Make a passport size photo on your phone
Choose the country, add a photo, download. The tool crops the picture to the exact proportions (35 × 45 mm for India, Pakistan, the UK and the EU; 2 × 2 inches for the US; 35 × 50 mm for Malaysia and so on), resizes it to 300 DPI print resolution and, if you give a KB limit, keeps the file under it. It does not touch the colours or background – take the photo against a plain, light, evenly lit wall and it will pass.
Sizes by country
| Country / use | Size | Pixels at 300 DPI |
|---|---|---|
| India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka | 35 × 45 mm | 413 × 531 |
| United Kingdom, Schengen countries, Australia | 35 × 45 mm | 413 × 531 |
| Malaysia | 35 × 50 mm | 413 × 591 |
| United States | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) | 600 × 600 |
| Canada | 50 × 70 mm | 591 × 827 |
| China | 33 × 48 mm | 390 × 567 |
| Online form “photograph” box (common) | 200 × 230 px | — |
| Online form “signature” box (common) | 140 × 60 px | — |
Always check the specific portal: pixel sizes vary between forms even within one country, and some give a range rather than one size. Any size can be typed in directly.
Taking a photo that will be accepted
- Plain light background, no shadows behind the head; daylight from the front works best.
- Face the camera straight on, neutral expression, eyes open, no sunglasses; glasses without glare are usually fine.
- Head and shoulders in frame with space above the head – the crop needs room. The head should end up about 70–80 % of the picture height.
- Have someone else take it at arm’s length or further; selfies distort the face.
Steps
- Pick the country preset. It sets the size, 300 DPI and a typical KB limit. Edit any of them if your portal says otherwise.
- Add the photo. JPG, PNG, HEIC from an iPhone, WebP – anything your phone produces.
- Check the crop. The thumbnail shows the result; “Crop to fill” centres the crop. If the head is off-centre, crop the original first with the crop tool.
- Download. The file is saved as JPG at the exact size. Print at 300 DPI for a true 35 × 45 mm photo, or upload directly.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a passport size photo?
In India, Pakistan, the UK, the EU and most of Asia it is 35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm), which is 413 × 531 pixels at 300 DPI. The USA uses 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm, 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI); Malaysia uses 35 × 50 mm; Canada 50 × 70 mm.
How do I make a passport size photo from a phone photo?
Take the photo against a plain light wall, facing the camera, head and shoulders in frame. Add it here, choose your country preset, and the tool crops to the right proportions from the centre and saves it at 300 DPI. Add the KB limit the portal states.
Does it remove or change the background?
No. It crops, resizes and compresses only. Use a plain white or light wall when taking the photo; most portals accept light backgrounds.
What KB size do portals want?
Photo uploads on Indian and Pakistani portals are usually 20–50 KB, sometimes up to 100 KB; signatures 10–20 KB. The presets fill in a safe value and you can change it.
Is the photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Cropping and resizing run in your browser. Your photo stays on your device.