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Check your passport photo before you submit it

Upload a photo and get an indicative check of size, resolution, background, lighting, sharpness and face position — analysed entirely on your device.

Your photo stays on your device. It is analysed in your browser and is never uploaded, stored or sent anywhere. Closing the page removes it.

Common photo sizes

Three widely used formats, drawn to the same scale for comparison.

Photo template 35 × 45 mm35 mm45 mmHead height70–80%31.5–36 mmEye line26.1 mmPlain, evenly lit background
International standard (ICAO)35 × 45 mm
Photo template 51 × 51 mm51 mm51 mmHead height50–69%25.5–35.2 mmEye line33.1 mmPlain, evenly lit background
United States51 × 51 mm
Photo template 50 × 70 mm50 mm70 mmHead height44–51%30.8–35.7 mmEye line49.1 mmPlain, evenly lit background
Canada50 × 70 mm

Diagram drawn to scale from the specification below. Use it as a visual guide when framing your photo — do not print this diagram as your photo.

Accepted and rejected examples

Illustrative examples built from the same reference portrait so you can compare one fault at a time.

Accepted
AcceptedSharp, evenly lit, plain background, neutral expression, shoulders in shot.
Out of focus
Out of focusBlurred photos hide the facial detail the officer compares against you.
Too dark
Too darkUnder-exposed skin tones. Shoot facing a window or an even light source.
Patterned background
Patterned backgroundThe background must be a single plain colour with no objects or texture.
Head too small
Head too smallThe head must fill the required share of the frame height. Move closer.
Top of head cut off
Top of head cut offLeave clear space above the hair. Nothing may touch the frame edge.
Head tilted
Head tiltedFace the camera squarely. No tilt, turn or angle.
Shadow across the face
Shadow across the faceSide lighting leaves one half dark. Light both sides equally.
Resolution too low
Resolution too lowEnlarging a small file produces visible blocks. Use the original photo.

Passport photo size by country

Official photo dimensions for the most requested countries. Select any country above to see its full template.

CountrySizeHead heightbackgroundOfficial source
🇺🇸 United States51 × 51 mm50–69%whiteNational specification
🇬🇧 United Kingdom35 × 45 mm64–76%light-grey-creamNational specification
🇨🇦 Canada50 × 70 mm44–51%white-plainNational specification
🇦🇺 Australia35 × 45 mm70–80%white-plainNational specification
🇩🇪 Germany35 × 45 mm70–80%light-greyNational specification
🇫🇷 France35 × 45 mm70–80%light-greyNational specification
🇯🇵 Japan35 × 45 mm70–80%white-plainNational specification
🇨🇳 China33 × 48 mm60–72%whiteNational specification
🇮🇳 India51 × 51 mm50–69%whiteNational specification
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia40 × 60 mm60–72%white-plainNational specification
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates40 × 60 mm60–72%white-plainNational specification
🇪🇬 Egypt40 × 60 mm60–72%white-plainNational specification

This is an indicative check only. It is not an official approval and does not guarantee acceptance. The issuing authority is the only body that can accept or reject a photo.

Passport Photo Cropper

Need to resize or crop your photo first? Use the free cropper — it locks the frame to your country's official ratio and works entirely on your device.

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