Crop Passport Photo Online — Free & Instant
Crop and resize your photos to meet official passport photo requirements for any country. US (2×2 inches, 600×600 px), UK/EU (35×45 mm, 413×531 px), and more. 100% browser-based — your passport photo never leaves your device.
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💡 Tip: Set the output dimensions to 600 × 600px in the converter above for best results.
How to Crop a Passport Photo Online
Upload Your Photo
Upload a clear, well-lit photo. Ideally taken against a plain white or light-colored background.
Set the Crop Dimensions
Enter your country's passport photo dimensions (e.g., 600×600 for US, 413×531 for UK/EU). Uncheck 'Maintain aspect ratio' if needed.
Adjust Quality
Set quality to 90-100% for passport applications. Most require JPG format.
Download & Use
Download your cropped passport photo. Print it at the correct size or upload it to your country's online passport application.
Passport Photo Requirements Checklist
Passport Photo Dimensions by Country
Different countries have different passport photo requirements, and using the wrong dimensions is one of the most common reasons for passport application rejections. Here are the specifications for the most commonly requested countries:
United States: 2×2 inches (51×51 mm), which translates to 600×600 pixels at 300 DPI. The face should occupy 50–69% of the image height (roughly 1–1.375 inches from chin to crown of head). Digital submissions through the State Department website require JPEG format between 10 KB and 1 MB.
United Kingdom: 35×45 mm (413×531 pixels at 300 DPI). The head height should be 29–34 mm. The UK has stricter requirements about facial expression and background color than most countries.
European Union / Schengen: Most EU countries follow the ICAO standard of 35×45 mm, though some countries have slight variations. Check your specific country's requirements before applying.
Canada: 50×70 mm (larger than most countries). The face must be 31–36 mm from chin to crown. Canada also requires that photos be printed on photo-quality paper for physical applications.
India: 35×45 mm for passports, but 51×51 mm (2×2 inches) for US visa applications from India. OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card applications also use 51×51 mm.
Privacy note: Your passport photo is one of the most sensitive images you can have — it is a government-grade biometric identifier. FormatPic processes passport photos entirely in your browser, meaning your biometric data never touches a remote server. This is a significant advantage over online passport photo services that upload your image for processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I crop a passport photo to the right size?
Upload your photo to FormatPic, set the target dimensions (e.g., 600×600 for US passports), and the tool will resize your image to the exact pixel dimensions needed. Make sure to frame your face correctly before uploading — head centered, taking 70-80% of the frame.
What's the difference between cropping and resizing?
Cropping removes parts of the image to change composition. Resizing changes the pixel dimensions of the entire image. For passport photos, you typically need both — crop to frame your face correctly, then resize to the exact required dimensions.
Can I crop a passport photo from a selfie?
Yes, but selfies may not meet official requirements due to arm's-length distance, angle, and background. For best results, have someone else take your photo against a plain white wall with even lighting.
What background color do I need?
Most countries require a plain white or off-white background. The US, UK, EU, Canada, and Australia all require white backgrounds. Some countries (like India for OCI cards) may accept light blue.
Is my photo stored on your servers?
No. FormatPic processes everything locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your photo never leaves your device — perfect for sensitive documents like passport photos.