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Resize Image for Passport Photo

Resize a photo to standard passport and ID sizes — US 2×2 inch, 35×45 mm and more. Crop to fill or fit the whole image, preview the exact dimensions, and download. Runs entirely in your browser.

Output: 600 × 600 px

Need more than one step? Batch-process, convert and ZIP your images in Image Studio — all in your browser.

How to resize a photo for a passport or visa

  1. Start with a well-lit photo taken straight on, against a plain light background, with your whole head and the top of your shoulders in view.
  2. Choose the size your application asks for: US 2 × 2 in, 35 × 45 mm, visa 2 × 2 in or 50 × 50 mm.
  3. Keep Crop to fill selected — it crops the centre of your photo to the exact shape. Use Fit only if you must keep the whole image; it adds white padding.
  4. Check that your face is centred and nothing is cut off, then download the JPG at the exact pixel size.

Passport and visa photo sizes in pixels

Printed photo sizes are defined in millimetres or inches. The pixel sizes in this tool are those measurements at 300 DPI, the resolution photo printers and most official guidance work with.

PresetPrint sizePixels at 300 DPICommonly used for
US 2 × 2 in51 × 51 mm600 × 600US passports and many US forms
35 × 45 mm1.38 × 1.77 in413 × 531UK, EU/Schengen and many other countries
Visa 2 × 2 in51 × 51 mm600 × 600US visa applications and other square visa formats
50 × 50 mm1.97 × 1.97 in590 × 590Square formats requested by some visa forms

Always confirm the size in the official instructions for your application — requirements change, and some countries use other formats.

Digital upload rules to check before you submit

Online applications often have their own pixel and file-size rules, separate from the printed size. The US Department of State asks for a square JPG between 600 × 600 and 1200 × 1200 pixels, no larger than 240 KB, for online visa photos. The UK's online passport service asks for at least 600 pixels wide and 750 pixels tall — larger than the 413 × 531 print preset — so for that service follow its own photo guidance rather than the print size.

If a portal caps the file size, finish with the Compress Image to 100 KB or 200 KB tool after resizing.

What resizing can't fix

Because Crop to fill takes the centre of your photo, frame the original with your face roughly in the middle and some space around your head. If the crop cuts off your chin or hair, retake the photo from a little further away.

  • Background: most authorities want plain white, off-white or light grey, with no shadows or patterns.
  • Head size and position: rules specify how much of the frame your head must fill. For US photos, the head must measure 1 to 1⅜ inches (25–35 mm) from chin to top of head.
  • Glasses and expression: the US hasn't allowed glasses in passport photos since 2016, and most countries ask for a neutral expression with both eyes open.
  • Recency and edits: photos typically must be taken within the last six months and must not be retouched or filtered.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a passport photo?

Common sizes are 2×2 inches (US, 600×600 px at 300 DPI) and 35×45 mm (many other countries). Pick the one your application requires.

How do I crop my photo?

Choose a size, then use “Crop to fill” to fill the frame (centered) or “Fit” to keep the whole image with white padding.

Is it accepted by authorities?

It produces the correct pixel dimensions; always check your country's specific requirements for background and head position.

Are my photos uploaded?

No. Everything is processed locally in your browser.

How do I print the photo at the right size?

Print at 100% or actual size, never fit to page. At 300 DPI, a 600 × 600 pixel image prints at exactly 2 × 2 inches and a 413 × 531 image at 35 × 45 mm. Many print shops will also place several copies on one standard 6 × 4 inch print.

Can I take a passport photo with my phone?

Many countries allow it for online applications. Use the rear camera, have someone else take the picture from about a metre and a half away, and face a window or soft light so there are no shadows on your face or the wall behind you.

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