Passport Photo Maker

US passport photos must be 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) with the head measuring between 1 and 1.4 inches (25 to 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. The photo must be in color, taken within the last six months, with a plain white or off-white background. Use this tool to resize your photo to exactly 600 x 600 pixels at 300 DPI, which meets the US Department of State digital submission requirements.

Passport photo dimensions vary by country. The United Kingdom requires 35 x 45 mm. The European Union standard is 35 x 45 mm. China requires 33 x 48 mm. India requires 51 x 51 mm (2 x 2 inches). Japan requires 45 x 45 mm. Australia requires 35 x 45 mm. Canada requires 50 x 70 mm. Always check the specific requirements of the issuing authority, as some countries have different rules for passports versus visas, and requirements can change.

Yes, most countries accept self-taken passport photos as long as they meet the official specifications. Use a plain white or light-colored background, face the camera directly with a neutral expression, ensure even lighting without shadows on your face or background, remove glasses unless worn for medical reasons, and do not wear hats or head coverings except for religious reasons. After taking the photo, use this tool to resize it to the exact dimensions required by your country.

For printed passport photos, 300 DPI is the standard. This means a 2 x 2 inch US passport photo should be 600 x 600 pixels. A 35 x 45 mm EU passport photo at 300 DPI is approximately 413 x 531 pixels. For digital submissions, some countries have specific pixel requirements: the US requires 600 x 600 pixels minimum, while the UK digital passport photo service accepts images between 600 x 750 pixels. Always verify the current digital requirements before submitting.

Resizing a larger photo down to passport dimensions generally preserves or improves quality because the pixels become denser. However, if your original photo is already smaller than the target dimensions, upscaling will reduce quality. For best results, start with a photo that is at least 1000 pixels on the shortest side, taken in good lighting with a modern smartphone or camera. This tool uses high-quality browser-based resizing that maintains sharpness for facial features.

Most authorities accept JPG (JPEG) format for digital submissions, and some also accept PNG. The US Department of State accepts JPG only for online renewal. File size limits vary: the US requires the digital photo to be between 54 KB and 10 MB. The UK accepts JPG or PNG under 10 MB. This tool lets you choose JPG or PNG output, and you can use the Compress Image tool afterward if you need to reduce the file size further.

Most passport requirements specify that the head should be centered and occupy a certain percentage of the frame. For US passports, the head should be 1 to 1.4 inches tall in a 2-inch photo, roughly 50 to 70 percent of the image height. The eyes should be between 1.1 and 1.4 inches from the bottom of the photo. If your face is not correctly positioned, use the Crop Image tool first to adjust framing, then return to this tool to set the exact pixel dimensions.