Resize Photo for Passport

Passport photo sizes and pixels

Official passport and visa photos must match printed dimensions and composition rules, not just approximate height and width. The US Department of State specifies a 2×2 inch photo with the head sized within a defined range; a common digital target is 600×600 pixels at sufficient resolution for printing. EU ICAO-style photos often use 35×45 mm, frequently represented as 413×531 pixels for online submissions.

US, EU, India, UK, and print quality

India commonly uses the same 413×531 pixel template as many EU online forms. UK passport photos use a different aspect (for example 350×450 pixels in many digital guidelines). Always confirm the latest requirements on the issuing authority’s site: rules for glasses, expression, and background color change over time.

For print, 300 DPI is a typical target—your pixel dimensions should match the physical size you plan to print. A plain white or off-white background and even lighting reduce the chance of rejection. After resizing, use our target-size compressors if the portal also caps file size in kilobytes.