Passport Photo Resizer
Create compliant passport, visa, and ID photos for 82 countries — or any custom pixel size. Print sheet included, 100% in your browser.
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82 passport photo standards in 2026. The dominant size is 35×45 mm (413×531 px at 300 DPI), used by 43 countries including the UK, EU, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Australia, South Africa, and Russia. The second most common is 2×2 in / 51×51 mm (600×600 px), used by 16 countries including the US, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Need a size that's not in the list? Select Custom Size in the dropdown and enter any pixel dimensions from 50–3000 px.
2026 AI-Edit Ban — What Changed
The US State Department expanded its AI ban in January 2026 — AI filters, AI-generated photos, and digital enhancement are rejected. Canada, the UK, New Zealand, and Australia enforce similar rules. This tool uses only Canvas resizing — no face alteration, no background replacement, no filters.
Passport Photo Sizes — Grouped by Cluster
Despite 82 standards, only 9 size clusters cover 90% of countries. If you know your cluster, you know your size:
| Cluster | Dimensions | Pixels (300 DPI) | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35×45 mm | 35 × 45 mm | 413 × 531 | 43 countries — UK, EU, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Australia, SA, Russia +34 more |
| 2×2 in / 51×51 mm | 51 × 51 mm | 600 × 600 | 16 countries — US, India (variant), Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam +11 more |
| 40×50 mm | 40 × 50 mm | 472 × 590 | 7 countries — Albania, Bangladesh, Belarus, Cyprus, Estonia, Hong Kong +1 |
| 50×70 mm | 50 × 70 mm | 590 × 826 | 2 — Brazil, Canada |
| 30×40 mm | 30 × 40 mm | 354 × 472 | 2 — Iran, Spain |
| 36×47 mm | 36 × 47 mm | 425 × 555 | 2 — Finland (both variants) |
| 33×48 mm | 33 × 48 mm | 389 × 566 | 1 — China |
| 40×60 mm | 40 × 60 mm | 472 × 708 | 1 — Greece |
| Unique | Various | Various | 8 — Argentina, Colombia, India 3.5×3.5, Malaysia, Syria, Trinidad, Turkey, etc. |
When to Use Custom Size
Custom size is useful for:
- Visa forms with unusual dimensions — some consulates require non-standard sizes not in our list
- Digital application portals — which often specify exact pixel dimensions like 600×600 or 354×472
- Non-passport IDs — student cards, employee badges, conference IDs
- Test prints — try a size before committing to print
Enter width and height in pixels. The tool shows the approximate millimetre equivalent at your selected DPI. At 300 DPI, 1 mm ≈ 11.8 px. If you need mm → px conversion: multiply mm × 11.8 at 300 DPI, or × 23.6 at 600 DPI.
Why 25% of Passport Photos Get Rejected
The US State Department rejects approximately 25% of passport photos. These are the five most common reasons — and all are preventable:
- Wearing glasses — automatic rejection since 2016, no exceptions
- Shadows on face or background — use even lighting at 45° angles
- Wrong head size — 25–35 mm in a 51×51 mm photo
- Wrong background colour — white for US, light grey for EU (France forbids pure white)
- AI filters or digital editing — banned and expanded in 2026
If your photo has a distracting background, crop it tighter rather than using AI background removal. If the file is too large for an online application, compress it without altering image content.
How to Take a Compliant Photo at Home
- Stand 1–2 metres from a plain white or light grey wall — closer causes distortion
- Face a window for natural light — no flash, no shadows on the face
- Have someone else take the photo — selfies are rejected by New Zealand
- Keep a neutral expression — mouth closed, eyes open, looking at camera
- Remove glasses and hats — religious headwear allowed with a signed statement
- Wear dark clothing — contrasts with the light background
After taking the photo, use this tool to crop it to the correct dimensions. If you need to protect the final image before sharing it with a visa agent, add a watermark. For digital applications that require PDF, use JPG to PDF. For uploading to online forms with file-size limits, use Image Compress to reduce to 240 KB or less.
Print Sheet — Save Money on Photo Paper
A single passport photo at a pharmacy costs $10–15. This tool generates a 4×6 inch print sheet with 2–6 copies at 300 or 600 DPI. Print once, cut them out — you have multiple photos for future applications.
Print at 100% scale on photo paper (matte or glossy). Do not let the printer auto-fit. After printing, measure the head height with a ruler — if it's off by more than 1 mm, reprint.