South Africa Passport Photo Size & Free Resizer

The South Africa Passport Photo has to match the official requirement: print size 35 x 45 mm, 413 x 531 pixels, background: white. Photos that do not match are a common reason applications are delayed or rejected.

1 Choose what the photo is for

413 x 531 px35 x 45 mmBackground: white

2 Add your photo

Drop a photo here or tap to choose
JPG, PNG or WebP · you can also paste (Ctrl+V)

Your photo stays on your device. Face detection and background removal also run on your device.

This tool crops and resizes your photo to 413 x 531 pixels as a JPG, right in your browser.

South Africa Passport Photo requirements

Print size	35 x 45 mm
Pixels (this tool)	413 x 531
Format	JPG / JPEG
Background	White

DIRCO: identical colour photos, 35 x 45 mm head and shoulders, white background.

Official source: dirco.gov.za · checked 2026-10-12

How to make your South Africa Passport Photo in 4 steps

Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a background that meets the requirement (white).
Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.

Common reasons this photo is rejected

Wrong pixel size or shape.
A background that does not meet the requirement (white).
Shadows on the face, or a blurry photo.
A photo older than the application allows (often 6 months).

Frequently asked questions

What is the South Africa Passport Photo size?

print size 35 x 45 mm, 413 x 531 pixels, background: white.

Where do these requirements come from?

From the official source linked on this page, checked 2026-10-12. Always confirm there before you submit.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Resizing, compression, face detection and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.

What is the South Africa Passport Photo size in pixels?

413 x 531 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the South Africa Passport Photo.

What is the South Africa Passport Photo size in cm, mm or inches?

35 x 45 mm.

How do I resize a photo for the South Africa Passport Photo online?

Pick your photo in the tool on this page, adjust zoom so the face is centred, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.

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