Passport Photo Maker
Crop a photo to passport/ID sizes for the US, UK, Schengen, India and more. Print-ready.
This tool crops and resizes any photo to official passport and ID dimensions for the US, UK, Schengen/EU, India, and more, then arranges multiple copies into a print-ready sheet you can take to a pharmacy or photo kiosk. Everything runs locally in your browser using your device's own processing power, so your face never gets uploaded to a server. The image you load stays on your phone or computer the entire time.
Passport requirements are strict and vary by country: the US wants a 2x2 inch (51x51mm) square, while the UK, Schengen area, and India use a 35x45mm portrait. This tool helps you frame, size, and lay out the photo to those targets, but it does not check your background, lighting, expression, or head height for you. Those rules differ by country and are your responsibility to meet, so always confirm against the issuing authority's official specification before you submit.
Drop a head-and-shoulders photo
Plain background, facing the camera, even lighting
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About Passport Photo Maker
Crop a head-and-shoulders photo to official passport and ID sizes for the US, UK, Schengen/EU, India, Canada, China, and Australia — at print-ready 300 DPI. Optionally lay out multiple copies on a 6×4" sheet for cheap photo-lab printing. Done entirely in your browser.
How to use the Passport Photo Maker
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Load your photo
Drag a photo into the tool or tap to pick one from your device. Use a clear, recent, front-facing shot taken against a plain, evenly lit wall. Higher resolution gives you more room to crop without the final image looking soft.
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Pick the country format
Choose your target size, for example US 2x2 inch (51x51mm) or UK/Schengen/India 35x45mm. The crop box locks to the correct aspect ratio so the proportions stay exactly right for that country.
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Position your head in the frame
Drag and zoom so your head and the top of your shoulders sit inside the guides, with your eyes roughly level and centered. Most countries specify a head-height range, so leave a little space above your hair and check the official measurement.
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Export and print
Download a single sized image for an online upload, or generate a 4x6 inch sheet with several copies for printing. Print at 100% scale (no "fit to page") on photo paper so the physical dimensions come out correct.
Common passport and ID sizes by country
Different countries use different physical dimensions, and getting this wrong is the most common reason a photo is rejected:
- United States (passport, visa, Green Card): 2x2 inches, equal to 51x51mm, square.
- United Kingdom (passport, ID): 35x45mm, portrait.
- Schengen / EU (most European visas and IDs): 35x45mm, portrait.
- India (passport): 35x45mm; many Indian government forms and OCI applications also accept a 2x2 inch square, so check the specific form.
- Canada (passport): 50x70mm, a taller format than most.
Head-height rules also vary: the US measures the head from chin to crown at roughly 1 to 1 3/8 inches, while UK and Schengen specify the face occupy about 29 to 34mm of a 45mm-tall photo. Use the official figure for your country, not a guess.
Background, lighting, and what this tool does not do
This tool handles the geometry: crop, aspect ratio, size, and sheet layout. It does not remove or replace your background, fix shadows, neutralize a tilted head, or correct color. You need to get those right in the original photo.
Practical pointers for a compliant source photo: use a plain white or light-grey background with no patterns or objects behind you; stand far enough from the wall to avoid cast shadows; face the camera squarely with a neutral expression and both eyes open; and remove glasses for many countries (the US no longer permits them in most cases). Because rules like "off-white vs pure white" and "glasses allowed" differ by country and change over time, treat the official specification as the final word.
Quick tips
- ✓Shoot in soft, even daylight near a window rather than under a single overhead bulb, which casts harsh shadows under the eyes and nose.
- ✓Start with the highest-resolution photo you have. Cropping a small image up to passport size makes it look pixelated, and many authorities reject blurry photos.
- ✓Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed; a wide smile changes the shape of your face and is grounds for rejection in most countries.
- ✓When printing a sheet, use a service or printer set to exactly 100% scale on glossy or matte photo paper, then verify a copy with a ruler before trimming.
- ✓Save the single-image export as well as the sheet. Most online passport and visa portals want one correctly-sized digital file, not a printed sheet.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a US passport photo?
2×2 inches (51×51 mm), which is 600×600 pixels at 300 DPI — the default preset here.
Can I print these at a photo lab?
Yes. Use the 6×4" sheet option to fit several copies on standard photo paper, then print at any kiosk or lab.
Will this guarantee my photo is accepted?
It nails the dimensions and resolution, but official photos also require a plain background, neutral expression, and correct head size. Check your country's rules.
Does my photo get uploaded anywhere?
No. The cropping and resizing happen entirely in your browser on your own device. The image is never sent to a server, so it stays private to you.
Will this guarantee my passport photo is accepted?
No tool can guarantee that. This tool sizes and lays out the photo correctly, but acceptance also depends on background, lighting, head position, expression, and other rules that vary by country. Always check the official requirements and inspect your photo against them before submitting.
What size should I choose for a US passport versus a UK or Schengen one?
Choose 2x2 inch (51x51mm, square) for the US. Choose 35x45mm (portrait) for the UK, the Schengen area, and India. Picking the wrong format is one of the most common reasons photos are returned.