ID Card

ID Card Photo Resizer – Exact Dimensions for IDs

Resize photos to exact ID card dimensions for Aadhaar, PAN, driver license and government IDs.

Drag & Drop Your Photo

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How to Resize Photos for ID Cards

Get print-ready ID photos in three steps

1

Upload Your Photo

Drag and drop or select a well-lit, front-facing photo taken against a plain background. Supports JPG, PNG, and WebP.

2

Enter ID Dimensions

Set the width, height, and DPI for your specific ID type. Use millimetres or pixels — our tool converts automatically.

3

Download & Print

Download the resized photo and print it at the specified DPI for a government-accepted ID card image.

ID Card Photo Sizes by Country

Official dimensions for passports, visas, and national ID cards

Passport Photos

  • International (ICAO): 35 45 mm
  • US Passport: 2 2 in (51 51 mm)
  • UK Passport: 35 45 mm
  • Indian Passport: 35 35 mm
  • Canadian Passport: 50 70 mm

Visa Photos

  • US Visa: 2 2 in (600 600 px)
  • Schengen Visa: 35 45 mm
  • Chinese Visa: 33 48 mm
  • Japanese Visa: 45 45 mm
  • Australian Visa: 35 45 mm

National ID Cards

  • Aadhaar Card (India): 35 45 mm
  • EU ID Card: 35 45 mm
  • Driver Licence (US): 2 2 in
  • PAN Card (India): 25 35 mm
  • SSS ID (Philippines): 35 45 mm

Why Use Our ID Card Photo Resizer?

Millimetre Precision

Enter dimensions in millimetres, centimetres, or pixels. Our tool converts between units automatically using your specified DPI.

DPI Control

Set DPI from 72 to 600 to meet exact government requirements. Most ID photos require 300 DPI minimum for print quality.

Private & Secure

Your ID photo never leaves your device. All processing happens in your browser — critical for sensitive identity documents.

ID Card Photo Requirements: What You Need to Know

Getting your ID photo rejected is frustrating and costly. The most common reason for rejection is incorrect dimensions. Whether you're applying for a passport, visa, driver's licence, or national ID card, each document has strict photo size requirements that must be met exactly.

Understanding DPI for ID Photos

DPI (dots per inch) determines print quality. Most government agencies require at least 300 DPI for ID photos. At 300 DPI, a standard 3545mm passport photo translates to 413531 pixels. At 600 DPI, it's 8271063 pixels. Higher DPI means sharper prints, but also larger file sizes — 300 DPI is the sweet spot for most applications.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Don't crop too tightly — most ID photos require specific head-to-chin and top-of-head spacings. Use a plain white or light grey background. Ensure even lighting without harsh shadows. And always resize to the exact specified dimensions rather than approximate values.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most ID card photos use 3545mm dimensions at 300 DPI or higher. This translates to approximately 413531 pixels. Different countries have slightly different requirements — check the size reference table above.

Official ID card photos require a minimum of 300 DPI. For the best quality, use 600 DPI. Our resizer lets you set the exact DPI alongside the pixel dimensions.

Yes. US visa photos must be 22 inches (5151mm or 600600 pixels at 300 DPI). Enter 600 for both width and height in pixels, set DPI to 300, and download the perfectly sized image.

With MinifyPic, absolutely. All processing happens entirely in your browser — your photo is never uploaded to any server. This makes it the safest option for handling sensitive identity documents.

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