International Passport Photo Crop – ICAO 35×45mm Standard Online

Most countries follow the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) biometric passport standard, which sets the photo size at 35×45 mm. This includes countries like India, Germany, France, Australia, Japan, and many others. Our free tool resizes and compresses your photo to this universal standard, producing a crisp, compliant result entirely in your browser — no data leaves your device.

Privacy guarantee: All image processing happens 100% in your browser. No photos are ever uploaded to any server, stored in the cloud, or seen by anyone else. Your files stay on your device at all times.

ICAO International Passport Photo Requirements

  • Size: 35 × 45 mm (width × height) — ICAO standard
  • Head height: 70–80% of the photo height (approx 32–36 mm)
  • Background: Plain white or light grey, no patterns
  • Expression: Neutral, mouth closed, looking straight ahead
  • Eyes: Open, clearly visible, no red-eye
  • Glasses: Not recommended (many countries now ban them)
  • Format: Color JPG/JPEG

Countries using 35×45mm: India, Germany, France, EU, Australia, Japan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and most others. US and Canada use different sizes — see their specific tools.

🛈 How to Use Photo Resizer

  1. 🌍 Select your region: Use the region selector at the top to choose your country or "International" for global standards.
  2. 📄 Pick a preset: Choose a document type (e.g., passport, visa, exam) from the list or sidebar. The requirements will appear above.
  3. 📷 Upload your photo: Click the file input to select an image from your device.
  4. ✂️ Adjust crop and settings: The tool will auto-fill the required dimensions and file size. You can fine-tune these if needed.
  5. ⬇️ Preview and download: Crop your photo, then click Crop & Download to save the formatted image to your device.

If you need a different size, select Custom and enter your own dimensions and file size limits.
All processing happens in your browser. No photos are uploaded to any server.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICAO standard passport photo size?
The ICAO international passport photo standard is 35 mm wide and 45 mm tall (35×45 mm). The face/head should occupy 70-80% of the photo height.
Does every country use the same passport photo size?
Most countries follow the ICAO 35×45mm standard, but some — like the USA (2×2 inches / 51×51mm) and Canada (50×70mm) — have different sizes. Our tool has presets for each country.
What is biometric passport compliance?
A biometric passport photo must have the face centered, neutral expression, plain light background, and meet specific head-to-photo ratio rules per ICAO Doc 9303. Our tool's standard preset meets these requirements.
What background colour is needed for international passport photos?
A plain white or light grey background with no patterns, shadows, or objects is universally required for passport photos.
Can I wear hijab or a turban in a passport photo?
Religious head coverings are generally permitted as long as the full face from chin to forehead remains clearly visible. Check your specific country's immigration authority for their exact policy.

Country-Specific Passport Photo Tools

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