ID Photos

Digital vs Print ID Photos: Pixels, DPI, KB & Paper

Digital ID photos (pixels, KB limits, sRGB) vs print (mm, 300/350dpi, paper) — which file you need. Preview free — HD download $1, 300-DPI print sheet $2

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40+ countries · 400+ China formats · Exact pixel output · crop-only mode for strict documents · background tools for eligible formats

Digital Upload Specs: Pixels, KB, Colour Space

  • US DS-160 visa: square JPEG, 600×600 to 1200×1200 px, max 240KB, sRGB
  • UK online passport: minimum 600×750 px, 50KB–10MB, colour, unaltered — the system crops automatically
  • NZeTA: 540×720 px
  • China e-passport photo (电子护照人像): 354–390 × 472–567 px, 30–80KB, per GA/T 1162-2014
  • China 2nd-gen ID card (GA 461-2004): 358×441 px, 14–30KB, JPEG quality ≥70, 350dpi

Print Specs: Millimetres, DPI, Paper

  • US passport: 2×2 inches (51×51mm) on photo-quality paper
  • UK / Schengen / Japan: 35×45mm; Schengen demands high-quality paper at ≥600 DPI
  • China 一寸: 25×35mm at 300dpi (295×413 px); 二寸: 35×49mm
  • China ID card print: 26×32mm at 350dpi (358×441 px, GA 461-2004)
  • Australia: dye-sublimation (热升华) printing required for passport photos

Which One Do You Need?

Applying online (US visa, UK renewal, NZ renewal, China online booking)? You need a digital file meeting pixel and KB limits. Submitting paper forms or getting a physical document made? You need correctly-sized prints at real 300+ DPI. Our tool produces both from one shot: HD digital download $1, and a 300-DPI print sheet (multiple copies laid out on standard photo paper) for $2. Preview is free.

Sources

Sources: U.S. Department of State — Visa Photo Requirements (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos.html), verified 2026-07-17; GOV.UK — Rules for digital passport photos (https://www.gov.uk/photos-for-passports), verified 2026-07-17; EU Visa Code Reg (EC) No 810/2009 (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/ALL/?uri=celex%3A32009R0810), verified 2026-07-17; Immigration NZ — Acceptable photos (https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/tools-and-information/acceptable-photos), verified 2026-07-17; 中国领事服务网 — 电子护照照片规格 (https://cs.mfa.gov.cn/zlbg/bgzl/hzlxz/202204/t20220408_10665772.shtml), verified 2026-07-17; GA 461-2004 (居民身份证), verified 2026-07-17.

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FAQ

What pixel size is a digital passport photo?
It varies: US visa photos are 600×600–1200×1200 px; UK online needs at least 600×750 px; China's e-passport photo is 354–390 × 472–567 px. Always check your specific application.
What DPI do printed ID photos need?
300 DPI is the practical minimum; Schengen requires ≥600 DPI on high-quality paper; China's ID card standard (GA 461-2004) specifies 350dpi. Our $2 print sheet is produced at a true 300 DPI.
Can I print a digital passport photo at home?
If your printer and paper can hold accurate size at 300+ DPI, yes — but many home printers distort scale. A correctly laid-out print sheet (ours is $2) printed at a photo lab is the safer route.