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Resize Photo to Passport Size (35x45mm, 2x2 inches)

Passport offices reject 40% of submitted photos for wrong size. Hit the exact dimensions in your browser before you print or upload.

Passport, visa, and ID photo requirements vary by country: 35x45mm in most of Europe and Asia, 2x2 inches in the US, 50x70mm for some visas. Use the wrong size and your application gets rejected — costing time and re-application fees.

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Step-by-step

1

Look up your exact requirement

US passport: 2x2 inches (51x51mm). Most other countries: 35x45mm. Schengen visa: 35x45mm. Indian passport: 35x35mm. Check your specific authority's site before resizing.

2

Open the Image Resizer

Launch the tool. Switch the unit to mm or inches as needed.

3

Enter the target dimensions

Type the exact required size. Lock the aspect ratio if your source photo is already cropped tight. Otherwise crop first using our Image Cropper for face centering.

4

Download and print or upload

Save the resized file. Print on photo paper or upload directly to the online application portal.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the standard passport photo size?

35x45mm (3.5x4.5cm) is the standard for most countries: UK, EU, Australia, India, and most of Asia. The US uses 2x2 inches (51x51mm). Always confirm with your specific authority.

What DPI should my passport photo be?

Minimum 300 DPI for printed photos. For digital uploads, 600x600 pixels for 2x2 inch photos, or 413x531 pixels for 35x45mm at 300 DPI.

Why are passport photos so often rejected?

Common reasons: wrong dimensions, face not centered or wrong size within the frame, background not plain white, shadows on face, glasses or hat visible. Resizing fixes the dimension issue — composition and lighting are separate.

Can I make a passport photo from a regular selfie?

Sometimes — if the selfie has a plain background, face is straight-on, no shadows, and good lighting. Crop tight to head/shoulders first, then resize to the target dimension. Many applications now accept smartphone photos that meet these criteria.

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