Passport photo crop
Crop photo to passport size
Use the passport photo cropping tool to place your head and shoulders inside the correct frame before resizing or compressing. Drag, zoom, rotate, and download the final JPG without uploading your photo.
Kodotools · Last updated: July 4, 2026 · Photos stay on your device
Upload your photo
JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, or HEIF. Cropping and export happen locally in your browser.
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How it works
Choose a clear portrait.
Choose the crop frame.
Align head and shoulders.
Save JPG or a print sheet.
Country and document preset
Selected preset
Correct size and format are only part of the requirement. Lighting, expression, and background quality still matter.
Requirement tips
- Use a white or very light plain background.
- Look straight at the camera with eyes open.
- Avoid glasses, glare, heavy shadows, or covered eyes.
- Keep the full head and shoulders visible before cropping.
Crop and position
Align head and shoulders
Drag the photo inside the frame. Keep the top of head and chin near the guide bands.
Background canvas fill
First use may take time because the AI model loads in your browser. After that, browser cache should make it faster.
When removal is enabled, the selected fill color replaces the transparent background. Drag and zoom the photo above to adjust the subject position.
Output settings
Compliance check
Live preview
Upload a photo to start.
Quick print presets
Paper and layout
Sheet preview
4x6 sheet - 8 copies
Download a print sheet JPG and ask the photo shop for the same paper size.
Digital photo
Print sheet
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Crop-first workflow
Passport cropping is about face position, not only dimensions
A passport photo can have the correct pixels and still fail if the head is too large, too small, cut off, tilted, or pushed to one side. This page focuses on the crop step: setting the frame, centering the head, keeping the shoulders visible, and leaving enough space around the face.
After cropping, move to resizing or compression only if the official portal also asks for exact pixels or a smaller file size. Cropping first keeps the final photo sharper and avoids fixing the wrong problem.
Crop checklist
What a good passport crop should keep
| Full head visible | Do not cut off the top of the head, chin, ears, or face edges. |
| Face centered | Keep the nose and eyes near the center line instead of leaning to one side. |
| Shoulders included | Leave enough room below the chin so the shoulders are visible. |
| Correct frame ratio | Choose the preset first, because 2x2, 35x45, and 350x467 crops use different shapes. |
Avoid these mistakes
Common passport photo crop errors
Do not crop so tight that the hair or chin touches the border. Do not leave the face tiny in the middle of a large background. Do not crop a tilted face and hope resizing fixes it.
If the original photo has heavy shadows, a textured background, glasses glare, or a side-facing pose, retaking the photo is usually safer than trying to crop around the issue.
How it works
Three steps to crop a photo to passport size
Choose the preset
Pick 2x2, 35x45, 350x467, or custom pixels before you crop so the frame ratio is correct.
Align with guides
Drag and zoom until the full head is centered and the shoulders sit naturally inside the frame.
Resize or compress next
Download the cropped JPG, then resize or compress only if your official rule asks for exact pixels or KB.
Requirements
Passport photo cropping controls included
| Control | What it helps you fix |
|---|---|
| Drag to position | Move the face to the middle of the fixed passport-size frame. |
| Zoom | Make the head larger or smaller without changing the selected output size. |
| Rotate and flip | Correct sideways or mirrored source photos before export. |
| Guide bands | Avoid cropping too tight around the hair, chin, and shoulders. |
| Live preview | Check final dimensions, format, and estimated file size before download. |
Use these settings as a preparation step, then verify the official passport or portal rule before final submission.
FAQ
Passport photo crop questions
Can I crop a photo to passport size online?
Yes. Upload a photo, choose the passport-size preset, crop with the guide bands, and download the JPG from your browser.
What is a passport photo cropping tool?
A passport photo cropping tool gives you a fixed frame and guide bands so you can center the face, keep the full head visible, include the shoulders, and export the selected passport-size image.
How do I crop a photo to passport size?
Choose the required size first, upload the photo, drag and zoom until the head and shoulders sit inside the guide area, then export the cropped JPG.
Should I crop before resize or compression?
Yes. Crop first, then resize to exact pixels, then compress only if the final file is still above the official KB or MB limit.
Can I crop a phone photo?
Yes, as long as the phone photo is clear, front-facing, and includes the head and shoulders. Avoid selfies for official passport submissions unless your authority allows them.
What if the portal says the dimensions are not allowed?
That is usually a resize problem, not only a crop problem. Use the passport photo resize page after cropping and enter the exact pixel width and height requested by the portal.
Does cropping guarantee acceptance?
No. Cropping fixes dimensions and framing only. Lighting, background, expression, glasses, and official review still matter.
Guides
Passport photo guides
Country, size, crop, background, and file-format notes for passport-style uploads.
Passport photo size guide
Common country sizes, pixels, millimeters, file limits, and official source links.
Read guide →Passport photo size in pixels
Pakistan, US, 2x2, 35x45, and UK digital pixel sizes explained.
Read guide →DGIP passport photo size
350 x 467 pixels, JPG format, white background, and 3MB limit.
Read guide →Crop your passport photo
Choose a preset, align the face with guide bands, and export a browser-made JPG.
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