Australian passport photos are printed 35 mm wide by 45 mm high — the Passport Office accepts prints between 35–40 mm wide and 45–50 mm high, with 35×45 the standard size every photo shop works to — and your face must measure 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown. This maker crops to the standard 35×45 frame, draws the face band as guide lines, and downloads 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI plus a printable 4×6 sheet.
Australia is the strictest country here about editing: no retouching of any kind is allowed, not even removing red-eye or a blemish, and glasses have not been permitted since 2018. This tool therefore only sizes and crops — nothing about your face or background is changed. Take the photo against a plain white or light grey wall and confirm the current rules at passports.gov.au before you lodge, because they change.
The official Australian photo requirements
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm standard (accepted print range: 35–40 mm wide × 45–50 mm high) |
|---|---|
| This download | 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI |
| Face height | 32–36 mm from chin to crown |
| Background | Plain white or light grey, contrasting with your face, no shadows |
| Recency | Less than 6 months old |
| Quantity | Two identical colour prints |
| Print quality | Glossy, heavy-weight photo paper; dye-sublimation prints (inkjet prints are rejected) |
Allow a small gap of about 3–5 mm above your head — the guide lines in this maker are set so that lining up the crown line leaves exactly that space. Shoulders must be visible and both edges of your face clearly shown.
Pose, background and glasses
Neutral expression with your mouth closed — no smiling — eyes open, looking directly at the camera with your head straight, not tilted up, down or sideways. Glasses are not allowed (since July 2018); the only exception is a medical certificate for a serious vision condition, and ordinary prescription wear does not qualify. Head coverings are permitted only for religious reasons, in plain material, with your full face visible from chin to forehead. No filters, no retouching, natural skin tones.
How to take the photo at home
- Stand before a plain white or light grey wall in bright, even light with no shadows behind you.
- Have someone else take the photo at eye level from about a metre away — head, neck and top of shoulders in frame.
- Remove glasses, close your mouth, keep a neutral expression; take several shots.
- Upload the sharpest photo and drag it so the top of your head meets the red line.
- Zoom until your chin rests between the green lines — the 32–36 mm band.
- Download the photo, and print the sheet on glossy photo paper — or take the file to a photo shop for dye-sublimation prints.
Why Australian photos get rejected
- Glasses — the single most common Australian rejection since the 2018 ban.
- Any retouching, including red-eye removal, skin smoothing or background cleanup.
- Face smaller or larger than the 32–36 mm band.
- Smiling, or mouth open.
- Inkjet-printed photos — Australia requires dye-sublimation quality on glossy paper.
- Shadows on the face or background, or a background that does not contrast with your face.
Printing your photos
The print sheet download places 6 copies on a standard 4×6 inch (10×15 cm) print at exactly 300 DPI. Print it at 100% scale — never “fit to page” — on glossy or matte photo paper, then cut along the light outlines. Measure one photo with a ruler before you submit: it must be exactly 35×45 mm.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the accepted size a range, 35–40 × 45–50 mm?
The Australian Passport Office publishes a tolerance range for prints, but photo shops and this maker work to the standard 35×45 mm inside it. Stay at 35×45 and you are safely within the range.
Can I keep my glasses on for medical reasons?
Only with a signed medical certificate, and only for a serious vision impairment — needing glasses day to day is not enough. Almost everyone must remove them.
Can I print the sheet at home?
Only if your printer produces true photographic quality on glossy heavy-weight paper. Inkjet prints are specifically rejected, so a photo shop printing by dye-sublimation is the safe route.
Is acceptance guaranteed?
No. The file matches the official dimensions and face band; the Passport Office examines the actual photo and its print quality. Check the current requirements at passports.gov.au before you apply.
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