How to make a passport size photo
Quick answer: To make a passport size photo, take the photo, pick your size, add the photo and press Resize and download and print.
- Take the photo. Stand in front of a plain white or light wall in even light, look straight at the camera, and keep a neutral face. Hold the phone at eye level.
- Pick your size. Choose your country's size. Keep Top (faces) selected, so the crop keeps your head in the frame.
- Add the photo and press Resize. If the online form has a KB limit, type it in Max file size first.
- Download and print. The JPG is set to 300 DPI, so it prints at the exact size. Print on photo paper, or upload it to the form.
Common passport photo sizes
USA: 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), which is 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI. UK, Schengen countries, Australia and many others: 35 × 45 mm, 413 × 531 px. Canada: 50 × 70 mm. Always check your government's current rules before you apply.
Check the rules
This tool crops and sizes the photo. It doesn't change the background or check head size, glasses or expression. Most countries want a plain light background and your head filling about 70–80% of the photo height.
Frequently asked questions
What is 2 × 2 inches in pixels?
600 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI, the size the US State Department asks for. Online it accepts 600 × 600 up to 1200 × 1200.
What is 35 × 45 mm in pixels?
413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI.
Can I print it at home?
Yes. The file is set to 300 DPI, so printing at 100% ("actual size") gives the exact physical size. Turn off "fit to page" in the print dialog.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. It never leaves your device, which matters for ID photos.