Passport Photo Maker Online — Sizes, Requirements, and How to Make One
Passport photo rejection is more common than most people expect — the wrong dimensions, a shadow, or glasses are enough to send an application back. This guide covers the exact size requirements for 10 countries, the most common rejection reasons, and how to use the Passport Photo Maker to create a compliant photo for free in your browser.
Passport Photo Size Requirements by Country
Passport photo specifications are set by each country's government and enforced strictly. The dimensions below are the official requirements at 300 DPI — the resolution standard for print and government submissions.
| Country | Size (mm) | Size (inches) | Output at 300 DPI | Background |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 51 × 51 | 2 × 2 in | 600 × 600 px | White |
| United Kingdom | 35 × 45 | 1.38 × 1.77 in | 413 × 531 px | Light grey or white |
| EU / Schengen | 35 × 45 | 1.38 × 1.77 in | 413 × 531 px | White or off-white |
| India | 51 × 51 | 2 × 2 in | 600 × 600 px | White |
| China | 33 × 48 | 1.3 × 1.89 in | 390 × 567 px | White |
| Canada | 50 × 70 | 1.97 × 2.76 in | 591 × 827 px | White |
| Australia | 35 × 45 | 1.38 × 1.77 in | 413 × 531 px | White or light grey |
| UAE / Gulf | 40 × 60 | 1.57 × 2.36 in | 472 × 709 px | White |
The 35×45 mm format is effectively the global standard — the UK, EU, Australia, Singapore, and Pakistan all use it. The US and India use a square 51×51 mm format. Always verify requirements on the official government website before submitting, as specifications occasionally change.
How to Make a Passport Photo Online
- Open the Passport Photo Maker. Go to the Passport Photo Maker — no signup, no upload.
- Upload your photo. Drop or browse to a clear, front-facing photo. The original photo can be any size — the tool handles the resizing. Higher resolution originals produce better output.
- Select your country. Choose from the 10 country standards. The canvas instantly updates to the correct aspect ratio and pixel dimensions for that country.
- Position your face. Enable the face guide overlay. Drag the image so your face sits within the oval guide — head centred, crown near the top guide line, chin near the bottom.
- Set the background. White is required by most countries. If your original photo has a light plain background, "Original" may also work — but white is the safest choice.
- Download. Save the single passport photo as a high-quality JPEG, or download a 4×6 print sheet with multiple copies ready for a print lab.
Common Passport Photo Rejection Reasons
Most rejections fall into one of these categories:
| Reason | The rule | How to avoid it |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong dimensions | Each country has exact pixel or mm requirements | Use a tool that applies the correct standard automatically |
| Face too small or too large | Face height must be 70–80% of photo height | Use the face guide overlay and zoom slider to fill the frame correctly |
| Glasses | Prohibited by the US, UK, EU, Australia, and most others since 2015 | Remove glasses before taking the photo — no exceptions |
| Shadows | Shadow on face or background disqualifies the photo | Use diffused natural light; avoid flash; stand away from the background |
| Non-white background | Plain white background required by most countries | Use the "White" background option in the tool; or use AI Background Remover first |
| Head turned or tilted | Face must be straight-on, centred, looking directly at camera | Ensure the photo was taken head-on — the Maker cannot correct pose |
| Eyes closed or squinting | Both eyes must be fully open and clearly visible | Take multiple photos and choose the best one |
The Print Sheet — How to Get 6 Photos for the Price of One Print
The 4×6 print sheet option in the tool arranges multiple copies of your passport photo on a standard 4×6 inch print (the most common and cheapest photo print size). For US 2×2 photos, you get 6 copies per sheet. For 35×45 mm photos, you get 6 copies. For Canadian 50×70 mm, you get 4 copies.
To use the print sheet:
- Click "Download print sheet" after positioning your photo
- Take the downloaded JPEG to a print shop (Walgreens, CVS, Costco, etc.) and order a 4×6 print
- Specify "actual size" or "100%" — never "fit to page"
- Cut the individual photos from the sheet with scissors
A 4×6 print at a US pharmacy costs about $0.30–$0.50. Compare that to $15–$20 for a passport photo at the post office or pharmacy counter — the difference is only a pair of scissors.
Advanced Tips
Remove the background first for the cleanest result
If your photo has a non-white or cluttered background, run it through the AI Background Remover first to get a clean transparent background. Then upload the result to the Passport Photo Maker and select "White" background — the tool will composite the portrait onto a clean white backdrop.
Use a portrait-oriented photo for rectangular standards
For UK/EU/Australia (35×45 mm, portrait orientation), start with a photo taken in portrait mode on your phone. Landscape photos can be used but require more zooming out, which reduces the face size in the final photo and may result in the face being too small relative to the frame.
Match output DPI to submission requirements
All photos are generated at 300 DPI, which is the standard for print and most government digital submissions. Some visa application portals cap digital uploads at specific file sizes — if the file is too large, open it in any image editor and reduce the JPEG quality to 80% before uploading. The pixel dimensions and DPI will remain unchanged.
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