Passport Photo Pixel Dimensions
by Country — 2026
Exact pixel requirements, face-proportion rules, and background specs for every major country. Resize your photo to the right size directly in your browser — no upload, no account, completely private.
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Why passport photo dimensions matter more than you think
Every country's immigration authority uses automated face-detection software to scan passport applications. If your photo is even slightly the wrong size — wrong pixel dimensions, wrong face proportion, wrong background — the system rejects it before a human ever sees it. In some countries, repeated rejections can delay your passport by weeks and incur resubmission fees.
The dimensions you see on government websites are typically given in millimetres or inches for print, with a DPI requirement. Converting those to pixels is where most people go wrong. A 35×45mm photo at 300 DPI, for example, is 413×531 pixels — not something most photo apps handle cleanly. This guide gives you the pixel dimensions directly, verified against each country's official specifications.
One important note: specifications can change when governments update their biometric systems. The table below reflects requirements as of early 2026. Always cross-check against your country's official immigration authority website before submitting important applications.
Passport photo size requirements — country by country
| Country | Dimensions (pixels) | Printed size | DPI | Face coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 USA | 600 × 600 | 2 × 2 in | 300 | 70–80% of frame |
| 🇮🇳 India | 630 × 810 | 51 × 51 mm | 200 | 70–80% of frame |
| 🇬🇧 UK | 600 × 750 | 35 × 45 mm | ≥300 | 70–80% of frame |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 420 × 540 | 50 × 70 mm | 300 | 3–6 mm face height |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 413 × 531 | 35 × 45 mm | 300 | 70–80% of frame |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore (ICA) | 400 × 514 | 35 × 45 mm | 300 | 70–80% of frame |
| 🇩🇪 Germany / EU | 413 × 531 | 35 × 45 mm | 300 | 70–80% of frame |
| 🇫🇷 France | 413 × 531 | 35 × 45 mm | 300 | 3–6 mm face height |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 413 × 531 | 35 × 45 mm | 300 | 34±2 mm face height |
| 🇦🇪 UAE | 413 × 531 | 35 × 45 mm | 300 | White background mandatory |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 600 × 750 | 35 × 45 mm | ≥300 | 70–80% of frame |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 413 × 531 | 35 × 45 mm | 300 | 70–80% of frame |
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How to resize your photo using PixelFix Pro
Go to pixelfix.online and drop your photo onto the editor. It works with JPG, PNG, HEIC (iPhone photos), and WebP.
In the Resize & Smart Presets panel, open the dropdown and choose your country under "ID & Passport Photos". The dimensions fill in automatically.
Use the Crop & Transform panel. Select the correct aspect ratio for your country, activate the crop tool, and position the box so your face fills 70–80% of the frame.
Click Download. Your resized photo saves directly to your device in JPEG format. Nothing was uploaded at any point.
US visa and document photo requirements (USCIS / DS-160)
US visa applications use a slightly different specification from the passport photo. The DS-160 online visa application accepts photos between 600×600 and 1200×1200 pixels, JPEG format, file size under 240KB. The face must still fill 70–80% of the frame with a white background.
For the USCIS Form I-485 (adjustment of status) and other immigration forms, the requirement is the standard 2×2 inch format — 600×600 pixels at 300 DPI. The PixelFix Pro "US Visa / USCIS (413×531)" preset matches the DS-160 specifications, while "US Passport (600×600)" covers all USCIS paper form submissions.
India passport and visa photo specifications (BLS / VFS)
India uses ICAO biometric standards for passport photos. The Indian Passport Seva portal requires a 51×51mm photo with the face covering 70–80% of the frame. Key requirements that often cause rejections:
- Plain white or very light grey background — no gradients, no shadows
- No glasses (as of 2022, glasses are no longer permitted)
- Mouth must be closed, neutral expression
- Photo taken within the last 6 months
- Both ears must be visible
- File size under 1MB in JPEG format
For Indian visa applications via BLS International or VFS Global, the same 51×51mm / 630×810 pixel specification applies. Use the "India Passport ICAO" preset in the PixelFix Pro dropdown for both.
Common passport photo rejection reasons — and how to avoid them
Wrong dimensions: Even 1 pixel off can cause an automated rejection. Always use the exact dimensions from the table above rather than estimating.
Face too small or too large: The 70–80% face coverage rule is enforced by software. If your face fills the entire frame or is a small part of it, the photo will fail biometric checks. Use a crop tool with the correct aspect ratio and zoom so the top of your head and your chin are near the frame edges.
Non-white background: Take photos against a plain white wall or use a white sheet of paper. Even slight grey or cream tones fail some automated systems. PixelFix Pro's brightness boost (under Quick Fixes) can help whiten a near-white background without affecting your face.
HEIC format from iPhone: Many government portals do not accept HEIC files, even though that's the default format on iPhones. Drop your HEIC photo into PixelFix Pro and it automatically converts to JPEG on load before you export.
File too large: Most portals cap at 200KB–2MB. Use the Smart Compress feature in PixelFix Pro to hit a specific file size target without manually guessing quality settings.
Can I take my own passport photo at home?
Yes — and millions of people do. The main requirements are consistent across countries: plain white background, good even lighting (avoid harsh shadows), face straight-on to the camera, neutral expression, and eyes open and clearly visible.
A phone camera works perfectly well. Set it to your highest resolution mode, prop it at eye level (not looking up or down), use natural light from a window facing you, and take the photo against a white wall. Then use PixelFix Pro to crop and resize to the exact specification.
One thing to avoid: zoom. Use your camera's native mode at the correct distance (about 1–1.5 metres) rather than digital zoom, which degrades quality.
Tools built for this
PixelFix Pro's Image Editor handles every step of the passport photo workflow — HEIC conversion, precise resizing to exact pixel dimensions, cropping with aspect-ratio lock, brightness and background adjustments, and compression to a specific file size. Everything runs in your browser. Your documents never leave your device.
We also offer a PDF toolkit for merging photos into a single PDF for certain submission portals, and a Batch Editor if you need to process multiple application photos at once (useful if you're a travel agent or HR professional managing group applications).
Frequently asked questions
Before submitting, strip EXIF metadata including GPS location from your photo using the EXIF Remover. If you also need to compress the photo to meet a file size limit — many exam portals cap it at 50KB — see the compress to 50KB guide. For batch processing multiple passport-style photos, use the Batch Editor.