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# Make a passport photo at home at the right size

Updated 2026-11-09

To make a passport photo at home, take a clear front-facing picture and crop it to the size your application asks for. Passport Photo on ToolSugar crops in your browser to presets such as 35x45 mm and 2x2 inch, then saves a JPG. It sets size and framing only, so check your country's rules yourself.

[Open Passport Photo](https://toolsugar.com/tools/passport-photo)

## Make a passport photo in four steps

Start with a sharp photo, since cropping cannot add detail.

1. Add a clear, front-facing photo taken in even light.
2. Choose the size your application asks for.
3. Drag the photo and adjust the zoom until your face fills the oval.
4. Set a file size limit if your form has one, then press Make photo.

## Passport photo sizes in the tool

India, the UK and Schengen use 35x45 mm, which the tool saves as 413x531 pixels at 300 DPI. The United States uses 2x2 inches, saved as 600x600 pixels and under 240 KB by default. Canada uses 50x70 mm, saved as 591x827 pixels at 300 DPI.

The output is a JPG at the exact pixel size, so a form that checks dimensions will read the numbers above.

## Take a photo that crops well

Stand in front of a window or a lamp so light falls evenly on your face. Hold the camera at eye level and step back, then zoom in when you crop. A selfie held at arm's length bends the face and cannot be fixed afterward.

Keep your head centered and your shoulders in the frame, because the crop needs room around you.

## The white background option

The tool can swap the background for white using an AI model that runs on your device. The model downloads once, and your photo is not sent anywhere. Hair edges are the hardest part, so zoom in on the result before you use it.

## Printing and the rules check

The pixel count matches 300 DPI, but the JPG does not force a print size. In the print dialog, enter the millimeters or inches you need instead of fit to page.

Authorities also judge lighting, expression and how recent the photo is. This tool cannot judge any of that, so read the current photo rules on your government's site first.

## Questions

### Can I use a photo taken on my phone?

Yes, if it is sharp and evenly lit. Ask someone to take it from about a meter away, and crop in with the tool instead of standing close to the lens.

### What if my form has a file size cap?

Enter the limit before you press Make photo. The tool works toward that size, and the US preset starts at under 240 KB.

### Does the tool tell me if the photo is valid?

No. It checks no rules for any country. It only crops and sizes the picture.

[Open Passport Photo](https://toolsugar.com/tools/passport-photo)

## Related guides

- [How to remove the background from an image](https://toolsugar.com/blog/how-to-remove-the-background-from-an-image)
- [How to resize an image by pixels, percent or KB](https://toolsugar.com/blog/how-to-resize-an-image)
- [How to crop an image to a size or aspect ratio](https://toolsugar.com/blog/how-to-crop-an-image)
- [How to compress an image without losing quality](https://toolsugar.com/blog/how-to-compress-an-image)