Passport Photo Maker: Sizing the Head to Each Country's Rule
Upload a photo, tap the top of the head and the chin, and the tool works out the head size in millimetres on the finished photo and fits it to the middle of the country's range. Save a single 300 DPI JPG or a 6Γ4 in print sheet.
Most rejections are not about the photo size but about how big the head is inside it. A Korean passport photo is 35Γ45 mm with 32β36 mm from the top of the head to the chin; a UK one allows 29β34 mm; a US 2Γ2 in photo allows 25β35 mm. The tool keeps your two marks in the original photo, so after any zoom or drag it shows the head size and whether it is inside the rule.
Passport photo rules (from each government's own guidance)
| Country | Size | Head (top of head to chin) | Background |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 35Γ45 mm | 32β36 mm, hair excluded | White |
| Japan | 35Γ45 mm | 34Β±2 mm, 4Β±2 mm above | Plain, white recommended |
| USA | 2Γ2 in (600Γ600 px) | 25β35 mm | White or off-white |
| UK | 35Γ45 mm | 29β34 mm | Plain cream or light grey |
| Germany | 35Γ45 mm | 32β36 mm | Plain, contrasting |
| France | 35Γ45 mm | 32β36 mm, hair excluded | Plain light colour, not white |
| China | 33Γ48 mm | 28β33 mm, 3β5 mm above | White |
| Canada | 50Γ70 mm | 31β36 mm | White or light-coloured |
| Australia | 35Γ45 mm | 32β36 mm | White or light grey |
Common rejection reasons
- β’Head too large or too small for the country's range
- β’Smiling with teeth or an open mouth where a neutral expression is required
- β’Shadows on the face or the background
- β’Glare on glasses, or frames covering the eyes; the US and Australia ask you to remove glasses unless medically necessary
- β’A background colour the country does not accept β France bans white, Korea requires it
Extended FAQ
Can I use a phone photo?
Yes. Stand a step away from a plain wall, hold the phone at face height about 1β1.5 m away, and leave room above the head and around the shoulders. The tool does not change the background or fill in missing space.
How do I print it?
Download the 6Γ4 in sheet and order a 6Γ4 in (10Γ15 cm) print at original size without cropping, then cut along the grey lines. The file carries 300 DPI, so printing at actual size gives the exact millimetre size.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. The photo is cropped and laid out on a canvas in your browser. A passport photo is identity data, so it is worth saying plainly: it is never uploaded.