Make a 35×45mm passport photo
Crop a photo to the 35 by 45 millimetre size used by UK, EU, Indian and most Commonwealth passport and visa applications. Already set to 413 by 531 pixels, which is that size at 300 dpi.
Start from a common size
Shortcuts, not gospel — requirements differ between countries and portals. Always copy the exact numbers from your own form into the boxes below.
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Where the pixel numbers come from
Application forms specify a physical size in millimetres, but a digital upload needs pixels, and the bridge between them is resolution. At the 300 dpi that photo printing assumes, 35mm is 413 pixels and 45mm is 531. That is why those two numbers appear on so many forms, and why they are preset here.
The rules that reject photos
Size is the easy part and rarely the reason for rejection. Neutral expression with the mouth closed, both eyes open and clearly visible, a plain light background with no shadow behind the head, no hat or head covering unless worn for religious reasons, no heavy glare on glasses, and even lighting across the face. Most rejections come from the background or a shadow, not from the crop.
Getting the head position right
Nearly every authority requires the head to occupy a specific proportion of the frame, typically between 29 and 34 millimetres from chin to crown within the 45mm height. That means the face should fill most but not all of the picture, with a little space above the head. Use the focus control to centre the face, and check your own country’s guidance for the exact figures, which do vary.
Frequently asked questions
Which countries use 35×45mm?
The United Kingdom, most of the European Union, India, Australia and New Zealand among many others. The United States is the notable exception, using a 2 by 2 inch square instead. Always check the specific form, since visa requirements sometimes differ from passport ones in the same country.
Can I use a phone photo?
Yes, and most people now do. Stand about a metre from a plain light wall, use the rear camera rather than the front one, and have someone else take it. Avoid direct overhead light, which casts shadows in the eye sockets, and do not use portrait mode, since the artificial background blur is grounds for rejection.
What file size do I need?
The preset here targets 240KB, which satisfies most portals. Some are stricter — Indian government forms in particular often cap uploads at 20 to 50KB. Change the target to whatever your form specifies before downloading.