Every country sets its own photo spec, and portals reject files that miss it by a pixel or a kilobyte. The US uses 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), digitally 600 x 600 px with a 240 KB cap for DS-160. Schengen, the UK, India exams and Canada use 35 x 45 mm. China is the outlier at 33 x 48 mm. India Passport Seva wants 2 x 2 inches at 100 KB or less.
Background rules matter too: white or off-white almost everywhere, taken against a plain wall in even light. The maker linked below crops to the spec you pick, locks the pixel dimensions exactly (portals verify them), and compresses to just under the KB limit — all in your browser, so your ID photo is never uploaded.
How to do it in 3 steps
- Open the faymox Passport Photo Maker and pick your country or exam.
- Drop your photo, drag your face into the guide oval and zoom until it fills the frame the way the sample photos show.
- Download the JPG — exact pixels, under the KB limit, ready to upload.
FAQ
What size is a US passport photo?
2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm). The DS-160 online form needs a 600 x 600 px digital file of at most 240 KB.
What size do Indian exams require?
Most SSC, UPSC and banking portals ask for 3.5 x 4.5 cm with a 20–50 KB file. Check your exam notice — the maker lets you set any KB target.
Can I use a selfie?
Portals generally accept a phone photo taken against a plain light wall, facing the camera, with no shadows on the face. Avoid filters, hats and glasses glare.