How to Crop & Resize an Image to Passport Photo Size
Most of the time, resizing or cropping images is super easy and intuitive. The problems begin when you need to crop them to a specific size.
And this is exactly what you need to pay attention to when you resize an image to passport size.
If you don't stick to official US regulations and submit an incorrectly sized photo, your entire passport application will get rejected.
Not to worry, though. Here's how to make a passport-size photo at home.
Find out how to crop a photo to the correct size
Before resizing an image to passport photo size, get to know what the right size actually is.
Ever since it became possible to renew a passport online, the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs has publicized size requirements for digital (and printed) passport photos.
US Passport Photo Requirements
| Type | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Printed |
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| Digital |
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Remember that the table above shows information on US 2×2 passport photos. Here's a quick overview of popular passport photo sizes in different countries:
- 50×70 mm: Canada
- 33×48 mm: China
- 35×45 mm: Mexico, the UK, Japan, and others
Resize a photo to passport size with a dedicated app
The fastest and safest way to get your passport photo resized appropriately is by using a dedicated passport-size photo maker.
Many passport photo tools offer built-in resizers that will get the job done in a snap. They'll also tweak your images so they stick to the official regulations.
To choose the best passport photo resizer, consider one that includes:
- Automatic resizing and editing—to save you time and effort
- Expert verification and a compliance guarantee—to ensure full compliance with regulations
Crop a photo to passport size using photo editing tools
Below, we cover how to get a passport photo resized and cropped using popular image editing tools.
How to convert a photo to passport size with Photoshop
- Open Adobe Photoshop and select File from the top menu.
- Click Open and find your passport image.
- Select the Crop tool from the left toolbar.
- Set width and height to 2×2 inches and resolution to 600 px/in.
- Crop the desired area and press Enter.
- Go to Image → Image Size, ensure Resample Image is selected, then click OK.
- Save as JPEG.
Six tips to crop a photo to passport size yourself
- Upload a clear image with white background and neutral expression.
- Crop before resizing; head should be 25–35 mm from chin to top of head.
- Maintain square aspect ratio.
- Apply 600×600 pixels size.
- Do not edit image digitally.
- Download as JPEG.
FAQs
What's the width and height of a passport photo?
For US passports: 2×2 inches (51×51 mm), square aspect ratio.
How to convert a photo to passport size for free?
Free apps exist but may require manual cropping. Use IDVisaPhoto.com for automatic resizing.