New Zealand Passport Photo (online)
Upload one photo and get a 1200×1600, 250–5000 KB NZ passport photo.
🔒 Processed on your device, never uploaded
Auto-crops and compresses to the exact size. Tips: face the camera, even light, plain light wall behind you.
Downloads are blocked in WeChat: long-press the photo to save it, or open this page in your browser.
Not quite right? Adjust manually (optional)
Drag to move, pinch or scroll to zoom. Keep the top of the head and the chin inside the green bands. Updates when you let go.
Note: this application requires running the photo through its official checking tool before upload.
New Zealand Passport Photo (online): Colour photo, aspect ratio 3:4, JPG/JPEG, 250 KB to 5 MB, 900–4500 pixels wide and 1200–6000 pixels high. Crop and compress in your browser to the exact size. Photo never uploaded. Official sources linked.
Photo specification
| Pixel size | 1200×1600 px within the official range |
|---|---|
| File size | 250–5000 KB |
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
| Background | Plain light background |
| DPI | 300 |
| Official rules |
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| When | Year-round |
Official sources
We checked these official pages on 2026-11-14. Rules change; always confirm with the latest official instructions.
FAQ
What size is the NZ passport photo?
This tool outputs 1200×1600 pixels (within the official range), 250–5000 KB, JPEG, 300 DPI. Official rules: Colour photo, aspect ratio 3:4, JPG/JPEG; 250 KB to 5 MB; 900–4500 pixels wide and 1200–6000 pixels high; Cropping to the correct head size is allowed; do not edit, filter or use AI to change how you look; Selfies are rejected — have someone else take the photo; This tool outputs 1200×1600 and steps up within the allowed range if needed to reach 250 KB.
What background color is required?
Plain light background. Official rules say the photo must not be digitally altered, so this tool only crops and compresses — it does not replace the background. Take the photo against a plain white or light wall.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Face detection, cropping and compression all happen in your browser. The site has no endpoint that receives photos.
Does it crop automatically?
Yes. It finds your face and crops to the head size of the chosen spec. To fine-tune, open “Adjust”: put the top of the head in the upper green band and the chin in the lower band. Guides marked "official proportions" follow the official rules; others are a general reference.
Will my photo be accepted?
The tool meets the size and file rules. Acceptance also depends on lighting, expression and background, and is decided by the official system.