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Passport photo size in pixels

Digital passport applications and photo printers care about pixels, not just millimetres. The pixel size you need depends on the physical dimensions and the print resolution (DPI — dots per inch). The standard for passport photos is 300 DPI, with some authorities accepting up to 600 DPI for sharper prints.

The formula is simple: pixels = (size in inches) × DPI. For metric sizes, divide millimetres by 25.4 to get inches first.

Pixel sizes at 300 DPI

  • 2 x 2 in (US, 51 x 51 mm) — 600 x 600 pixels.
  • 35 x 45 mm (UK, EU, India, Australia) — 413 x 531 pixels.
  • 33 x 48 mm (China) — 390 x 567 pixels.
  • 50 x 70 mm (Canada) — 591 x 827 pixels.
  • 35 x 50 mm (Malaysia) — 413 x 591 pixels.
  • 40 x 60 mm (Vietnam) — 472 x 709 pixels.

Pixel sizes at 600 DPI

  • 2 x 2 in — 1200 x 1200 pixels.
  • 35 x 45 mm — 827 x 1063 pixels.
  • 50 x 70 mm — 1181 x 1654 pixels.
  • Higher DPI means a larger file and a crisper print, but 300 DPI is accepted everywhere.

Do not upscale a small photo

If your original image is smaller than the target pixel size, stretching it makes it blurry and can cause a rejection. Always start from a high-resolution photo — a modern phone camera is more than enough.

The maker on this page crops to the exact pixel dimensions for your country and exports at 300 DPI automatically, so you never have to do the maths.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a 2x2 passport photo in pixels?
At 300 DPI a 2 x 2 inch photo is 600 x 600 pixels. At 600 DPI it is 1200 x 1200 pixels.
What is 35x45 mm in pixels?
A 35 x 45 mm photo is 413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI, or 827 x 1063 pixels at 600 DPI.
What DPI should a passport photo be?
Use 300 DPI — it is accepted by every passport authority. Some accept up to 600 DPI for sharper prints, but it is not required.

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