What size should a passport photo be?

It varies by country. US passports and visas use 2×2 inches (51×51mm); the UK, EU/Schengen, and Australia use 35×45mm; China uses 33×48mm for passports. This tool includes presets for all of these and more.

What resolution do I need for printing?

Each preset outputs at 300 DPI, the standard print resolution. For example, a 35×45mm photo exports at 413×531 pixels — sharp enough for any photo lab.

Are my photos uploaded?

No. Cropping happens entirely in your browser with the Canvas API. Your photo never leaves your device.

Can I crop for a US passport (2×2 inch)?

Yes. Select "US Passport" or "US Visa" under the Passport/Visa groups for the exact 51×51mm (2×2 inch) frame at 300 DPI.

How should I position my face in the frame?

Center your face with a little space above the head and your shoulders visible at the bottom. Most ID standards want the head to fill roughly 70–80% of the frame height.

What if my photo is lower resolution than required?

The tool still crops to the target dimensions, but a low-resolution source may look soft when printed. Use the highest-resolution photo you have for best results.

Can I change the background first?

Yes — use the ID Photo background changer to set a white, blue, or red background, then crop to size here.

Which countries are supported?

Presets cover the US, UK, EU/Schengen, Canada, Australia, India, Japan, and China for passports and visas, plus common Chinese ID sizes. More can be added on request.

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How it works

Pick the document standard you need — US passport, Schengen visa, Chinese 1-inch, and dozens more — and the tool overlays a crop frame locked to that exact aspect ratio. Drag the frame to position your face correctly, then export at the precise pixel dimensions (300 DPI) required for printing. Everything runs in your browser; your photo is never uploaded.

Complete Guide to ID Photo Cropping

What is ID Photo Cropping?

ID photo cropping is the process of resizing and framing a portrait to meet the exact dimensional requirements of passports, visas, and national IDs. Each country and document type has strict specifications — for example, US passports require 2×2 inches (51×51mm), UK and EU passports use 35×45mm, and Chinese passports use 33×48mm. This tool overlays a crop frame locked to the correct aspect ratio, lets you position your face within it, and exports at the precise pixel dimensions at 300 DPI — the standard print resolution.

Country-Specific Size Requirements

United States — 2×2 inches (51×51mm) for passports and visas, 1×1 inch for some state IDs.
United Kingdom & EU/Schengen — 35×45mm for passports and visa applications.
China — 33×48mm for passports, 25×35mm for 1-inch IDs, 35×49mm for 2-inch IDs.
Japan — 30×40mm for passports, 40×30mm for some visa types.
Canada, Australia, India — each has unique passport and visa photo dimensions with this tool's presets.

Key Features

Preset sizes for 20+ countries — US, UK, EU, China, Japan, Canada, Australia, India, and more.
Head-positioning guide — drag and zoom to align your face correctly within the frame.
300 DPI export — every preset outputs at print-quality resolution for sharp results.
Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC — works with photos from any device including iPhones.
All processing in-browser — no upload, no server, full privacy.

Tips for Perfect ID Photo Cropping

Maintain Proper Head Proportions

Most ID standards require your head to occupy 70–80% of the frame height, with a small gap above the head and your shoulders visible at the bottom. Use the zoom slider and drag the frame to get the right balance — too much empty space or a head that's too large will get your photo rejected.

Select the Correct Country and Document Type

Always pick the exact country and document type (passport, visa, ID) you need. Even within the same country, different document types may have different dimensions. The preset system eliminates guesswork — just select and crop.

Crop Before Compressing

Always crop to the required dimensions first, then compress to the target KB size if needed. Cropping after compression can reduce quality unnecessarily, and the wrong order may result in a file that doesn't meet the portal's requirements.

Use the Highest Resolution Source

The tool crops to fixed pixel dimensions at 300 DPI. If your source photo is lower resolution than the target, the output may look soft when printed. Use the highest resolution photo available for the sharpest result.

This Tool vs Manual Cropping

Manually cropping an ID photo in an editor is tedious and error-prone. Here is how this dedicated tool compares.

Feature	FileKit	Desktop / Other
Precision	Exact preset dimensions, 300 DPI	Manual measurement, easy to be off by a few pixels
Head positioning	Visual guide with drag/zoom	Guesswork — no reference frame
Country presets	20+ countries, one click	Must look up each requirement manually
Speed	Under 10 seconds	5–15 minutes per photo
Batch support	Crop multiple photos in sequence	One at a time, repetitive
Cost	Free	Free (manual) or $5+ at a studio

How to crop a photo to ID size

1
Upload your photo
Drop in a portrait in JPG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC.
2
Pick the size
Choose your country and document — passport, visa, or ID — from the size list.
3
Position the frame
Drag the crop frame so your head and shoulders sit correctly inside it.
4
Crop and download
Export a print-ready JPG at the exact required pixel size.

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