How to Crop a Photo for Passport/ID?
Crop your photos to official ID document standards. Passport, visa, and ID card formats.
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ID photos must meet strict cropping and dimension standards. Precise cropping is essential for document acceptance.
Whether for passport, ID card, or visa, each country and document has specific requirements.
Learn how to crop your photos to meet official standards.
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Common ID Photo Standards
US Passport: 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm).
EU/UK Passport: 35 x 45 mm.
Schengen Visa: 35 x 45 mm.
Face height: typically 70-80% of photo height.
Required Framing
Face forward, looking at camera.
Head straight, no tilting.
From top of head to upper shoulders.
No hair covering eyes.
Background Requirements
Plain, light-colored background.
White, off-white, or light gray typically.
No shadows on background.
Uniform lighting.
Common Rejection Reasons
Face too large or too small.
Off-center framing.
Head cropped at top.
Insufficient space around face.
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How to do it in 3 steps
Take a photo meeting background and lighting requirements.
Select ID photo format in the crop tool.
Adjust so face occupies 70-80% of height.
Leave required space above head.
Pro tips
- Keep an original version.
- Test several quality settings.
- Use WebP when possible.
- Choose a descriptive file name.
Common mistakes to avoid
- ✗Face occupying entire photo.
- ✗Cutting off top of head or chin.
- ✗Blurry photo after cropping.
- ✗Not following official proportions.
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