Australia Visa Photo Size & Free Resizer

When you apply for an Australian visa in ImmiAccount, Home Affairs asks for a digital photo of each applicant, including children: a JPEG between 70 KB and 3.5 MB, preferably 1200 x 1600 pixels, showing a full-face view of the head and shoulders against a neutral or light grey background that contrasts with the face.

1 Choose what the photo is for

1200 x 1600 px70 KB - 3.5 MB35-40 mm wide x 45-50 mm highBackground: neutral or light grey

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.

Each person has their own Photograph section, so check that every photo is attached to the right name. Only upload a digital copy: a scan of a photo or a photo of a photo is not acceptable. Home Affairs recommends a professional passport photo provider; Australia Post can email you a digital copy.

This tool outputs 1200 x 1600 pixels within 70 KB to 3.5 MB.

Australia Visa 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 (ImmiAccount) uploads: 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 Australia Visa 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

Edited photos. Do not remove the background, moles, wrinkles, scars or red eyes.
A background that is not neutral or light grey, or that does not contrast with the face.
Glasses, unless you cannot remove them for medical reasons. If worn, they must be untinted with no reflections.
A patterned religious head covering. Coverings must be plain and the whole face visible.
A scan of a printed photo.

Frequently asked questions

Do children need their own visa photo?

Yes. Home Affairs asks for a digital photograph for each applicant, including children.

Can I use a scan of my printed passport photo?

No. A scan of a photo or a photograph of a photo is not acceptable for the online application.

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 Australia Visa Photo size in pixels?

1200 x 1600 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the Australia Visa Photo.

What is the Australia Visa Photo size in KB?

The file must be 70 to 3500 KB. The tool compresses your photo to fit automatically.

What is the Australia Visa Photo size in cm, mm or inches?

35-40 mm wide x 45-50 mm high.

How do I resize a photo for the Australia Visa 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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