities reject edited photos.

Not sure of your country's rules? Compare passport photo requirements by country, each with its official source.

Printed vs digital photos

For printed photos, the tool records the resolution (300 DPI by default) in the JPG, so a 35 × 45 mm photo prints at that size when you choose “actual size” or 100% in the print dialog. For online applications, the pixel dimensions and file size are what matter. If you only need to hit a file size, use resize image to KB; for general framing, the image cropper offers free and fixed ratios; and to simply make a photo smaller, compress the image.

Privacy: your image stays on your device

Identity photos are sensitive. Your photo is cropped, resized and compressed by your own browser and is never uploaded or stored by us.

Read the privacy policy or see how the tools work for details.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a passport photo?

There is no single size. Each country, and often each application type, sets its own rules: the UK asks for 35 × 45 mm printed photos while Canada asks for 50 × 70 mm, and online applications usually specify pixel dimensions and a file size range instead. Always use the numbers in the official instructions for your application.

Does this tool guarantee my photo will be accepted?

No. It sets the dimensions, file type and file size you choose. Authorities also check things a resizing tool can't judge, such as lighting, expression, glasses, head position, background and how recent the photo is. Requirements vary by country and application, so verify the final image against the official requirements before submitting.

How do I convert millimetres to pixels for a passport photo?

Pixels = millimetres ÷ 25.4 × DPI. At 300 DPI, the common print resolution, 35 × 45 mm is 413 × 531 pixels. Choose Millimetres in Custom size and the tool does the conversion, and records the DPI in the JPG so it prints at the right physical size.

My form needs the photo under 50 KB. Can this do that?

Yes. Enter 50 as the maximum file size. The tool keeps the exact pixel dimensions and finds the highest JPG quality that fits. If it can't get under the limit at that size, it tells you instead of silently shrinking the photo.

Can it change the background to white?

No. Replacing a background reliably needs person-detection technology, and many authorities don't allow edited photos. Take the photo against a plain, evenly lit wall in the colour your application asks for.

Why are only a few countries listed?

A preset is only added after its numbers are checked against the issuing government's own website, with the source and the date shown. For other countries and applications, copy the size from the official instructions into Custom size.

Is my photo uploaded?

No. Cropping, resizing and compression all run in your browser. Your photo is never sent to a server.

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