Passport & ID photo guides

Use these guides as a starting point. A correct width and height do not automatically make a photo compliant: background, face size, expression, image recency, file size and application channel can matter too.

Common photo dimensions

• United States passport: commonly 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) for printed photos. Digital upload requirements may differ.
• United Kingdom passport: printed photos commonly use 35 × 45 mm; online submissions have separate digital criteria.
• Pakistan CNIC / passport: requirements depend on the document and process. Confirm the current NADRA or passport authority instructions before relying on any general size.
• Schengen visa: 35 × 45 mm is commonly requested, but check the consulate and visa application instructions for your case.
• China passport: 33 × 48 mm is a commonly listed size; confirm current rules and any digital specifications.
• Canada passport: printed photos commonly use 50 × 70 mm and have specific head-size requirements.

How to take a better ID photo

1. Face the camera directly with your head straight and eyes visible.
2. Use even light and avoid harsh shadows on your face or background.
3. Choose a plain background that matches the issuing authority’s rules.
4. Keep a neutral expression unless the official instructions say otherwise.
5. Use a recent, unaltered photo and avoid filters or beauty effects.
6. Check the official head-height, eye-position and file-size rules before uploading.

What this tool does — and does not do

SnapID Studio crops and resizes an image to a selected dimension inside your browser. It does not verify identity, certify biometric compliance, or guarantee approval. This starter version does not automatically detect facial landmarks or replace backgrounds.

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