Typical digital passport photo dimensions
While printed passport photos are often described in millimetres (for example 35 × 45 mm), digital uploads focus on pixels. Portals usually ask for a square or near-square image with enough resolution that your face remains detailed when zoomed in.
| Portal style | Common dimensions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Square digital upload | 600 × 600 px | Frequently used by online systems that crop or position the photo automatically. |
| Traditional 35 × 45 mm | At least 827 × 1181 px | Rough pixel equivalent when scanning or exporting from a camera or phone. |
| High-resolution guidance | 900 × 1200 px or higher | Gives more detail; file size must still sit inside the portal's upper limit. |
File size and format limits
Every online portal sets a minimum and maximum file size to balance clarity with server load. If your picture is too small, automated checks may reject it; if it is too large, the upload button simply fails.
- Format: JPEG/JPG is accepted almost everywhere. Some systems also accept PNG, but very few allow TIFF or HEIC.
- File size: Many portals accept anything between 20KB and 350KB. A practical target for most users is around 100–200KB.
- Colour: Full-colour sRGB is standard. Avoid black-and-white or heavily filtered photos.
Background, lighting and expression
Even a perfectly sized file will be rejected if the subject is not clear. Most authorities repeat the same three themes:
- Background: Plain white or very light grey works almost everywhere. Avoid busy patterns, dark walls and strong gradients.
- Lighting: Soft, even lighting is best. Stand facing a window, avoid harsh ceiling lights and remove harsh shadows behind you.
- Expression: Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and looking towards the camera. No strong smiles or exaggerated poses.
Using PhotoResizer.in to prepare your passport photo
- Crop the image. Make sure your head and shoulders are centred with a small space above the head.
- Open the online image resizer. Use the main tool on PhotoResizer.in to upload your photo securely.
- Adjust dimensions. Set a target width and height that match your portal's advice, such as 600 × 600 px.
- Choose a sensible KB target. Start with 150–200KB unless your portal specifies a smaller maximum.
- Download and test. Save the result and upload it to your portal to confirm it's accepted.
Privacy and security considerations
A passport photo is sensitive identification. PhotoResizer.in is built with a privacy-first mindset — images are processed locally in your browser and are never uploaded to our servers. For your own safety, you should still:
- Use personal devices or trusted networks wherever possible.
- Delete temporary files from shared computers once you are done.
- Keep your final passport photo in a secure folder with limited access.
Common pitfalls to avoid
- Uploading screenshots of photos instead of the original image, which often reduces quality too much.
- Using heavy beauty filters or colour edits that no longer match your real appearance.
- Ignoring pixel dimensions and focusing only on file size, which may result in a very small or stretched image.