Which sizes are supported?

Common standards including US 2×2 inch (51×51 mm), UK/EU 35×45 mm, and visa 33×48 mm. The crop frame enforces the correct aspect ratio for the size you pick.

Is the photo print-ready?

Yes. The output is exported at 300 DPI for the selected physical size, so it prints at the correct dimensions. Always check your authority’s exact requirements.

What are the requirements for a US passport photo?

A US passport photo is 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) with the head centered and sized 1 to 1⅜ inches (25–35 mm) from chin to crown, on a plain white or off-white background with a neutral expression. This tool helps you crop and size to those specs.

What size is a UK or EU passport photo?

UK and most EU passport photos are 35×45 mm in portrait with the face filling roughly 70–80% of the height against a light grey or cream background. Always check your country's exact rules, as head size and background requirements vary slightly between authorities.

Can I print multiple passport photos on one sheet?

Yes — a common option is to tile several copies onto a 4×6 inch photo sheet so a single print yields multiple cut-out photos. This saves money versus paying per individual photo at a studio.

Are my photos uploaded to make a passport photo?

No. Cropping, resizing and background handling all run locally in your browser, so your portrait never leaves your device. This keeps a sensitive identity photo private rather than uploading it to an online service.

What background do passport photos need?

Most countries require a plain, light, uniform background — white or off-white for the US, light grey for the UK — with no shadows or patterns. Shoot against a blank wall with even lighting, or remove and replace the background before cropping to size.

Passport Photo Maker — Crop ID Photos to Size

How to use Passport & ID Photo Maker

Create a print-ready passport or ID photo that meets official government dimension standards — cropped to the correct size and DPI entirely in your browser. Supports US (2×2 in), UK and EU/Schengen (35×45 mm), and other international formats. Adjust the crop to centre your face precisely, then download the result ready to print at a pharmacy or photo lab.

Upload a portrait photo with a plain, light background and a neutral facial expression.
Select your target country or format: US passport (2×2 in), UK/EU (35×45 mm), or a custom size.
Use the crop tool to centre your face, ensuring the top of your head is close to the top of the frame.
Check the face-height guideline: your face should occupy 70–80% of the frame height.
Download the cropped photo at the correct pixel dimensions and 300 DPI for print.

Your data never leaves your device — 100% private processing.

Official passport photo dimensions by country

Passport photo requirements vary significantly by country in both physical size and pixel dimensions. The most common formats are the US standard (2×2 inches / 51×51 mm, square) and the ISO/ICAO standard (35×45 mm, portrait rectangle) used by the UK, EU Schengen countries, and Australia. At 300 DPI (the standard for photo printing), a US passport photo is 600×600 px and an EU/UK photo is 413×531 px. China requires a 33×48 mm photo with a white background. Canada requires a 50×70 mm photo. Always verify requirements with the official government issuing authority before printing.

Passport photo size reference
Country	Physical size	Pixel size at 300 DPI	Background
United States	2×2 in (51×51 mm)	600×600 px	White or off-white
UK	35×45 mm	413×531 px	Light grey or cream
EU / Schengen	35×45 mm	413×531 px	White or light grey
Australia	35×45 mm	413×531 px	White or light grey
Canada	50×70 mm	591×827 px	White
Germany	35×45 mm	413×531 px	White or light grey
China	33×48 mm	390×567 px	White
India	35×45 mm	413×531 px	White

Face framing and ICAO biometric guidelines

The ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Doc 9303 standard governs biometric passport photos worldwide. The face must be centred horizontally, with the top of the head (including hair) near the top of the frame and the chin near the bottom. The face height (crown to chin) must occupy 70–80% of the total frame height, corresponding to a face height of 25–35 mm in a 35×45 mm photo. Eyes must be fully open, visible, and roughly level — the midpoint of the eyes should fall within the central third of the photo height. A plain, uniform background with no shadows is mandatory. Glasses are prohibited in US and most EU passport photos as of 2018.

Digital passport photos: online submission requirements

Many passport agencies now accept digital photo uploads instead of physical prints. The US State Department requires a JPEG file between 600×600 and 1200×1200 px, under 240 KB, with a minimum resolution of 150 PPI. The UK Passport Office accepts photos at least 600 px on the shorter side, JPEG format, under 6 MB. For online submission, ensure your JPEG quality setting is at least 80% to avoid compression artefacts. Some countries specify that the file must be an unedited camera image — AI background removal or excessive retouching may cause rejection.

Worked examples

US passport photo

Inputs: Portrait at 300 DPI, 2×2 in

Result: 600×600 px JPEG

UK / EU biometric photo

Inputs: Portrait at 300 DPI, 35×45 mm

Result: 413×531 px JPEG

Glossary

ICAO Doc 9303: The international standard (International Civil Aviation Organization) that specifies biometric passport photo requirements adopted by over 190 countries.
DPI: Dots per inch — print resolution. 300 DPI is the standard for quality photo printing; digital images for screen use 72–96 PPI.
Biometric photo: A passport photo that meets facial recognition requirements: frontal view, neutral expression, eyes open, no shadows or obstructions.
Aspect ratio: The width-to-height ratio of a photo. US passport photos are 1:1 (square); EU/UK photos are 35:45 (approximately 7:9).

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