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Prepare a real portrait at home
Choose a usable original, set up the camera and know when a retake will help more than editing.
Passport, visa and ID photo sizing
Online Passport & Visa Photo Generator
Crop and resize your portrait, choose a photo size and download a 4x6 inch print sheet. No account needed. Check your issuing authority’s requirements before submitting.
Local photo cropping
Print-size JPEG with 300 DPI metadata
4x6" Printable Sheet Included
No Registration Required
Step 150.8 × 50.8 mm (300 DPI)
Select Country / Document Preset
2 x 2 inches (50.8 x 50.8 mm). Head must be between 1 - 1 3/8 inches (25 - 35 mm) from bottom of chin to top of head.
Application route and original sources
For a paper application. Online passport renewal has its own original-photo upload workflow; a 600 × 600 print crop is not an online-renewal recommendation.
Compare sizes and application workflows →Standard background: Plain White
Step 2Upload or Capture Portrait
Drag & drop your photo here, or click to browse
Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP. Use a clear front-facing portrait with both eyes and ears visible.
Browse Local Photos
Step 3Fine Tuning
Background Color
Zoom & Crop1.00x
Fine Rotation0°
50.8 × 50.8 mm300 DPI JPEG
File and crop checks / Export details: 600 × 600 px · 50.8 × 50.8 mm
4×6 inch sheet: 1800 × 1200 px · 2 photos with cutting space
Upload a real photo or use your camera to begin. The sample is only for trying the controls.
Reference lines help positioning; they do not detect faces or certify acceptance. Manually check sharpness, head size, background and your authority’s instructions. Print at actual size and measure the result.
Drag photo to reposition
Adapted for iOS 2-finger pinch zoom & 1-finger pan
Mac Trackpad smooth pinch & wheel zoom
Rules to check with your authority
A real, recent photograph; do not use an AI-generated face
Plain white or off-white background with even lighting
Face the camera with eyes visible and a neutral expression
Remove glasses; consult the authority for medical exceptions
Check the full rules for head coverings and photo age
Use photo-quality paper and verify the final printed size
Popular passport and visa photo sizes
These templates calculate print dimensions. Open the application notes to check whether an original upload, professional photograph or another workflow is required.
Read the size comparison and official source notes →
US50.8 × 50.8 mm
United States — printed passport photo
2 x 2 inches (50.8 x 50.8 mm). Head must be between 1 - 1 3/8 inches (25 - 35 mm) from bottom of chin to top of head.
Bg: Plain WhiteUse this size
CN33 × 48 mm
China — printed visa photo
33 x 48 mm standard. Head height between 28 - 33 mm, head width between 15 - 22 mm.
Bg: Pure WhiteUse this size
EU35 × 45 mm
Schengen visa — 35 × 45 mm reference
35 × 45 mm print reference. Head framing guides are illustrative; check the receiving consulate’s specimen and rules.
Bg: Light Gray / WhiteUse this size
GB35 × 45 mm
United Kingdom — printed passport photo
35 x 45 mm. Head size from crown to chin between 29 - 34 mm.
Bg: Light Cream or Light GreyUse this size
JP35 × 45 mm
Japan — printed passport photo
35 x 45 mm. Head height 32 - 36 mm, space above head 2 - 6 mm.
Bg: Plain Light Color / WhiteUse this size
CA50 × 70 mm
Canada — passport size reference
50 x 70 mm. Face height between 31 - 36 mm from chin to natural top of head.
Bg: Plain White or LightUse this size
AU35 × 45 mm
Australia — printed passport reference
35 × 45 mm reference within the official size range. Head height 32–36 mm; printing and capture requirements also apply.
Bg: Plain White or Light GreyUse this size
IN50.8 × 50.8 mm
India OCI — 2-inch print reference
Exactly 2 × 2 inches for the OCI print reference. The live OCI portal has separate upload and background instructions.
Bg: Check mission instructionsUse this size
How It Works: 3 Simple Steps
Prepare a photo at home, review the requirements and export the size you need.
1
Select Country & Upload Photo
Read the application note for a preset or enter custom millimeter dimensions. Some processes require an original digital upload or a commercial photographer. Use a real portrait only when the receiving process permits this preparation workflow.
2
Adjust the crop and framing
Use the head-top reference and chin range to help position your face. These are visual aids, not an automatic compliance check. Background color fills the canvas; it does not remove an opaque background.
3
Download Single or 4x6" Sheet
Export an individual JPEG with the selected print dimensions after checking the application’s editing and upload rules, or download a printable 4x6" paper layout with multiple arranged photos ready to print at your chosen provider.
Local editing, optional online AI
Crop locally and stay in control
PhotoID Studio crops and resizes your selected portrait inside your browser. You can compare the preview with the source, adjust its framing and create a print sheet without sending the photo to our server.
Local editing: The editor crops your selected image locally. Optional AI prompts and chat messages are sent to Google through our server; see our Privacy Policy.
High-precision 300 DPI: Export dimensions are calculated for 300 DPI printing. A sharp original is essential; resizing cannot recover missing detail.
4x6" print sheet: The sheet is 1800 × 1200 pixels for 6 × 4 inch paper at 300 DPI. Paper sold as 10 × 15 cm is not exactly the same size; check the printer settings and measure the result.
Before you print
Photo editing and download:Free
Printing at a shop:Priced by provider
Download the 4x6 inch sheet and print at actual size. Turn off automatic cropping and fit-to-page scaling. Measure a printed photo before cutting; printing charges vary by provider.
Get from a portrait to a usable photo
Work through the steps that affect the result: a clear original, the right output dimensions and a print that keeps its actual size. These guides explain the editor’s limits as well as its controls.
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Photo dimensions, pixels and print size
Work through the numbers and avoid using a print-sized crop where an original digital photo is required.
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Print and measure a 4 × 6 photo sheet
Keep the intended dimensions from download to paper, with a simple ruler check before cutting.
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Troubleshoot photo uploads, crops and downloads
Find the step that failed and try a targeted fix without losing your original photograph.
Frequently Asked Questions
Start here for tool costs, photo preparation and choosing the right size.
Is the photo maker free?
The core cropping, sizing and download tools are currently free with no account required. External printing services may charge for paper copies. Clicking ads is not required.
How do I make an ID photo?
Check the application method first: some processes require an original digital upload or a commercial photographer. Where this editing workflow is permitted, select a sharp, recent portrait, choose the print dimensions, adjust the crop and inspect the downloaded result.
Which size should I choose?
Use the dimensions for your exact document and application method. Presets primarily calculate print dimensions. Printed and online applications may differ, and generic sizes do not imply an official document. Read the preset’s application note and original sources before preparing a file.