How to Resize an Image to Passport Size or 2x2 Inches (Free)

Passport, visa, and ID applications need a photo at an exact size — "2x2 inches" in the US, "35x45mm" in the UK, EU, and India. Get the dimensions wrong and the application is rejected. Resizing your photo to the precise size takes seconds in your browser, and your photo stays private.

Passport Photo Sizes in Pixels

Photo sizes are given in inches or millimeters, but you need pixels. At the standard 300 DPI (dots per inch) that printers and portals expect:

• US passport / visa — 2×2 inches = 600×600 pixels
• UK, EU, India, Australia — 35×45 mm = 413×531 pixels
• Canada — 50×70 mm = 590×826 pixels
• Schengen visa — 35×45 mm = 413×531 pixels

How to Resize to Passport Size in 3 Steps

1. 1Open the WowShortcuts Resize Image tool and upload your photo.
2. 2Click the "Passport 2×2 in" or "Passport 35×45 mm" preset (or type the exact pixels yourself).
3. 3Download the correctly-sized photo, ready to upload or print.

Get the Framing Right Too

• Your head should fill roughly 70–80% of the frame height
• Plain light/white background (use a background remover first if needed)
• Face centered and looking straight at the camera
• Even lighting, no shadows behind you

Also Need It Under a File Size?

Many portals add a file-size limit on top of dimensions (e.g. "20KB–50KB"). After resizing to the right pixels, use an image compressor to bring the file under the KB limit without changing the dimensions.

Conclusion

A passport photo only works if it is the exact right size. Use the WowShortcuts Resize Image tool with its built-in passport presets to nail 2×2 inch or 35×45mm in seconds — free, private, and ready to submit.