Australia Photo Guide Official requirements checked on August 2, 2026

Australian Passport Photo Requirements
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Create an Australian passport photo from a clear portrait, start with a 35x45mm canvas, and compare the result with the official 35–40mm wide by 45–50mm high range before you submit or print.

✓ 35x45mm starting size with editable millimeter fields

✓ Face-height, background, expression, and recency checklist

✓ JPG, PNG, and print-ready PDF export options

✓ Clear limitations and official-source reminders

Make an Australian Passport Photo Check the Requirements

Official-source notes No acceptance guarantee Browser-based workflow

Australian Passport Photo Maker — 35x45mm

Upload a recent, front-facing portrait. The custom size starts at 35mm wide by 45mm high; adjust it only when the application or print workflow calls for another value in the official range.

Upload Your Photo

Choose a recent, front-facing portrait with even lighting.

Supported: JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC

or drag a portrait here

Choose Passport Size Photo Preset

Select the format that matches your application checklist. You can also use the photo size settings below when you need a different dimension.

2x2 Inch Photo

51x51mm | US-style passport size

35x45mm Photo

Common UK, Europe, Japan size

50x70mm Photo

Canada passport size reference

Visa Size Photo

35x45mm | Schengen-style use

Square ID Photo

2x2 inch | US visa and ID use

Custom ID Photo

Useful when your checklist gives exact size

Size and Background Settings

Fine-tune the passport size photo maker when the preset is close but your form asks for a specific photo size or background.

Photo Size (Optional - default follows the selected preset)

2x2 inch Common for US passport, US visa, Green Card style, and many square passport size photo requests.

35x45mm Common for UK passport, many European applications, Japan passport, and Schengen-style visa photos.

50x70mm A common Canada passport photo size reference. Check official printing rules before submitting.

33x48mm Useful for some passport, visa, and ID forms in Asia when a checklist asks for this exact size.

Custom Size in Millimeters

Use this when your application checklist gives an exact width and height.

Width

Height

Australian reference range: 35–40mm wide × 45–50mm high. The face should measure about 32–36mm from chin to crown. Confirm the current official instructions before submission.

Background Color

White

Light Grey

Light Blue

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2 credits per generated passport size photo

Passport Size Photo Result

Your passport size photo preview will appear here

Upload a photo and choose a size preset to begin.

Tips Before You Generate

Use a recent portrait with your full face visible.
Face the camera directly and keep both eyes open.
Avoid heavy shadows, beauty filters, hats, and tinted glasses.
Check the official size and background rules before submission.

Quick answer: Australian passport photo requirements and size

Australian passport photo requirements include a 35–40mm width and 45–50mm height. The Australian Passport Office also describes the face, measured from the chin to the crown, as about 32–36mm high. Use this page to prepare and inspect a file, but let the Passport Office and your application channel decide whether the final photo is acceptable.

Use this maker when: you need a correctly proportioned digital file, a measured print proof, or a quick way to check the face position and background before uploading or visiting a photo service.

Australian Passport Photo Requirements at a Glance

Australian passport photo requirements cover more than one size. Check the physical dimensions, face height, image age, background, expression, and editing limits together so a correctly sized canvas does not hide a problem in the source portrait.

Check	Official or practical requirement	Why it matters
Overall size	35–40mm wide × 45–50mm high	The tool starts at 35x45mm; use the exact size requested by your application or print workflow.
Face height	About 32–36mm from chin to crown	Leave enough space above the head and do not crop the chin or hair.
Photo age	Use a recent photograph, normally taken within the last six months	Your appearance should match the person presenting the application.
Background	Plain, light-coloured background with even lighting	Avoid patterns, strong shadows, coloured walls, and objects behind the head.
Pose and expression	Face the camera directly with a neutral expression and open eyes	Do not tilt the head or let hair cover the eyes or facial outline.
Glasses and accessories	Avoid glare and anything that hides the eyes or face	Headwear is only appropriate for a documented religious or medical reason.
Digital editing	Keep the face recognisable and avoid retouching that changes identity	Cropping and sizing are different from reshaping facial features or removing marks.
Final decision	The receiving authority checks the submitted photo	An online maker can prepare a file but cannot guarantee passport acceptance.

Official guidance and privacy warning

The Australian Passport Office recommends using a professional passport photo provider and does not recommend online passport photo services or mobile apps because of identity-fraud risks. Use this browser tool only as a preparation aid, and do not upload a sensitive portrait if that conflicts with your privacy needs.

For physical submissions, the official guidance calls for two good-quality colour prints made by dye sublimation (not an inkjet printer) on heavy-weight glossy paper of at least 200 gsm.

