International Document Sizing & Biometric Matrix
Before submitting identity photographs to consular bodies or national passport agencies, files must strictly correspond to physical millimeter and digital pixel requirements. Use the verified specifications below or utilize our client-side passport photo maker online to compute automated crops.
| Jurisdiction / Standard | Physical Dimensions | Digital Resolution (300 DPI) | Crown-to-Chin Ratio | Background Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (State Dept / DV Lottery) | 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) | 600 x 600 px up to 1200 x 1200 px | 50% – 69% (1 to 1 3/8 inches) | Plain White / Off-White |
| United Kingdom (HMPO Digital & Print) | 35 x 45 mm | 413 x 531 px (Minimum) | 29 mm – 34 mm head height | Plain Light Grey / Cream |
| Schengen Area (EU Member States) | 35 x 45 mm | 413 x 531 px (At 300 DPI) | 70% – 80% (32 mm – 36 mm) | Uniform Light Neutral Grey |
| Canada (Passport Program / IRCC) | 50 x 70 mm | 590 x 826 px (Minimum) | 31 mm – 36 mm chin-to-crown | Pure Solid White |
| India (Passport Seva / OCI / Visa) | 51 x 51 mm (2 x 2 inches) | 600 x 600 px | 70% – 80% facial coverage | Plain White |
| Australia (Australian Passport Office) | 35 x 45 mm | 413 x 531 px (Minimum) | 32 mm – 36 mm head length | Plain White or Light Grey |
Zero-Knowledge Privacy Architecture
Unlike legacy photo generation tools that transmit user facial imagery to third-party cloud servers for processing, PassportPhotoBox AI executes all edge-detection, background replacement, and biometric cropping directly inside the client's local web browser via WebAssembly and Canvas API.
Your personal identity images are never uploaded, logged, or stored on external servers, ensuring total compliance with global privacy regulations including GDPR and CCPA.
2x2 Inch US Visa & Passport Sizing
The standard United States passport and visa photograph necessitates a strict square aspect ratio of 1:1, equating to exactly 2 inches by 2 inches. The applicant's head must measure between 1 inch and 1.375 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the hair.
To prepare compliant images for DS-160, DS-260, or passport renewal forms, access our dedicated 2x2 inch passport photo maker.
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