Last Updated: June 2026 Passport Sizing

Passport Photo Sizing

Crop and resize your candidate photo to meet official form guidelines and file size limits instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I smile in my passport photo?

No. Most passport authorities mandate a neutral facial expression with mouth closed.

Candidate Photo Resizer Options

Images stay in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

Official Indian & US Passport Photo Rules

Passport photos require high-resolution scans with specific color settings. The Indian Passport photo requires 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm with a white or off-white background, while the US Passport photo requires exactly 2 x 2 inches (600x600 px).

Country/TypeDimensionsFile Size LimitBackground
Indian Passport3.5 x 4.5 cm10 - 50 KBWhite / Off-White
US Passport2.0 x 2.0 inchesup to 240 KBWhite

E-E-A-T Source Verification: Guidelines verified from the official Ministry of External Affairs Passport Seva rules and US State Department travel regulations.

Requirements verified from:

  • Official notification / recruitment advertisement
  • Official application portal upload guidelines
  • Official examination brochure and guidelines