How to Make an Australian Passport Photo Online

The tool prepares the crop and export. You still need to compare the result with the current Australian Passport Office instructions and the requirements of the application channel you are using.

Choose a suitable portrait
Start with a sharp, recent, front-facing photo. Use even light, open eyes, a neutral expression, and enough space around the head and shoulders.
Keep 35x45mm or enter the requested size
The default is a practical 35x45mm canvas. If your instructions specify another value, stay inside the 35–40mm by 45–50mm range and enter the measured size carefully.
Review the face and background
Check the approximate 32–36mm face height, plain light background, visible chin, visible eyes, and natural facial features. Retake the source image when the crop cannot fix the problem.
Export and verify the physical result
Download JPG or PNG for a digital workflow, or PDF for printing. Print at 100% or actual size, disable fit-to-page scaling, and measure the finished photo before submitting it.

Australian Passport Photo Quality Checklist

A correct canvas size cannot rescue a blurry, old, or heavily edited portrait. Use the checklist before you spend credits or print copies.

A good source photo has

A straight-on face with open eyes
Even lighting without hard shadows
A plain light background
Natural skin texture and recognisable features
Enough resolution for a clean 35x45mm crop

Retake or reject a source photo with

Beauty filters, facial reshaping, or identity-changing edits
Blur, compression artefacts, or low resolution
Tilted head, cropped hair, or hidden chin
Glasses glare, tinted lenses, hats, or accessories covering the eyes
A background colour or shadow that conflicts with the current checklist

Online Application File

Prepare a clean digital portrait with the requested crop and export format, then review it again inside the official application flow.

Measured Print Proof

Create a PDF proof when you need to print or compare physical dimensions. Printer scaling can change the final size, so measure the result.

Photo Service Preparation

Use the tool to test a crop and identify background or face-position problems before ordering professional passport photos.

Why Size Alone Does Not Make an Australian Passport Photo Compliant

Searches for Australian passport photo size often focus on one number, but the published range is wider than a single 35x45mm preset. The finished image also needs a suitable face height, a plain light background, even lighting, a direct pose, and a natural likeness. Treat 35x45mm as a starting canvas rather than a promise that every application uses exactly that size.

This tool can crop, resize, and export a portrait, but it cannot decide whether a photograph is recent enough, whether a religious or medical exception applies, or whether an officer will accept a particular image. If the source portrait is blurred, badly lit, or heavily edited, retaking it is safer than trying to repair it with software.

Before submission, read the current Australian Passport Office instructions and the specific online, postal, embassy, or service-centre checklist for your application. Requirements and application workflows can change. Keep the official page as the final authority, especially when a third-party photo service gives different advice.

Related Photo Tools

Passport Size Photo Maker

Compare common passport dimensions and create a digital or print-ready file.

Passport Photo Maker

Use the general passport workflow for crop, background, and downloads.

4x6 Passport Photo Print Sheet

Arrange prepared photos on a measured 4x6 inch print sheet.

2x2 Photo Maker

Prepare a square passport, visa, or ID photo when your instructions use 2x2 inches.

Official Source to Check Before Submission

Use the Australian Passport Office as the final source for current photo rules and application instructions. This page is a preparation aid, not an acceptance decision.

Australian Passport Office — Open the current passport photo and application guidance before submitting or printing.

Australian Passport Photo FAQ

Australian passport photo requirements include a published range of 35–40mm wide and 45–50mm high, plus checks for face height, background, expression, and a natural likeness. This page starts the custom tool at 35x45mm, but you should use the exact size required by your application or print workflow.

The face should be about 32–36mm from the chin to the crown. Use the preview to keep the head large enough without cutting off the crown, hair, or chin.

A selfie can be a source only when it is sharp, front-facing, evenly lit, and free from wide-angle distortion or beauty filters. A poorly framed selfie should be retaken rather than stretched or reshaped.

A plain, light background and even lighting are important, but the final image must remain a faithful likeness. Avoid edits that change facial features, skin texture, or identity, and follow the current official instructions.

No. It prepares a crop and export file and provides a checklist. The Australian Passport Office, embassy, application channel, or receiving authority makes the final decision.

Export a print-ready PDF, choose 100% or actual size in the printer dialog, turn off fit-to-page scaling, and measure the printed photo with a ruler. If the size is wrong, adjust the print settings before submitting.

Use a recent image that reflects your current appearance; the Australian Passport Office guidance commonly refers to a photograph taken within the last six months. Check the current official wording before applying.

Only when the visa or immigration checklist accepts the same dimensions and image rules. Australian passport and visa requirements can differ, so verify the specific visa channel before reusing the file.

Prepare Your Australian Passport Photo

Start with a clear portrait, keep the face natural, and verify the current official instructions before you submit.

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