Passport Photo Maker — Correct Size, Free
Frame your photo to official passport dimensions — 35×45 mm or 2×2 in — exported at 300 DPI. All in your browser; your photo never leaves your device.
Drop your photo here or click to choose
JPG or PNG, well-lit headshot works best — under 20 MB
Output: at 300 DPI (JPG)
Works best with photos under 20 MB. This tool produces the correct SIZE only — it does not guarantee acceptance by any passport or visa authority. Rules on background, lighting, face proportions and expression vary, so check the authority's official photo requirements before submitting.
What is the Passport Photo Maker?
Passport, visa and ID applications reject photos that are the wrong size — and photo studios charge a fee just to frame and resize a picture. This free tool crops your photo to the official dimensions of the most common ID sizes and exports it at 300 DPI, the print resolution authorities expect. The crop ratio stays locked, so the result always matches the required shape.
One honest caveat, stated plainly: this tool handles size only. Acceptance depends on many things beyond dimensions — background colour, lighting, shadows, face size in the frame, expression, glasses, and head coverings — and every issuing authority publishes its own rules. Use the guidance below, then verify against the official requirements for your specific document before you submit.
Your photo is processed entirely in your browser. It is never uploaded anywhere, which is exactly how an identity photo should be handled.
How to use it (3 steps)
- Upload a headshot. Use a clear, front-facing photo with even lighting. Drag it onto the drop zone or click to browse.
- Pick the size and frame your face. Choose 35×45 mm, 2×2 in, or 51×51 mm. The crop box locks to the correct ratio — drag it so your face is centred with a little space above the head.
- Download. Click "Create Passport Photo" to save the JPG at exact 300-DPI pixel dimensions (413×531 or 602×602 px).
When you'll need it (use cases)
- Passport renewals and applications: most countries accept 35×45 mm; the US, India and several others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm).
- Visa applications: many online visa forms demand exact pixel dimensions — this exports them precisely.
- National ID and driving licence photos: civil ID offices commonly use the 35×45 mm standard.
- Exam and university applications: admission forms often ask for a recent passport-size photograph upload.
- Work badges and permits: HR portals and residence-permit applications frequently need a standard ID-size photo.
Tips for the best results
- Plain light background: stand against a plain white or off-white wall with no patterns, doors or shadows behind you.
- Face centred, looking straight ahead: keep your head level, eyes open and looking directly at the camera.
- Neutral expression: mouth closed, no smiling — this is the rule for most passport authorities.
- Even daylight: face a window for soft, shadow-free light. Harsh overhead light and flash both cause rejections.
- Fill the frame sensibly: head and top of shoulders visible, with a small gap between the top of your head and the frame edge. Glasses, hats and heavy filters are common rejection reasons — check your authority's rules.
- Start from a high-resolution photo: a sharp original keeps the 300-DPI export crisp when printed.