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Australia Passport Photo Maker

Upload any photo: the tool removes your existing background, drops in the plain light coloured or white background required for Australia passport, and produces a spec-exact 35×45mm image ready to submit.

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100% private: deleted after processing Free preview, $3 to download or included on Pro Spec-exact 35×45mm output

How to make a Australia passport photo in 3 steps

Upload any photo of yourself, and the tool handles the entire Australia passport spec pipeline, background removal, colour swap, spec-exact crop, file-size compression, in one pass.

1

Start from a photo you already have

A phone shot against any wall works, because the background gets replaced. Australia accepts a photo taken within the last 6 months, so an older picture will not pass.

2

Background replaced with plain light coloured or white

Your outline, including hair and clothing edges, is separated from the original photo and composited onto the plain light coloured or white that Australia requires for a passport.

3

Cropped to 35×45mm at 600 DPI

That is 827×1063 pixels (1.38×1.77 inches). The head is placed 32-36mm from chin to crown, 71-80% of the frame height. Drag the crop box if you want the face sitting differently in the frame.

Understanding the Australia passport spec

The Australian Passport Office requires a 35x45mm photograph with the head measuring 32-36mm from chin to crown. The background must be plain and light, white, cream or light grey all pass, but evenly lit, with no shadow falling behind the head. Two identical copies are needed, and one must be endorsed on the back by your guarantor.

Dimensions
35×45 mm
1.38 × 1.77 in
Resolution
600 DPI
Print-ready
Background
plain light coloured or white
AI-swapped
Head height
32–36 mm
Chin to crown

Requirements at a glance

  • 35x45mm, colour
  • Plain light-coloured background (light grey to white)
  • Head 32-36mm from chin to crown
  • Neutral expression
  • Photo less than 6 months old
  • Endorsed by a Guarantor for print submissions

Common mistakes that get photos rejected

  • Coloured background instead of neutral
  • Face too close to camera (fisheye distortion)
  • Uneven lighting on face

Where Australia passport photos are actually used

The endorsed second copy trips people up more than the measurements do. Australia Post outlets handle the photo and the lodgement interview together, which is why most applicants use them, but a compliant photo taken at home is accepted, provided the guarantor signs the back of one copy.

Applications that accept this photo spec

  • Australian passport application or renewal
  • Proof of Identity for a state driver licence
  • Australian citizenship application
  • Working with Children Check in most states
  • Visa applications lodged through ImmiAccount

Australia passport photo FAQ

Who has to sign the back of my passport photo?

Your guarantor. Two identical copies are required and one must be endorsed on the reverse by the guarantor who signs your application. This is separate from the photo meeting the measurements, and it is the step most people miss.

What size is a Australia passport photo?

35×45mm (1.38×1.77 inches) at 600 DPI, on a plain light coloured or white background. The head must measure 32-36mm from chin to the top of the head.

What background color does Australia require for passport photos?

Plain light coloured or white. A background that does not match, the wrong shade, a gradient, a shadow cast behind you, or any visible texture or pattern, is one of the most common reasons a photo is sent back. This tool replaces whatever is behind you with the one the spec asks for.

Can I take a Australia passport photo with my phone?

Yes. Modern phone cameras produce more than enough resolution for the 35×45mm output. What matters is even lighting (no harsh shadows on your face), a straight-on angle, and a neutral expression. This tool handles the background and sizing.

What file size does this tool produce?

The output JPEG is kept under 240 KB while preserving the 600 DPI resolution the spec requires. Upload limits vary between government portals and consulates, so check the one you are filing through: if it caps lower, use our Image Compressor to reduce further.

Is my uploaded photo saved on your servers?

No. It is processed in memory and discarded as soon as the result is produced. The background model runs on the server because it is too large to run in a browser; nothing is written to disk or logged.

Can I print the Australia passport photo at home?

Yes. The output is a 600 DPI JPEG at exactly 35×45mm, so any inkjet or laser printer produces the correct physical size when you print at 100% scale (not "fit to page"). Use the 4×6 print sheet option to get multiple copies on one sheet of photo paper.

Do I need to sign up or pay?

No sign-up. Making the photo and checking it against the spec is free, guests get 2 a day and a free account 5 a day, 10 a month. The finished photo without the watermark is $3, paid once, or included on Pro and Business plans.

What if the background removal is not perfect?

Hair, clothing edges and skin tones come out cleanly in most photos. If an edge looks wrong, re-shoot in indirect daylight, or skip the background swap and use the crop alone.
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