How to resize a photo for a passport, visa or exam form

Official forms are strict about photo size. Sizes and rules change, so always follow the instructions on the official site for your form. This guide shows how to get the numbers right.

Step by step

1. Read the instructions carefully. Write down the width and height (in mm, cm, inches or pixels), the file format and the file size limit. Many forms use different sizes for the photo and the signature.
2. Open Passport, visa and exam photos. Add your photo. Choose a ready-made size if one matches, or Custom size and type your numbers.
3. Set DPI if the size is in mm or inches. 300 DPI is a common choice for print-quality photos. A form that asks for pixels does not need it.
4. Set the KB limit. Type the maximum (and minimum, if the form has one) in KB.
5. Position the face. Drag the frame so the face is centred and the head fills the area the instructions describe, then press Resize.
6. Check, then upload. Look at the result. If the form rejects it, re-read the rules, since background colour, head size and file type can also matter.

Common questions

Does PicWorkshop know my exam's size?
No. Exam rules change, so PicWorkshop does not fix them. You type the size from your own form.

Can I save the size for next time?
Yes. Create a preset on the Presets page.

Photos Presets

Photos are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to our servers. Sizes and rules on other websites change, so always check their current instructions.