Australian Citizenship Photo Size & Free Resizer
Home Affairs asks for a citizenship photo no more than 6 months old, in colour, unedited, against a neutral or light grey background, with your face centred, eyes open, mouth closed and a neutral expression (not smiling, laughing or frowning).
JPG, PNG or WebP · you can also paste (Ctrl+V)
Online, it must be a JPEG between 70 KB and 3.5 MB, preferably 1200 x 1600 pixels; a scan of a photo is not accepted. On paper it is 35 to 40 mm wide and 45 to 50 mm high, with the face 32 to 36 mm from chin to crown. Home Affairs recommends a professional photo provider and does not recommend online photo services or apps.
This tool outputs 1200 x 1600 pixels within the online file limits.
Australian Citizenship Photo requirements
| Print size | 35-40 mm wide x 45-50 mm high |
|---|---|
| Pixels (this tool) | 1200 x 1600 |
| File size | 70 to 3500 KB |
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Background | Neutral or light grey |
Official rule for online applications: JPEG between 70 KB and 3.5 MB, preferred 1200 x 1600 pixels.
Official source: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au · checked 2026-10-12
How to make your Australian Citizenship Photo in 4 steps
- Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a background that meets the requirement (neutral or light grey).
- 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
- Wearing glasses. They must be removed; poor eyesight alone is not a reason to keep them on.
- Hair over the face so the edges of the face are hidden.
- Jewellery that covers the eyes, nose or mouth, or reflections from nose rings or studs.
- Shadows, reflections, or brighter and darker patches on the face.
- Another person or object in the photo.
Frequently asked questions
Can I wear a religious head covering?
Yes, if it shows your whole face from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead and both edges of the face, including the outer eye corners. It must be plain, without patterns.
Are there exceptions for babies?
For infants under 3, an open mouth is acceptable. All the other rules still apply.
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 Australian Citizenship Photo size in pixels?
1200 x 1600 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the Australian Citizenship Photo.
What is the Australian Citizenship Photo size in KB?
The file must be 70 to 3500 KB. The tool compresses your photo to fit automatically.
What is the Australian Citizenship Photo size in cm, mm or inches?
35-40 mm wide x 45-50 mm high.
How do I resize a photo for the Australian Citizenship 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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