How to Resize and Convert an Image for a Passport Application
Online passport applications have strict image requirements: exact pixel dimensions, maximum file sizes (often 240KB–2MB), and JPG format only. Getting these wrong rejects your application. This guide covers the exact specs for US, UK, Indian, and EU passport photos, and shows you how to hit every requirement using free browser tools.
Quick Answer
Online passport applications have strict image requirements: exact pixel dimensions, maximum file sizes (often 240KB–2MB), and JPG format only. Getting these wrong rejects your application.
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Step-by-Step Guide
5 steps · takes under 1 minute
Check your country's specification
US: 600×600px (2×2 inches at 300 DPI), under 240KB, JPG. UK: 600×750px, under 10MB, JPG or PNG. India: 200×200px minimum, under 50KB, JPG. EU Schengen: 413×531px (35×45mm at 300 DPI). Confirm the current spec on your government's official portal before proceeding.
Start with a high-quality source photo
Use a recent photo taken against a plain white or off-white background, with even lighting on the face, eyes open and looking directly at the camera. The photo must be taken within the last 6 months.
Resize to the required dimensions
Open the Resize tool. Turn off 'Maintain aspect ratio' if needed, then enter the exact width and height for your country. For US: 600×600. For UK: 600×750.
Convert to JPG and compress
Most passport portals require JPG. If your image is PNG, use the Convert to JPG tool to convert it. Then compress to meet the file size limit — US requires under 240KB, Indian Passport under 50KB.
Verify before submitting
Check: correct dimensions (right-click → Properties → Details on Windows, or Get Info on Mac), correct format (.jpg), file size under the limit, face centred and clear.
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Pro tip
Use 75–85% quality for web images — you get 60–80% smaller files with no visible difference at normal screen sizes.
Format & File Size Comparison
Same 1080×1080px photo processed four ways
| Format | Quality | File Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNG (original) | Perfect | 4.2 MB | No compression — too large for web |
| Compressed PNG | Visually identical | 1.1 MB | −74% — transparency preserved |
| JPG (85% quality) | Excellent | 310 KB | −93% · Best for photos |
| WebP (85%)BEST | Excellent | 205 KB | −95% · Recommended for web |
Based on a 1080×1080px photo. Results vary by image content and complexity.
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