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Passport Photo Cropper

Crop to a selected passport-style aspect ratio and export locally in your browser. India Passport Seva's published digital-photo guidance lists 630 x 810 px; requirements for other countries and portals can differ.

India digital guidance

630 x 810 px

India face coverage

80-85%

India background

White

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Crop first, compress later only if needed

Browser-based crop flow. Your photo stays on your device while you frame and export it.

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Drop a photo to crop

Choose a photo, position it inside the crop frame, then export to an exam-friendly JPG.

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Step 1: Frame the face

Choose the dimensions and ratio listed by the application; the India Passport Seva digital guidance lists 630 x 810 px.

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Step 2: Export the JPG

Download a ready-to-use JPG after you finish the crop and zoom adjustments.

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Step 3: Fix KB only if needed

If the portal also has a file-size cap, send the result to Exact KB Compressor next.

Crop first, then compress when needed

Cropping helps you remove excess background before export. If your final file still needs to fit under a limit like 20KB or 50KB, use the optional target size field here or open the Exact KB Compressor afterward.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this cropper use a real visual crop frame?expand_more

Yes. Position the image inside the frame and zoom as needed. The crop uses the selected preset's aspect ratio; verify that the selected country's current application instructions match that preset.

Can I also compress the cropped image?expand_more

Yes. You can optionally enter a target KB before exporting so the cropped image is prepared for stricter upload limits. For portals requiring 20-50KB, this saves you from needing a separate compression step.

Does this remove my background automatically?expand_more

No. This tool crops and exports the photo. It does not remove or replace a real-world background. Use the dedicated Background Remover tool for that purpose.

What is the correct face position in a passport photo?expand_more

Requirements depend on the issuing authority. India Passport Seva's published ICAO photo guidance says the face should occupy 80-85% of the photograph, with the full head visible and centered. This cropper does not measure face coverage; compare your photo with the official examples and verify current instructions.

Can I crop a group photo to get individual passport photos?expand_more

Yes, as long as the individual face in the group photo is large enough (at least 200 pixels wide). Position the crop frame over one person at a time and export. However, the quality may be lower than using an individual photo, so a dedicated portrait is always preferable.

What DPI should my passport photo be?expand_more

DPI is a print conversion and does not determine a website's pixel requirement. The published India Passport Seva ICAO photo guidance lists 630 x 810 px for the digital photo. For other applications, follow their own current pixel and file-size instructions.

Why does my cropped photo look stretched or squished?expand_more

This happens when the aspect ratio does not match. The 35 x 45 mm passport format has a 7:9 ratio. If you try to fit a wide landscape photo into this ratio, it will look squished. Always start with a portrait-orientation photo where you are standing upright.

Can I crop photos for non-Indian passports?expand_more

Yes. Use the country preset selector to switch between Indian (35 x 45 mm), US (2 x 2 inches / 51 x 51 mm), UK (35 x 45 mm), Canadian (50 x 70 mm), and other country-specific photo dimensions.

Passport Photo Cropping: Match the Current Portal Requirements

Photo rules vary across exam, passport, and visa portals. The published India Passport Seva ICAO photo guidance calls for a colour photo at 630 × 810 pixels, a white background, face coverage of 80-85%, and a photo unaltered by computer software. These requirements should not be assumed to apply to SSC, IBPS, or other portals.

This tool helps set output framing and dimensions, but it cannot assess face coverage, image authenticity, or acceptance by a portal. Do not use it to retouch a Passport Seva photo: the published guidance says the photo should be unaltered. Check the official instructions and examples before submission.

Quick Solution (TL;DR)

Need to prepare a photo to match a portal's listed dimensions? Follow this workflow:

Step 1: Check the active instructions - Confirm the required dimensions, file type, and file-size limit.
Step 2: Select the matching preset - For India Passport Seva, the published ICAO guidance lists 630 x 810 px; do not substitute the 413 x 531 print conversion.
Step 3: Frame and inspect - Crop only as allowed by the issuing authority and review the exported dimensions before upload.

