New Zealand Passport Photo (Online) Size & Free Resizer

The New Zealand Passport Photo (Online) has to match the official requirement: 900 x 1200 pixels, file size 250 to 5000 KB, background: plain, light. Photos that do not match are a common reason applications are delayed or rejected.

1 Choose what the photo is for

900 x 1200 px250 KB - 5 MBDigital, 3:4Background: plain, light

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 900 x 1200 pixels and compresses it to 250 to 5000 KB as a JPG, right in your browser.

New Zealand Passport Photo (Online) requirements

Print size	Digital, 3:4
Pixels (this tool)	900 x 1200
File size	250 to 5000 KB
Format	JPG / JPEG
Background	Plain, light

Official rule: colour 3:4 JPG, 250 KB to 5 MB, 900 to 4500 pixels wide and 1200 to 6000 pixels high.

Official source: www.passports.govt.nz · checked 2026-10-12

How to make your New Zealand 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).
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

File size outside 250 to 5000 KB.
A background that does not meet the requirement (plain, light).
Shadows on the face, or a blurry photo.
A photo older than the application allows (often 6 months).

Frequently asked questions

What is the New Zealand Passport Photo (Online) size?

900 x 1200 pixels, file size 250 to 5000 KB, background: plain, light.

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 New Zealand Passport Photo (Online) size in pixels?

900 x 1200 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the New Zealand Passport Photo (Online).

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

The file must be 250 to 5000 KB. The tool compresses your photo to fit automatically.

How do I resize a photo for the New Zealand 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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