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Resize Photo to Passport Size

Get your photo to the exact dimensions required for passport and visa applications.

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How to Resize Photo to Passport Size

  1. 1

    Take or upload your photo

    Use a well-lit photo against a plain white background. The subject should face the camera directly with a neutral expression.

  2. 2

    Resize to passport dimensions

    For US passports, the tool is preset to 600x600 pixels (2x2 inches at 300 DPI). For other countries, adjust dimensions — UK requires 35x45mm, India uses 51x51mm.

  3. 3

    Crop to center the face

    Make sure the face is centered and takes up about 70% of the frame height, with the top of the head near the top edge.

  4. 4

    Download and submit

    Save the resized photo. Most government portals accept JPG format between 100KB and 240KB.

Passport Photo Requirements by Country

The US State Department requires passport photos to be exactly 2x2 inches (51x51mm). At 300 DPI — the standard for printing — that translates to 600x600 pixels. The head height should be between 1 and 1-3/8 inches (25-35mm), measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.

Other common requirements: UK passport photos are 35x45mm (413x531 pixels at 300 DPI). Indian passport photos are 2x2 inches like the US. Schengen visa photos are 35x45mm. Canadian passport photos are 50x70mm. Most countries require a white or off-white background, front-facing pose, and no glasses.

For online submissions, file size matters. The US passport renewal portal requires photos between 100KB and 240KB in JPG format, with minimum dimensions of 600x600 pixels and maximum of 1200x1200. Getting the size right saves you from rejected applications and processing delays.

Frequently Asked Questions

What DPI do I need for a passport photo?

300 DPI is the standard for any printed document, including passport photos. At 600x600 pixels, your image prints at exactly 2x2 inches at 300 DPI. For online-only submissions, DPI is irrelevant — only pixel dimensions matter.

Can I take a passport photo with my phone?

Yes. Modern phone cameras have more than enough resolution. Use the front-facing wall of a well-lit room with a white wall as background. Stand about 4 feet from the camera. Avoid flash, which creates harsh shadows. Then crop and resize with this tool.

Why was my passport photo rejected?

Common rejection reasons: wrong dimensions, face too small or too large in the frame, shadows on the face or background, glasses visible, wrong aspect ratio, or file size outside the accepted range. This tool handles dimensions; you'll need proper lighting and posing for the rest.