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Resize a photo to passport size
Pick the country, drop a photo, get the exact pixel dimensions that portal expects — with a file-size cap if it demands one.
Output: 600 × 600 px at 300 dpi
0 means no cap. Pre-filled with the selected portal's own limit.
Getting the numbers right
Passport photo rules are stated in millimetres, but upload forms check pixels. The conversion assumes 300 dpi, which is what every issuing authority in the list expects: 35 × 45 mm becomes 413 × 531 pixels, 2 × 2 inches becomes 600 × 600. Choosing the right preset gets both the aspect ratio and the pixel count right in one step.
The photo is centre-cropped to fill the box — no stretching, no letterboxing — and flattened onto a white background, which is the required backdrop in almost every jurisdiction. If a size cap is set, the encoder then searches for the highest quality that still fits under it, exactly like the compressor does.
What this does not do
It handles geometry and file size. It does not judge whether your head occupies the right proportion of the frame, whether the lighting is even, or whether your expression is neutral — those are decided by the person reviewing your application. Treat this as the last step after you have a photo that already follows the rules, not as a substitute for reading them.
Common questions
Why is my Indian portal still rejecting the file?
Most Indian portals cap the photo at 50 KB, but a few ask for 20 KB and some forms want under 10 KB. Set the cap field to the exact number printed on the form. If it still fails, drop 10% below it.
Can I use a phone photo?
Yes, and it is what most people do. Shoot against a plain light wall in even daylight, keep the camera at eye level, and leave space around your head so the centre crop does not cut into it.
Is the photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything happens in your browser. For a document photo that is not a small detail — it is the whole reason this tool works the way it does.