Passport Photo Size in Pixels
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Size Comparison: US, UK, Canada, China
Pixel Dimensions by Country (300 DPI)
All values calculated at 300 DPI — the required resolution for printed passport photos.
| Country | Physical Size | At 300 DPI |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 2×2 in / 51×51mm | 600×600 px |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 35×45mm | 413×531 px |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 50×70mm | 591×827 px |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 35×45mm | 413×531 px |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 35×45mm | 413×531 px |
| 🇪🇺 Schengen Visa | 35×45mm | 413×531 px |
| 🇮🇳 India | 51×51mm | 600×600 px |
| 🇨🇳 China Visa | 33×48mm | 390×567 px |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 35×45mm | 413×531 px |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 35×45mm | 413×531 px |
| 🇫🇷 France | 35×45mm | 413×531 px |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 30×40mm | 354×472 px |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 35×45mm | 413×531 px |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | 35×45mm | 413×531 px |
Online Application Pixel Requirements
Digital submissions have different requirements from printed photos. Each system specifies its own minimums.
| System | Format | Min. Size |
|---|---|---|
| US State Dept. (MyTravelGov) | JPEG | 600×600 px |
| UK Passport Office (online) | JPEG | No stated min |
| Canada IRCC portal | JPEG | 420×540 px |
| US Visa (DS-160) | JPEG | 600×600 px |
| EU Schengen visa portals | JPEG | 413×531 px |
| USCIS (immigration forms) | JPEG | 600×600 px |
The DPI Formula Explained
Pixels = Physical size (inches) × DPI
Formula: px = (mm ÷ 25.4) × DPI · or · px = inches × DPI
Note
Common Pixel Mistakes
Always export at 300 DPI for print. A 72 DPI file at 2×2 inches is only 144×144 pixels — it will print blurry.
Screen DPI is irrelevant for print. Set your export DPI to 300, not your monitor's display resolution.
The US passport photo must be square. 600×800 pixels is not acceptable — it must be 600×600.
Convert to JPEG before uploading. On iPhone: Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible. Or convert with any online tool.
DS-160 (US visa) has a 240KB limit — much smaller than most systems. Compress your JPEG to under 240KB without reducing dimensions.
Crop so your face fills 70–80% of the frame. Use our tool — it guides the crop automatically.
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FAQ
How many pixels is a passport photo?
A US passport photo must be 2×2 inches (51×51mm). At 300 DPI (the required print resolution), that is 600×600 pixels. For screen display at 96 DPI, it is 192×192 pixels. For online digital submissions, most systems accept the photo at any resolution as long as the file is at least 600×600 pixels and under 10MB.
What is the pixel size for a UK passport photo?
A UK passport photo is 35×45mm. At 300 DPI, that is 413×531 pixels. At 96 DPI (screen), it is 132×170 pixels. The UK Passport Office's online submission system accepts JPEG files with a minimum of 50KB and maximum of 10MB.
What DPI should a passport photo be?
300 DPI is the standard for printed passport photos worldwide. This ensures the 2×2 inch print is sharp and does not pixelate. For digital online submissions, DPI is less critical — what matters is total pixel count (minimum 600×600 for US) and file size (between 100KB and 10MB for most systems).
Can I submit a passport photo larger than 600×600 pixels?
Yes — and you should. More pixels means higher quality. The US State Department's online system accepts files up to 10MB. A 1200×1200 pixel photo at 300 DPI is better than a 600×600 pixel photo. The minimum is 600×600; there is no practical maximum beyond the file size limit.
What file format should a digital passport photo be?
JPEG (JPG) is the required format for all major passport online systems — US State Department, UK Passport Office, Canadian government portal, and EU visa applications. PNG and HEIC (iPhone default) files must be converted to JPEG before uploading. Our tool outputs a JPEG automatically.
Why does pixel count differ from what my camera produces?
Your camera produces a large image (e.g., 4032×3024 at 12MP). A passport photo is a crop of that image, not the full frame. The crop must be 2×2 inches of your face from crown to chin. When you upload to our tool, it crops the face region and outputs exactly 600×600 pixels at 300 DPI — regardless of your camera's original resolution.
How do I resize a photo to passport size in pixels?
Use our free tool — upload any photo, position your face in the crop guide, and download a file that is exactly 600×600 pixels at 300 DPI (for US) or the correct pixel dimensions for any other country. Manual resizing in Photoshop: Canvas size → 2×2 inches → 300 DPI → crop to face. In GIMP: Image → Scale Image → set resolution to 300 PPI → crop.