When Should I Use This? (Specific Exam & Country Specifications)

Requirements change by portal and notification. Use this as a limited reference, then verify the current official instructions; do not treat unrelated exam specifications as interchangeable.

Authority / Exam Portal	Physical Aspect Ratio	Standard Pixel Dimensions	Key Facial Rule
SSC (CGL, CHSL, MTS) & Railway RRB	3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (7:9)	Follow the current exam notice; values vary	No spectacles, cap, or dark lenses allowed
IBPS Bank PO / Clerk / SBI	4.5 cm × 3.5 cm (Portrait)	Follow the current bank notification	Follow the current bank notification
UPSC Civil Services (IAS / IPS)	Square or 3.5 × 4.5 cm	350 × 350 px min to 1000 × 1000 px max	Photograph must not be more than 10 days old
India Passport Seva digital photo guidance	7:9 aspect ratio (630 × 810 px)	630 × 810 px	Colour; white background; face 80-85%; unaltered photo
US / UK / Canada / Schengen Visas	US: 2×2 in \| UK/EU: 35×45 mm	Check the relevant authority's current digital requirements	Strict biometric head height requirements

Real-World Examples: Before & After Cropping

Correct dimensions can resolve a size mismatch, but cropping alone cannot guarantee that a portal will accept a photo:

Scenario A: SSC Online Application

Before: A candidate uploads a full-body or wide selfie photo. Because the face occupies only 25% of the total canvas area, the portal's face-detection script flags the image: "Face area insufficient / Aspect ratio mismatch."

After: The candidate selects the dimensions and framing from the current notice, exports, and checks the image against the portal's full rules. A crop preset cannot guarantee portal acceptance.

Scenario B: US Visa / OCI Card Application

Before: A standard rectangular photo (3:4 ratio) is uploaded to a system requiring a strict 1:1 square ratio (2×2 inches). The system squashes the photo horizontally, distorting the applicant's face.

After: Switching to the 2×2 inch square preset locks the crop box perfectly. The exported file maintains correct anatomical proportions and 600×600 px resolution.

Troubleshooting Common Cropping & Upload Issues

If your cropped image encounters portal warnings, check these technical solutions:

Error: "Photo looks stretched or flattened" - This occurs when an application portal forcibly resizes a non-standard image into its fixed container. Always lock your crop box to the exact ratio requested by the portal (such as 35×45 mm) so no distortion occurs upon upload.
Error: "Head size too small or too large" - Follow the issuing authority's sample and face-coverage rule. India Passport Seva's published guidance specifies 80-85% face coverage; this cropper does not automatically detect or measure it.
Error: "File size too large after cropping" - High-resolution studio crops may exceed a portal's 50 KB ceiling. Once you finish cropping your photo, pass the exported file directly into our Exact KB Compressor to reduce file weight without altering dimensions.

Best Practices for Studio-Quality Home Photos

Correct order of operations: Always perform your framing and cropping first, then resize or compress KB size afterwards. Never compress a raw uncropped image.
Lighting & background setup: Stand 1.5 meters in front of a plain white or light gray wall. Face a natural light source (like a window) to eliminate harsh shadows under your eyes or chin.
Facial posture compliance: Look straight into the camera lens with a neutral facial expression, both ears visible, mouth closed, and hair tucked away from your forehead and eyes.

Privacy Guarantee & Browser Compatibility

100% On-Device Processing: Your personal portrait photographs never leave your device. Our Passport Photo Cropper utilizes client-side HTML5 Canvas manipulation. Every crop, zoom, and JPEG encoding step happens entirely inside your local web browser-ensuring complete confidentiality and zero external server transmission.

Cross-Platform Compatibility: Seamlessly compatible across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Works natively on Google Chrome, Apple Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and mobile browsers without requiring apps or plugins.

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