Make a photo for an Indian passport application at the 630 × 810 pixel size Passport Seva asks for, or print 35 × 45 mm copies.
- 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm). Head 1 to 1⅜ inches (25–35 mm) from chin to top of head.
- Plain white or off-white background with no shadows.
- No glasses. Face the camera with both eyes open; a natural smile is fine.
- Taken in the last 6 months.
- US visa (DS-160) uploads must be a square JPEG of 600–1200 pixels and 240 KB or less. The photo download here meets that.
Rules checked on 30 October 2026 against: US passport photos (travel.state.gov) US visa digital photo rules
- 45 mm high by 35 mm wide. Head 29–34 mm from chin to crown.
- Plain cream or light grey background.
- Plain expression, mouth closed, eyes open. Avoid glasses; never sunglasses or tinted lenses.
- Taken in the last month. You need 2 identical prints on plain white photo paper with no border.
- Applying online? Upload your original photo without cropping it (at least 600 × 750 pixels). GOV.UK crops it for you.
Rules checked on 30 October 2026 against: Photos for passports (GOV.UK)
- At least 35 × 45 mm. Head 31–36 mm from chin to crown.
- Plain white or light-coloured background.
- Taken in the last 6 months. You need 2 identical prints on quality photo paper.
- Canadian passports and permanent residence applications use a larger 50 × 70 mm photo, and passports also need a photographer’s stamp on the back, so get those at a photo studio.
Rules checked on 30 October 2026 against: Visa photo specifications (IRCC)
- 35–40 mm wide and 45–50 mm high. Face 32–36 mm from chin to crown. This tool makes 35 × 45 mm.
- Plain white or light grey background.
- Neutral expression with no smile, eyes open. No glasses unless you need them for medical reasons.
- Less than 6 months old. Print on glossy photo paper at a photo lab or kiosk, not on an inkjet printer.
- The Australian Passport Office recommends using a professional photographer, so check your photo carefully against these rules.
Rules checked on 30 October 2026 against: Passport photos (passports.gov.au)
- Upload size 630 × 810 pixels, in colour. The photo download here is exactly that size.
- White background.
- The face fills 80–85% of the photo, showing the whole head from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin, centred and not tilted.
- Printed copies are 35 × 45 mm. Some Indian embassies abroad ask for 2 × 2 inches instead, so check with yours.
Rules checked on 30 October 2026 against: Passport photo guidelines (High Commission of India)
- 35 mm wide and 45 mm high. The face fills 70–80% of the height (32–36 mm).
- Plain light background, ideally light grey, with no shadows.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, looking straight at the camera.
- Eyes clearly visible: no tinted glasses, no reflections, and frames clear of the eyes.
Rules checked on 30 October 2026 against: Photo requirements (German Federal Foreign Office)
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Top of head Chin
Made at the exact pixel size and file limit for online forms.
Print at 100% (actual size) on photo paper, then cut along the edges.
Dopictora is not connected to any government. This tool only crops and sizes your photo; it does not change your face or background. The official who checks your application makes the final decision.
How to make an Indian passport photo
- Stand about a metre in front of a plain, light wall with even light on your face, and have someone take the photo at eye level. Face the camera with your head straight.
- Choose the photo here. Drag it and zoom until the top of the head touches the red line and the chin sits in the green band.
- Download the digital photo for online forms, or a print sheet to print at a photo kiosk and cut out.
Questions
What size photo does Passport Seva need?
630 × 810 pixels, in colour, with a white background. The face should fill 80–85% of the photo, from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin.
What size are printed Indian passport photos?
35 × 45 mm in India. Some Indian embassies abroad ask for 2 × 2 inches, so check with the mission you’re applying to.
Why must the face fill so much of the photo?
Indian passport photos now follow ICAO rules for face recognition, which need a close-up of the head and the top of the shoulders.