Convert Photo to Passport Size Online
Converting a photo to passport size means resizing a picture you already have so it matches an official specification — usually 35x45 mm (413x531 px at 300 DPI) or 2x2 inches (600x600 px), with your head filling a set fraction of the frame and the background replaced with a plain colour.
The conversion itself is three steps: crop to the right aspect ratio, scale to the exact pixel dimensions, and swap the background. What usually causes trouble is not the resize but the crop — if your head is too small in the original, cropping to passport proportions leaves you with a face that fails the head-size rule; if it is too large, your crown gets clipped. Starting from a photo where your head and shoulders already fill most of the frame avoids both.
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Photo specifications
- Size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Pixels
- 413 × 531 px
- Output
- 300 DPI
- Backgrounds
Common uses
- Turning a photo you already have into a passport photo. — A sharp, front-facing photo against a plain background can usually be converted without retaking it. This is the most common use.
- Matching a country-specific passport size. — Select the country preset and the tool sets both the aspect ratio and the pixel dimensions for that specification.
- Preparing a photo for an online application. — Online forms usually ask for a specific pixel size and a file-size cap. Downloading at the exact target resolution keeps you inside both.
- Reusing one photo for several applications. — Convert once, then re-export for each size you need. Keep the original file so every export starts from the full-resolution source.
Passport Size Targets in mm, Inches and Pixels (300 DPI)
Pick the row that matches your application. These are the pixel dimensions the tool outputs for each target at the standard 300 DPI.
| Unit | Width | Height | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 × 45 mm (most common) | 413 px | 531 px | UK, Australia, Schengen, Philippines, and most of Europe |
| 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) | 600 px | 600 px | US passport and visa, India passport, green card |
| 1 × 1 in (25.4 × 25.4 mm) | 300 px | 300 px | Government ID cards and school or employment forms |
| 33 × 48 mm | 390 px | 567 px | China visa and passport |
| 35 × 50 mm | 413 px | 591 px | Malaysia passport |
| 50 × 70 mm | 591 px | 827 px | Canada passport and permanent resident card |
If you are not sure which size applies, check what your application form asks for. When a form gives only millimetres, use the millimetre row; when it gives only pixels, match the pixel row directly and ignore the physical size.
What Makes a Photo Convert Well
Conversion can fix size, crop and background. It cannot fix focus, lighting or angle. These are the properties to look for in the photo you start from.
- 1. Enough resolution.Aim for at least 1000 pixels on the shorter side. Below that, cropping to head-and-shoulders forces the tool to enlarge pixels, and the result looks soft when printed.
- 2. Head and shoulders fill the frame.This is the one that matters most. If you are a small figure in a wide shot, the crop that produces passport proportions will leave your head too small to pass the head-size rule.
- 3. Plain, evenly lit background.Background removal is automatic, but it is far more reliable when there is contrast between you and the background. A plain wall works; a busy street does not.
- 4. Facing the camera, eyes level.Passport photos are frontal. A three-quarter or tilted angle is a rejection reason that no amount of resizing can correct.
- 5. Neutral expression, eyes open.Required by most authorities. Smiling, squinting or looking away needs a retake rather than a conversion.
- 6. Recent enough.Most authorities require a photo from the last 6 months. Converting an old photo fixes its dimensions but not its date.
If your photo fails one of these, retaking it is faster than trying to work around it. A phone photo taken in daylight against a plain wall meets all six.
Official sources
The figures on this page were checked against these sources. Requirements change, so confirm the details that apply to your own application before you submit.
- ICAO — Machine Readable Passport Photo Standards (Doc 9303)
- US Department of State — Visa Photo Requirements
- GOV.UK — Passport photo rules
Last reviewed 2026-09-13.
How to Convert a Photo to Passport Size
- 1Pick your target size. Choose a country preset or type the dimensions yourself. The tool sets the aspect ratio immediately so the crop preview matches the final shape.
- 2Upload your photo. JPG, PNG and WebP files up to 10 MB are accepted. The image is processed in your browser.
- 3Let the background be removed. The original background is stripped automatically and replaced with the default colour for your chosen spec — usually white.
- 4Adjust the crop. Use the zoom and arrow controls to place your head in the guide box. The on-screen guides show the head-height range your spec allows.
- 5Choose a background colour. White is correct for most passports and visas; blue is required by some authorities such as Malaysia, and red by Indonesia.
- 6Download. Save as JPG for printing or for forms with file-size limits, or PNG if you need a transparent background.
Converting to several sizes from one photo: keep the original upload and re-select the target — the crop is preserved, so you only need to re-download.
Conversion Mistakes That Cause Rejections
The resize is the easy part. These are the errors that get photos sent back.
- Starting from a photo where you are too far away. The most common failure. After cropping to passport proportions, the head is too small for the head-size rule. Take a head-and-shoulders shot instead.
- Upscaling a small image. Stretching a 300 px wide photo to 413 px does not add detail — it adds blur. Start from a larger original.
- Wrong background colour. White is not universal. Malaysia requires blue for passports and Indonesia requires red. Check what your authority asks for.
- Leaving shadows in the background. Background removal replaces colour but a strong shadow can survive as a grey patch. Even front lighting prevents it.
- Saving in the wrong format. Most online forms accept JPEG only. PNG is useful for transparency but is often rejected, and can exceed file-size caps.
Converting Photos to Passport Size
How do I convert a photo to passport size?▾
Upload the photo, let the tool remove the background, pick the passport size for your country, adjust the head position, and download. The whole conversion runs in your browser and takes about a minute.
What is the standard passport photo size?▾
The most common is 35x45 mm, used by the UK, Australia, and the Schengen area. The US uses 2x2 inches (51x51 mm), and some countries use other sizes — pick your country's spec in the tool and it sets the dimensions for you.
Can I convert a selfie to a passport photo?▾
Yes, as long as it is sharp, front-facing, evenly lit, and taken against a plain background. Get someone else to take it if you can — a selfie at arm's length distorts your features and often fails the head-size check.
Will converting a photo reduce its quality?▾
Downscaling to passport size (say 413x531 px) does not visibly reduce quality — you are discarding pixels you do not need. Quality only suffers if the original is too small to begin with, or if the crop is so tight that you are enlarging part of it.
How large should my original photo be?▾
At least 1000 pixels on the shorter side is comfortable. That gives the tool room to crop to your head and shoulders and still land on the target resolution without upscaling.
What DPI should I use?▾
300 DPI is the standard for printed passport and visa photos. At 300 DPI, 35x45 mm is 413x531 px and 2x2 inches is 600x600 px. Use 600 DPI only if your application explicitly asks for a high-resolution file.
Can I convert a photo with a busy background?▾
Yes — the tool removes the original background and replaces it with a plain colour. It works best when there is clear contrast between you and what is behind you; strong backlighting and hair against a similar-coloured wall are the hard cases.
Is converting a photo to passport size free?▾
Yes. Every size and background colour is free, with no signup and no watermark on the download.