How to Resize a Photo to Passport Size (Exact Pixels)

Online passport and visa portals want your photo at exact pixel dimensions — and reject anything else. Here's how to resize a photo to passport size without distorting it.

Know the required size first

Check the portal's spec — common ones are 200×230, 350×450, or 600×600 pixels. Note both the pixel size and any file-size limit before you start.

Crop to the right shape

Passport photos are usually taller than they are wide. Use the image cropper first to frame your head and shoulders in roughly the right proportion, so resizing doesn't squash your face.

Resize to the exact pixels

Now set the precise dimensions with the image resizer. Cropping to the correct aspect ratio first means the resize won't stretch or flatten the image.

Meet the file-size limit

If there's also a KB limit, finish with the image compressor. See our guide on compressing an image to 20KB for the full order of steps.

Photo tips that avoid rejection

Plain light background, face centred and looking straight ahead, neutral expression, no shadows, and no filters. Getting the photo right matters as much as the pixels — everything is processed privately in your browser.