Passport & visa
photo, sized right.
Most online passport, visa, and government portal uploads reject a photo for one of two reasons: it's too large in file size, or the pixel dimensions are off. This tool handles the file-size side — set the limit your form states and it compresses to fit.
One honest note: exact requirements (dimensions, DPI, background color, file size) differ by country and by agency, and they change. This tool won't guess your country's rules for you — check the official form or embassy site for the numbers, then plug them in below.
Crop to square & compress
Upload your photo, drag the box to crop a square, then compress to your form's size limit. Default target is a common passport-photo limit (50KB) — change it to match your form.
Before you upload
- Check the exact requirement on your form first. Look for a line near the upload field — it usually states a maximum file size (e.g. "under 50KB") and sometimes exact pixel dimensions (e.g. "600×600px").
- Take the photo against a plain background if the form requires one — this tool crops and compresses, but doesn't edit backgrounds.
- Drag the crop box over your face, and drag the corner handle to resize it — it always stays square, which is what most passport/visa forms expect.
- Re-check the file after downloading — most file managers show file size on hover or in the file properties, so confirm it's under the limit before you submit the form.
Common questions
Does this crop my photo to passport dimensions?
Yes — drag the crop box over your photo and it stays locked to a square, which matches what most passport and visa forms ask for. If your form needs a non-square ratio, use the general compress tool instead and crop separately first.
Why 50KB as the default?
It's a common limit seen on passport and visa portals, but it's a starting point, not a guarantee for your specific form — always confirm against your country's official requirement.
My file is still too big after compressing. What now?
Drag the crop box smaller before compressing — a smaller crop area produces a smaller file at the same quality, which usually clears a tight KB limit without visible quality loss.