Ireland Passport Photo (Online) Size & Free Resizer

To apply online for an Irish Passport Book or Passport Card you need a digital colour JPEG at least 715 pixels wide and 951 pixels high, no larger than 9 MB, without compression artefacts, distortion or digital changes. It cannot be a scanned photo.

1 Choose what the photo is for

715 x 951 pxmax 9 MB35 x 45 mm to 38 x 50 mm (printed)Background: plain light grey, white or cream

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.

You can take it at home with a phone, tablet or camera, but someone else must take it: selfies are not accepted, and you should not use the zoom function. Photo shops and participating photo booths can also give you a digital photo or a code to add to the application. This tool outputs 715 x 951 pixels.

Paper applications need 4 identical prints, 35 x 45 mm to 38 x 50 mm, with the form number written on the back of two and signed and stamped by your witness. The Passport Service says poor quality photos are the main reason applications are rejected.

Ireland Passport Photo (Online) requirements

Print size	35 x 45 mm to 38 x 50 mm (printed)
Pixels (this tool)	715 x 951
File size	under 9000 KB
Format	JPG / JPEG
Background	Plain light grey, white or cream

Official rule: at least 715 x 951 pixels and no larger than 9 MB. Printed photos are 35 x 45 mm to 38 x 50 mm.

Official source: www.ireland.ie · checked 2026-10-12

How to make your Ireland Passport Photo (Online) in 4 steps

Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a background that meets the requirement (plain light grey, white or cream).
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

A selfie, or a photo taken with the camera's zoom.
Smiling, an open mouth, or a tilted head.
Shadows on the face or behind the head, red eye, or a background that is not plain light grey, white or cream.
Dark glasses, glare on lenses, or frames covering the eyes.
Uniforms or clothing with insignia.

Frequently asked questions

Does my Irish passport photo have to be in colour?

The digital photo must be colour. For printed photos, black and white is recommended because the photo is printed onto the passport in black and white, but colour is accepted.

What if I upload the wrong photo?

Contact the Passport Service with your application number ready. Photos are reviewed after upload, and they will contact you if it does not meet the guidelines.

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 Ireland Passport Photo (Online) size in pixels?

715 x 951 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the Ireland Passport Photo (Online).

What is the Ireland Passport Photo (Online) size in KB?

The file must be under 9000 KB. The tool compresses your photo to fit automatically.

What is the Ireland Passport Photo (Online) size in cm, mm or inches?

35 x 45 mm to 38 x 50 mm (printed).

How do I resize a photo for the Ireland Passport Photo (Online) 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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