Australia Passport Photo Maker
An Australian passport photo is 35×45mm on a plain white or light grey background, following the Australian Passport Office. There's one extra step: your guarantor signs the back of the printed photo. This maker prepares the selected image dimensions and background; the endorsement is added after printing.
Prepared for the published requirements of: Passport (APO), Australian visa.
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A clear, front-facing photo works best
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Before you upload — Australia photo preparation checklist
- A plain, evenly lit background to start (we apply the selected colour)
- Face the camera straight on, both ears roughly visible
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open
- A recent photo, taken within the last 6 months
- Shadows on your face or the wall behind you
- Glare or tint on glasses
- Hair across the eyes, hats or caps
- Filters, beauty smoothing, or a cropped group photo
Get the head size right
For Australia, your face should fill 70–80% of the photo — the maker does this automatically, but here's what it should look like.
Correct head size
Too small / far away
Too close / cropped
Making a passport photo for a baby or infant? Use the baby & infant guide — the lay-on-a-white-sheet method makes it easy.
Australia passport photo specification
- Print size
- 35 × 45 mm
- Head height
- 32–36 mm (chin to crown)
- Head % of frame
- 70–80%
- Background
- #FFFFFF
- Digital size
- —
- File size
- varies by portal
- Min DPI
- 300
- Glasses
- remove (not permitted unless for medical reasons)
- Expression
- neutral only
Good to know
Australia accepts a plain white or light grey background. For a new passport, your guarantor signs the back of one printed photo to confirm it's a true likeness, so add that by hand after you print.
Verified 4 Jun 2026passports.gov.au
Report outdated informationAustralia passport photo specification
The Australian Passport Office requires a 35×45mm photo with the head (chin to crown) 32–36mm, on a plain white or light grey background with even lighting. You'll need a neutral expression with mouth closed and both eyes open, and glasses should be removed unless medically necessary.
The guarantor declaration
For a new Australian passport, one of your two printed photos has to be endorsed on the back by your guarantor confirming it's a true likeness, signed and dated. This maker produces the correctly sized photo to print, and the endorsement is written by hand after you print it.
Printing your Australian photo
Download the 35×45mm photo and the 6×4 print sheet, then print on photo paper at a pharmacy or photo lab. Make sure the printed size is exact, since the passport office measures the head height against the 32–36mm band.
Meeting the Australia upload file-size limit
If your portal needs a smaller file, compress the finished photo to an exact size. Your image stays in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
Does an Australian passport photo need a guarantor's signature?
Yes. Your guarantor has to endorse the back of one printed photo confirming it's a true likeness, signed and dated. This tool prepares the selected photo dimensions and background; the signature is added by hand after printing.
What size is an Australian passport photo?
35×45mm, with the head 32–36mm from chin to crown, on a plain white or light grey background.
Can the background be white for an Australian passport?
The recorded options are plain white or light grey, uniform and without shadows. The tool applies the selected background; inspect the result before submitting.
Can I take an Australian passport photo at home?
Yes. Take a front-facing photo in even light against a plain wall, size it here, print it, and have your guarantor endorse the back.
What size is a passport photo for Australia?
A passport photo for Australia is 35×45mm. EasyPhoto sets this size automatically.
What background colour does a passport photo for Australia need?
Plain white or light grey, uniform, no shadows. The tool applies the correct colour for you.
What is the head size in a passport photo for Australia?
Your head should measure 32–36mm from chin to crown. We size it to that band and flag it if it's off.
Can I wear glasses or smile in a passport photo for Australia?
Glasses: remove (not permitted unless for medical reasons). Expression: neutral only.
What file size does the Australia online passport upload need?
The online file-size limit varies by portal, so check the limit on your form, then compress to fit.
Is the Australia passport photo maker free and private?
Yes. It's free, with no watermark, and processed entirely in your browser. Your photo is never uploaded.
Does the Australian passport photo need a guarantor?
Yes, your guarantor must sign the back of the printed photo. This tool prepares the recorded image dimensions and background; the signature is added after printing.