Crop a passport size photo or ID photo
Real millimetre sizes at 300 DPI (35 × 45 mm, 2 × 2 in and more) plus an optional 6 × 4 inch print sheet so one print gives you six photos.
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How to use the passport photo cropper
Choose your country's photo standard, position the ratio-locked crop box over the face, and download. A 35 × 45 mm photo at 300 DPI outputs at exactly 413 × 531 px. Enable the print sheet to tile several copies onto a standard 6 × 4 inch photo print.
- Upload a head-and-shoulders photoPlain background, even lighting, neutral expression, facing the camera.
- Choose the standard and position the cropThe crop box is locked to the correct ratio automatically.
- DownloadGet the single photo, and optionally a 6 × 4 inch sheet of copies.
About this tool
Passport photos are specified in millimetres, not pixels, so the pixel size depends entirely on print resolution. A 35 × 45 mm photo at 300 DPI is 413 × 531 px. This tool does that arithmetic and outputs at the exact size your print shop needs.
The print sheet option tiles copies onto a standard 6 × 4 inch photo print with faint cut guides, so a single cheap print produces several usable photos.
What this tool cannot do is check compliance. Head size, expression, lighting, shadows and background shade are all judged by the issuing authority, and their rules change. Read the current official specification before you submit anything.
What you get
- Six official size presets in millimetres
- 200 / 300 / 600 DPI output
- Ratio-locked crop box, draggable and keyboard-accessible
- Optional 6 × 4 inch print sheet with cut guides
- Background colour fill for edges
When to use the passport photo cropper
Passport and visa applications
Produce the exact physical dimensions the application requires, at true print resolution.
Printing at a photo kiosk
The 6 × 4 inch sheet turns one cheap print into six or eight usable photos with cut guides.
ID cards and staff badges
The 25 × 35 mm and 20 × 25 mm presets cover most identity card and stamp-size requirements.
Online application uploads
Many portals want a specific pixel size. Pick the DPI that produces it, then use the File Size Reducer if there is also a byte limit.
Photo standards and their pixel sizes
| Standard | Millimetres | At 300 DPI | At 600 DPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| India, EU/Schengen, UK, AU, NZ | 35 × 45 | 413 × 531 | 827 × 1063 |
| United States passport / visa | 51 × 51 (2 × 2 in) | 600 × 600 | 1200 × 1200 |
| China visa | 33 × 48 | 390 × 567 | 780 × 1134 |
| Canada passport | 50 × 70 | 591 × 827 | 1181 × 1654 |
| ID card photo | 25 × 35 | 295 × 413 | 591 × 827 |
| Stamp size | 20 × 25 | 236 × 295 | 472 × 591 |
How it works
Passport photos are specified in millimetres, but image files are measured in pixels, and the conversion depends entirely on print resolution: pixels = millimetres ÷ 25.4 × DPI. A 35 × 45 mm photo at 300 DPI is 413 × 531 px. Printing that file at 300 DPI produces exactly the right physical size; printing the same file at 150 DPI produces one twice as large and visibly soft.
The print sheet lays out as many copies as physically fit on a 6 × 4 inch print, then distributes any leftover space as gutters between them rather than reserving a fixed margin. That matters: a 2 × 2 inch US photo tiles exactly three across on a 6 inch sheet, and a fixed margin would silently cost you a whole column. Faint cut guides are drawn around each copy.
What this tool cannot do is judge compliance. Head height as a proportion of the frame, eye position, expression, eyewear, head covering, shadows on the face or backdrop, and the exact shade of the background are all assessed by the issuing authority against rules that change without notice. The tool produces correct physical dimensions at print resolution; everything else is on you to verify against the current official specification.
Common problems and how to fix them
- The photo was rejected by the passport office
- Dimensions are only one requirement. Check head size and position, expression, lighting, shadows, background shade, and whether the print quality met their standard. Always read the current official specification.
- The background is not plain enough
- Photograph against an evenly lit plain wall, then use the Background Colour Changer to even out the colour. Colour keying cannot rescue a busy or unevenly lit backdrop.
- The print came out the wrong size
- Print at 100% scale, never "fit to page" or "shrink to fit", which silently resizes everything. Ask for a standard 6 × 4 inch photo print.
- The photo looks soft when printed
- Use 300 DPI or higher and start from a sharp, well-lit source. Below 300 DPI printed photos look visibly soft and may be rejected.
- I do not know how large the head should be
- Most standards want the head to occupy 70-80% of the frame height with a small gap above the hair, but the exact figure varies by country. Check your authority's specification.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a passport photo?
Most countries (India, the UK, the EU/Schengen area, Australia and New Zealand) use 35 × 45 mm. The United States uses 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm). China's visa standard is 33 × 48 mm. All are presets here.
How many pixels is a 35 × 45 mm photo?
413 × 531 px at 300 DPI, or 827 × 1063 px at 600 DPI. Below 300 DPI, printed photos look visibly soft and may be rejected.
Will this photo be accepted by the passport office?
We cannot promise that, and no tool can. It produces the correct physical dimensions at print resolution. Head positioning, expression, lighting, shadows and background shade are judged by the authority against rules that change, so always check the current official guidance.
How do I print passport photos at home or at a shop?
Use the 6 × 4 inch sheet option. At home, print it on photo paper at 100% scale; at a shop or kiosk, ask for a standard 6 × 4 photo print. Cut along the faint guides. Never choose "fit to page", which silently resizes everything.
How do I get a plain white background?
Photograph against an evenly lit plain wall first, then use the Image Background Color Changer to even out the colour. Colour keying cannot rescue a busy or unevenly lit background.
Where should my head sit in the frame?
Most standards want the head to occupy 70-80% of the frame height with a small gap above the hair. Check the exact percentage in your country's specification, because it varies.
How many photos fit on one 6 × 4 inch print?
Eight for the 35 × 45 mm standard, six for the US 2 × 2 inch. The exact count is shown on the generated sheet.
Does this work as a passport photo maker for any country?
It works as a cropping and sizing tool for the common standards: 35x45mm (UK, EU/Schengen, India, Australia and most others), 2x2 inch for the United States, 33 × 48 mm for China, and smaller id photo formats down to stamp size. It outputs at true print resolution and can lay the copies out for a 6x4 inch print. What it does not do is verify biometric compliance: head height, gaze, expression and background shade are judged by the issuing authority, so treat the output as correctly sized rather than automatically accepted.
Further reading
Longer articles covering the decisions behind this tool.