Passport Photo Size Online — Resize to Official Dimensions
Resize your photos to the exact passport photo dimensions required by your country. US passports need 2×2 inches (600×600 px), UK needs 35×45 mm (413×531 px), and EU Schengen uses 35×45 mm. All processing happens in your browser — your photo stays private.
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💡 Tip: Set the output dimensions to 600 × 600px in the converter above for best results.
How to Resize a Passport Photo Online
Upload Your Photo
Upload a clear, front-facing photo with a plain white or light background.
Set Passport Dimensions
Enter 600×600 pixels for a US passport (2×2 inches at 300 DPI). For other countries, see the size guide below.
Choose JPG Format
Most passport photo services and online applications accept JPG. Set quality to 90-100% for best results.
Download Your Passport Photo
Download the resized photo and print or upload it for your passport application.
Passport Photo Sizes by Country
How to Take a Passport Photo at Home
Taking an acceptable passport photo at home is straightforward if you follow the official guidelines. Most passport applications are rejected for photo issues — wrong dimensions, bad lighting, improper background, or incorrect head positioning. Here is how to avoid the common mistakes:
Background: Stand in front of a plain white or off-white wall. Avoid walls with visible texture, patterns, or shadows. If you do not have a suitable wall, hang a white sheet or use a large piece of white poster board. The background should be evenly lit with no shadows cast by your body.
Lighting: Use natural daylight from a window positioned in front of you (not behind you, which creates silhouettes). Supplement with a desk lamp to fill shadows. Avoid direct overhead lighting, which creates harsh shadows under the eyes, nose, and chin. The goal is even, diffused lighting on your face.
Positioning: Face the camera directly — not angled or turned. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed. Both eyes must be open and clearly visible. Most countries now require that you remove glasses (even prescription glasses) for the photo. Head coverings are only permitted for documented religious reasons.
Camera distance: Have someone take the photo from approximately 4–5 feet away using the rear camera of a smartphone (not a selfie camera, which distorts facial proportions at close range). Frame the shot from the top of the head to mid-chest. You will crop to the exact passport dimensions afterward using FormatPic.
Resolution: Use the highest resolution your camera offers. Most smartphone cameras produce images well above the minimum requirements. For US digital passport submissions, the minimum is 600×600 pixels, but starting with a larger image gives you more flexibility when cropping.
After taking the photo, use FormatPic to resize it to your country's required dimensions (see the table above). Set the output format to JPG at 90–100% quality. Most online passport application systems require JPG format with file sizes between 10 KB and 1 MB.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size is a US passport photo?
US passport photos must be 2×2 inches (51×51 mm). For digital submissions, this translates to 600×600 pixels at 300 DPI. The file must be between 10 KB and 1 MB in JPEG format.
What size is a UK passport photo?
UK passport photos are 35×45 mm (1.38×1.77 inches). At 300 DPI, that's approximately 413×531 pixels.
What are the requirements for passport photos?
Common requirements: plain white/light background, front-facing, neutral expression, no glasses, no head covering (except religious), face taking 70-80% of the frame, and taken within the last 6 months.
Can I use this for visa photos too?
Yes! Most visa applications (Schengen, Indian, Chinese) use similar dimensions. Check your specific country's requirements and adjust the dimensions accordingly.
Will this photo be accepted for my passport application?
FormatPic handles the sizing correctly, but passport acceptance also depends on lighting, background, expression, and other photographic requirements. We recommend reviewing your country's official guidelines.