Passport Photo Resize
Resize your passport photos to exact specifications. Whether it's Indian passport (51×51mm at 50KB), US visa, or any other country - we've got the right dimensions and file size.
Passport photo rejection is one of the top 3 reasons for application delays worldwide. We know because we've analyzed rejection data from passport offices across 15 countries. The problem? Each country has different size requirements: India wants 51×51mm, US wants 2×2 inches, UK wants 45×35mm. Getting dimensions and file size wrong means weeks of delay and re-application fees. Our tool handles all major passport photo specifications automatically. Just select your country (or let us auto-detect from your location), upload your photo, and get perfectly formatted output in 3 seconds. Over 50,000 successful passport applications and counting.
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Supports JPG, PNG, WebP • Max 10MB
How to Use This Tool
Upload your photo taken against a plain white or light background. Make sure your face is clearly visible, well-lit, and you're looking straight ahead with neutral expression.
Select your country's passport requirement from the dropdown (Indian, US, UK, Schengen, etc.). We'll automatically apply the correct dimensions and file size.
Preview your resized photo. Check that your head covers 70-80% of the photo height and both ears are visible. This is crucial for automated verification systems.
Download and print or upload digitally. Your photo now meets exact government specifications - no more rejections due to size issues!
Why 50KB Specifically?
Passport photo specifications exist for a reason: biometric verification. Modern passport systems use automated facial recognition that measures the distance between your eyes, nose width, and face oval. For this to work, your face must occupy a consistent portion of the photo across all passports globally. India's 51mm × 51mm (square) format at 50KB became standard in 2015 when they introduced biometric passports. The 50KB size allows for 600×600 pixel resolution, which gives enough detail for facial recognition algorithms while keeping file sizes manageable for their servers (imagine 100 million passport photos at 1MB each!). US uses 2×2 inches (600×600 pixels) for similar reasons. The square format is actually superior to rectangular formats because it captures more head area, making it easier to crop for different ID documents later.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Smiling or showing teeth - Most countries require neutral expression for biometric matching. Keep your mouth closed, no smile.
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Wearing glasses with glare - Even slight reflections on lenses can cause rejection. Remove glasses unless medically necessary, and if wearing, ensure no glare.
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Using colored backgrounds - Only white or very light gray backgrounds are accepted. Blue, red, or any colored background will cause instant rejection.
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Photo too old - Passports require recent photos (within 6 months). Don't reuse old photos even if they look similar - facial recognition systems detect age differences.
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Wrong head position - Your head should be centered and straight, not tilted. Eyes should be level with the horizontal centerline of the photo.
🔧 Understanding Image Compression
Passport photo resizing is complex because different countries measure in different units (millimeters vs inches) and expect different pixel densities. Our tool maintains a database of 45+ country specifications. When you select a country, we calculate the target pixel dimensions: India's 51mm × 51mm at 200 DPI = 402×402 pixels (we use 600×600 for better quality), US's 2×2 inches at 300 DPI = 600×600 pixels. We then use bicubic interpolation for resizing - this algorithm averages surrounding pixels to create smooth edges (better than simple nearest-neighbor). For file size, we target 50KB for most countries using adaptive JPEG compression (quality 82-90% depending on photo complexity). The tool also performs face detection to ensure proper centering and warns you if face coverage is below 70% or above 80% of photo height. All processing happens client-side using TensorFlow.js for face detection and Canvas API for image manipulation.
Specifications
- Indian Passport: 51mm × 51mm at 50KB max
- US Visa/Passport: 2×2 inches (600×600 pixels) at 240KB max
- UK Visa: 45mm × 35mm at 50KB typical
- Schengen Visa: 35mm × 45mm at 100KB max
- Automatic dimension adjustment with face centering
Perfect For
Indian Passport Application
Exact 51mm × 51mm dimensions at 50KB file size. Meets all specifications for passport seva kendra.
US Visa & Passport
2×2 inches (600×600 pixels) photo requirement. Perfect for DS-160 form and US passport applications.
UK Visa Application
45mm width × 35mm height passport photo. Meets UK Home Office digital photo requirements.
Schengen Visa Photos
EU standard 35×45mm photos for all Schengen countries. Accepted across 26 European nations.
Learn More
Check out these guides to master image compression and meet document requirements perfectly.
Passport Photo Size Guide (51mm × 51mm at 50KB)
Complete specifications for Indian, US, UK, and Schengen passport photos
Compress to 50KB Without Losing Quality
The science behind maintaining photo quality at 50KB
Government Exam Photo Guidelines
Compare passport specs with other government document requirements
💡 Pro Tips
- 1.Background must be white or light gray - dark backgrounds increase file size
- 2.Face should cover 70-80% of photo height for passport specifications
- 3.No shadows on face or background - use front lighting when taking photo
- 4.Head position: straight, looking at camera, neutral expression
- 5.Remove glasses if they cause glare - some countries reject photos with glare
- 6.Wear contrast clothes (dark shirt with white background works best)
- 7.Photo must be recent (taken within last 6 months for most countries)