Passport photo requirements vary by country
Every country has its own passport photo standards, and most online application portals enforce a strict file-size limit. Common ranges:
- USA: 2×2 inches, 600×600 to 1200×1200px, under 240KB
- UK: 35×45mm, 600×750px, 50KB-10MB
- India: 4×4cm, 200×230px minimum, 20-50KB typical
- Schengen area: 35×45mm, 10-20KB common for some portals
- Canada: 50×70mm, 715×1000px, up to 10MB
The specific file size matters as much as the dimensions. A photo that is the right pixel dimensions but too large in bytes will be rejected just as quickly as one that is the wrong shape.
Why this is a privacy-sensitive task
A passport photo is an ID document photo. Uploading it to a random web compressor that stores it on a server is risky — the file could be retained, analysed or leaked. Because FITLY processes everything locally in your browser, your photo never leaves your device. No server sees it, no analytics track it, nothing is stored.
This is the correct way to handle ID photos online.
Recommended targets
Most passport portals accept files in a range. Safe targets:
- 50KB — works for most small-photo portals (India, some Schengen)
- 100KB — comfortable middle ground
- 240KB — the exact maximum for US passport applications
Match the exact limit given by the portal. If in doubt, aim a little below.
How FITLY helps
Choose your target size, drop your passport photo in, download the result. All processing happens locally, and the tool tells you the exact final dimensions and file size so you can verify it matches the portal's requirements.