Resize and convert any photo to standard passport dimensions — free, instant, no signup. Whether you need a passport photo for India, US, UK, Canada, or Schengen visa, FileConvertTool converts your image to the exact size and format required.
Passport Photo Sizes by Country
India
Size: 3.5 × 4.5 cm (35mm × 45mm)
Pixels: 600 × 771 px at 300 DPI
Format: JPG/JPEG
Background: White or light grey
File size: Under 300 KB for online portals
Used for: Indian passport, Aadhaar, PAN card, visa applications, government forms, UPSC, SSC, IBPS
United States
Size: 2 × 2 inches (51mm × 51mm)
Pixels: 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI
Format: JPEG
Background: White
United Kingdom
Size: 3.5 × 4.5 cm (35mm × 45mm)
Pixels: 600 × 750 px
Format: JPEG
Background: Light grey or cream
Canada
Size: 5 × 7 cm (50mm × 70mm)
Pixels: 600 × 840 px
Format: JPEG
Schengen Visa (Europe)
Size: 3.5 × 4.5 cm
Pixels: 600 × 771 px
Format: JPEG
Background: White or off-white
How to Create a Passport Photo Online
1. Upload your photo — Use a recent photo with plain background. Front-facing, neutral expression.
2. Select your country — India, US, UK, Canada, or Schengen.
3. Crop and resize — The tool resizes to exact required dimensions.
4. Download — Save as JPG, ready to print or upload to portals.
Pro tip: For Indian government forms requiring photos under 100 KB, use our resize to 100KB tool after creating your passport photo.
Tips for a Perfect Passport Photo
Lighting: Natural daylight or bright, even indoor lighting. No harsh shadows. Light source in front, not behind.
Background: Plain white or light wall. Stand 50 cm away from the wall. No patterns.
Expression: Neutral, mouth closed. No teeth showing for most countries.
Clothing: Normal clothes. Avoid white against white background. Religious head coverings permitted if face is visible.
Camera: Phone cameras work perfectly — modern smartphones exceed passport photo resolution requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a phone photo for my passport?
Yes. Modern phone cameras produce photos well above minimum passport resolution requirements. Take in good lighting, resize with our tool, and it's ready.
What file size does the Indian passport portal need?
Typically 10-300 KB in JPEG format. If your photo is too large, use our image compressor or resize to 100KB.
Can I convert an existing photo to passport size?
Yes — upload any photo, select your country standard, and we resize to exact passport dimensions.
What format should the passport photo be?
Almost all countries require JPEG (JPG). If your photo is PNG or HEIC, our tool converts automatically. You can also use HEIC to JPG for iPhone photos.
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