How to Get a Passport Photo to the Right Size at Home
July 12, 2026
You can set the pixel size of a passport photo at home in under a minute. What you cannot do with a resizer alone is guarantee the photo passes, because passport photos have strict rules beyond size. Here is the honest version of both.
The pixel sizes
Passport photos are printed at fixed dimensions, and at the standard 300 dpi print resolution those work out to exact pixel sizes:
| Standard | Print size | Pixels at 300 dpi |
|---|---|---|
| US | 2 x 2 inches | 600 x 600 |
| UK and EU | 35 x 45 mm | 413 x 531 |
The passport photo maker has both as one-click presets. Drop your photo in, pick your standard, and choose cover so the photo fills the frame and the overflow is cropped, or fit to keep the whole photo with padding. Save as JPG, which is what most photo printers and online applications expect.
What the size does not cover
This is the part people miss. Getting the pixels right is necessary but not sufficient. Official passport photos also require:
- A specific head size and position within the frame.
- A plain, light, evenly lit background.
- A neutral expression with both eyes open and the face clearly visible.
- No shadows, glare, or heavy filters.
A resizer sets the dimensions. It does not check any of the rules above. So confirm the exact requirements with the issuing authority, frame and light your shot to meet them, and then use the preset to lock in the correct pixel size.
A practical order
- Take the photo against a plain, well-lit wall with the head centered.
- Crop it to a square (for US) or the right ratio so the head sits where the rules want it.
- Apply the passport preset to set the final pixel size.
- Print at 300 dpi or upload as directed.
Everything happens in your browser, so your photo is never uploaded and there is no watermark on the result.