How to Resize a Photo to Passport Size Online for Free (2×2 in, 35×45mm)
Passport photos have specific size requirements that vary by country — the US uses 2×2 inches, most of Europe and India use 35×45mm, and each has requirements for background colour, face coverage, and file size. Getting the dimensions exactly right matters, because even a slightly off-size photo gets rejected. Here's how to resize and crop any photo to the correct passport size online for free.
Passport Photo Sizes by Country
Dimensions standard de la photo d'identité
États-Unis : 2×2 inches (51×51mm / 600×600px at 300 DPI) — square format
Royaume-Uni : 35×45mm — taller than wide
European Union / Schengen: 35×45mm
India (passport): 51×51mm — square, same as US
India (Aadhaar, PAN, exams): 35×45mm
Canada : 50×70mm — taller rectangular format
Australie : 35×45mm
How to Resize a Photo to Passport Size Online
Step 1 — Crop to the right aspect ratio:
Allez au image cropper, upload your photo, and select the aspect ratio matching your country:
• US passport: 1:1 (square)
• UK, EU, India (35×45mm): 35:45 (portrait)
• Canada: 50:70 (portrait)
Position the crop frame so your face is centred in the top two-thirds of the frame, with some space above the head (about 10% of the frame height). Click Crop and download.
Step 2 — Resize to exact pixel dimensions:
Allez au image resizer, upload the cropped photo, and enter the exact dimensions:
• US passport: 600×600 pixels (2×2 in at 300 DPI)
• 35×45mm at 300 DPI: 413×531 pixels
• 51×51mm at 300 DPI: 600×600 pixels
Step 3 — Compress if needed:
Most photo services and government portals have a file size limit (typically 500 KB to 1 MB). Use the JPG compressor if your photo exceeds the size limit.
Exigences en matière d'arrière-plan pour une photo de passeport
All countries require a plain, light background — typically white or off-white. If your photo has a coloured or busy background, use the background changer to replace it with white (#FFFFFF). This also works if you have a light grey background and need pure white, or vice versa.
US Passport Photo Requirements (2026)
The US State Department's specifications are strict:
• Size: 2×2 inches (51×51mm)
• Face: Must be between 1 inch and 1⅜ inches from chin to crown (28–35mm) — about 70–80% of the frame height
• Background: White or off-white, no shadows
• Format: JPEG
• File size: Moins de 10 Mo pour la soumission numérique
• Recency: Pris au cours des 6 derniers mois
UK Passport Photo Requirements (2026)
• Size: 35×45mm
• Face height: 29–34mm from chin to crown
• Background: Plain light grey or cream (not pure white)
• Format: JPEG for digital submission
• File size: Under 10 MB for online applications
Indian Passport Photo Requirements (2026)
• Size: 51×51mm (same as US — square format)
• Face: Should occupy at least 80% of the frame
• Background: White only
• Format: JPEG
• File size: 10 Ko à 1,5 Mo pour le portail Passport Seva
• Expression: Neutre, bouche fermée, yeux ouverts
Can You Print Passport Photos at Home?
Yes — once you have the correctly sized and cropped file, you can print at home on photo paper (glossy finish, not matte) using a colour inkjet printer. Print at 300 DPI or higher. For a 2×2 inch photo, set up a 4×6 inch template with 4 copies arranged to maximise the paper. Cut with scissors along printed guide lines.
Alternatively, take the digital file to a pharmacy (Walgreens, CVS, Boots in the UK, or any photo printing shop in India) and request passport photo printing — they print on proper photo paper for a small fee.
Resize Your Photo to Passport Size — Free
Set exact pixel dimensions for US, UK, EU, or Indian passport photos. Download instantly.