Size reference

ID & passport photo size guide

Getting the size exactly right is critical — passport and visa offices reject photos that are even a millimetre out. This reference covers the official photo dimensions for 15 document types across 13 countries, in inches, millimetres, and pixels at the print-standard 300 DPI resolution.

Reference table

Official photo dimensions by country

Document TypeCountry / UseWidth × HeightIn mmPixels (300 DPI)
Small Square IDUSA & Various1 in × 1 in25.4 × 25.4 mm300 × 300 px
US Passport / VisaUnited States2 in × 2 in51 × 51 mm600 × 600 px
UK PassportUnited Kingdom1.38 in × 1.77 in35 × 45 mm413 × 531 px
EU / Schengen VisaEuropean Union1.38 in × 1.77 in35 × 45 mm413 × 531 px
Australian PassportAustralia1.38 in × 1.77 in35 × 45 mm413 × 531 px
Canadian PassportCanada1.97 in × 2.76 in50 × 70 mm591 × 827 px
India PassportIndia2 in × 2 in51 × 51 mm600 × 600 px
Japan PassportJapan1.38 in × 1.77 in35 × 45 mm413 × 531 px
South Korea PassportSouth Korea1.38 in × 1.77 in35 × 45 mm413 × 531 px
Philippines PassportPhilippines1.38 in × 1.77 in35 × 45 mm413 × 531 px
China PassportChina1.30 in × 1.89 in33 × 48 mm390 × 567 px
UAE VisaUnited Arab Emirates1.69 in × 2.17 in43 × 55 mm508 × 650 px
Brazil PassportBrazil1.18 in × 1.57 in30 × 40 mm354 × 472 px
Wallet / 2R PrintUniversal2.5 in × 3.5 in63.5 × 88.9 mm750 × 1050 px
Half Body IDVarious1.38 in × 1.97 in35 × 50 mm413 × 591 px

Pixel dimensions calculated at 300 DPI — the standard for photo-quality printing.

Why it matters

What 300 DPI means for printing

DPI stands for dots per inch — the number of ink dots a printer places per inch of paper. Professional photo prints require at least 300 DPI to look sharp. At 300 DPI, a 2-inch-wide image needs at least 600 pixels. Our tool enforces 300 DPI throughout and shows a ⚠ low-reswarning on any size where your uploaded photo doesn't have enough pixels.

Use a phone camera at full resolution (12 MP or above) for the best results. If you see the low-res warning, try a higher-quality photo or a smaller print size before printing.

Using the tool

How to use the country size picker

  1. 1Open the editor and upload your photo.
  2. 2In the Sizes panel, click the Country tab.
  3. 3Select your country — the correct photo dimensions are set automatically.
  4. 4Set your paper size (Short Bond, Long Bond, or A4).
  5. 5Download the print-ready 300 DPI PDF and print at home on standard bond paper.
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What size is a standard international passport photo?▾
The most common passport photo size worldwide is 35 × 45 mm (approximately 1.38 × 1.77 inches). This is used by the UK, EU, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Philippines, and many other countries. At 300 DPI this is 413 × 531 pixels.
What size is a US passport photo?▾
US passport photos must be 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) with a white or off-white background. At 300 DPI, this is 600 × 600 pixels. The head must be between 1 inch and 1⅜ inches from chin to top of head.
Are UK, EU, Australian, Japanese, and Korean passport photo sizes the same?▾
Yes — all five require 35 × 45 mm photos. The main differences are in background colour and pose requirements specific to each country's issuing authority.
How do I pick the right size in the tool?▾
Open the editor, go to the Sizes panel, and click the Country tab. Select your country from the 12 available — the correct dimensions are set automatically. You can also enter a fully custom size in the Custom tab.
What is the 1×1 inch photo size used for?▾
The 1 × 1 inch (25.4 × 25.4 mm) format is used by various government IDs, employee badges, and school IDs in many countries. At 300 DPI this is 300 × 300 pixels.
Why do my photos need to be 300 DPI?▾
Passport and ID offices check the physical size of photos — if your printer scales the image incorrectly, the photo will be the wrong size. Printing at 300 DPI from our PDF with 'Actual size' in the print dialog guarantees the correct physical dimensions every time.