Dimensions guide
Passport and ID photo sizes explained
Countries and agencies use different pixel, millimeter, and inch requirements. Pixlery covers common sizes at 300 DPI—never assume one export fits every application.
Last updated: June 27, 2026
Pixlery photo templates
| Template | Physical size | Output @ 300 DPI |
|---|---|---|
| US / Canada 2×2 | 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) | 600×600 px |
| International 35×45 | 35×45 mm | 413×531 px |
| Japan 30×40 | 30×40 mm | 354×472 px |
| Indonesia 4×6 | 40×60 mm | 472×709 px |
White, reference blue, and reference red
White (#FFFFFF) is accepted for many US and international forms when a plain background is required.
Pixlery uses #438EDB as a common reference blue for many China forms—not an official certified color.
Reference red (#CC0000) appears on some Indonesia passport routes; visa routes often still want white. Always read the latest authority guide.
Before you submit a photo
Do
- Check the issuing authority’s current size, background, and head-size rules.
- Use even lighting and a plain wall when capturing the source portrait.
- Export at the exact pixel size the form requests when possible.
Don't
- Assume an online tool guarantees approval.
- Reuse a cropped social-media avatar without checking head position.
- Ignore file-type limits (JPG only, max 200 KB, etc.) on the portal.
Are these sizes official?
Pixlery lists widely cited dimensions converted at 300 DPI. Official agencies remain the source of truth.
Why 300 DPI?
It is the most common print and online conversion reference for ID photos. Some portals specify pixels directly instead.
Can Pixlery replace a photo booth?
It helps you prepare a file locally, but it cannot enforce expression, glasses, or ear visibility rules—those are physical capture requirements.