Passport Size Photo Maker

What counts as a passport size photo

The phrase "passport size" is not one single number. In print terms many countries ask for a 35x45 mm photo, while others use 2x2 inches, so the exact spec depends on where you are applying.

Online forms usually translate that print size into pixels and a kilobyte cap. A common starting point is around 413x531 pixels at a file size between 20 and 200 KB, but this varies by portal and country.

Treat these as commonly required values, not a guarantee. Always check the current official instructions on the form you are submitting to before you upload, since the spec can differ from what you see here.

Background, format, and getting both right

Most passport and ID photos want a plain white or light background and the face centred and clearly lit. Photograph yourself against a blank white wall, because this tool resizes and compresses but does not remove or replace a coloured background.

JPG is the safe default that nearly every photo system expects. To match a portal that fixes the pixels, resize to exact pixels first, then compress to a KB size so the file lands inside the allowed window.

If a form sets a minimum size as well as a maximum, a very small file can be rejected for being under the floor. In that case you can increase a too-small file to clear the lower limit.