Global passport photo sizes at a glance
| Country | Print size | Digital (px) | Background | Max KB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 35×35 mm | 600×600 | White | 300KB |
| United States | 2×2 in (51×51 mm) | 600×600 | White | 240KB |
| United Kingdom | 35×45 mm | 600×750 | Light grey/white | 10MB |
| Canada | 50×70 mm | 420×540 | White | — |
| Australia | 35×45 mm | 600×750 | White | — |
| Schengen (EU) | 35×45 mm | 600×750 | Light/white | Varies |
| Japan | 35×45 mm | 600×750 | White | — |
| South Korea | 35×45 mm | 600×750 | White | — |
Always verify with your country's official passport authority. Requirements change periodically.
Common rules across all countries
- Neutral expression — no smiling in most countries (smile rules).
- White or light background — almost universal.
- No glasses — most countries now ban them (glasses rules).
- JPEG format — universally accepted for digital uploads.
- Recent photo — within 6 months.
How to resize for any country
Use PhotoResizer.in to resize your photo to any country's requirements. The tool lets you set exact pixel dimensions and KB targets. For background colour changes, use the Background Color Changer.
Technical Verification & Standards Compliance for Digital Submissions
When uploading photographs, signatures, or official records to government portals, visa processing systems, or recruitment boards, strict automated validation scripts evaluate both visual clarity and physical file parameters. Minor errors—such as non-standard aspect ratios, improper pixel dimensions, high compression artifacts, or unstripped EXIF headers—frequently trigger instant system rejections.
Image Dimension & Aspect Ratio Math
Official forms specify exact physical measurements (e.g., 3.5cm × 4.5cm) or pixel boundaries (e.g., 350×450px). Converting physical units into digital resolution requires applying exact DPI scales: Pixels = (Millimeters / 25.4) × DPI.
Local WebBrowser Compression Engine
PhotoResizer.in uses client-side HTML5 Canvas and WebAssembly algorithms to compress image streams down to specific KB limits (10KB, 20KB, 50KB, 100KB, 200KB) entirely inside your web browser. Visual data never leaves your device.