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Can I change the compression ratio of a JPEG image on travel.state.gov (passport photo tool)?

When on travel.state.gov's photo editor , I get

Image is overly compressed. Please use a compression ratio that is less than 20:1

Is there anyway to get past this screen in the application given a jpg file? Can I open it up in a gimp and make less-compressed knowing the quality won't be better?

• compression

• compression ratio may be a red herring : include the pixel dimensions of your failed upload in your question. FYI passport photos are 2x2 inches, which is 600x600 pixels if printed at 300 ppi. No need for the image you upload to be larger than that. –  Yorik Commented Oct 14, 2021 at 15:29

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the tldr: in Chrome you open up the developer console ( Ctrl + Shift + J ) and run,

We can devise two ways to do this (1) by editing the image, or (2) by editing the JavaScript code.

How it works

Looking at the code, you can see how it's calculated from the definition of

And the call site,

So in the definition e is image and t is imageNumBytes . This is the assumption that the raw image is 3 bytes-per-pixel (TrueColor).

Our options

Editing the JavaScript code: Alternatively this error is rendered here,

In Chrome you can open up the developer console ( Ctrl + Shift + J ) and run ,

And then the conditional will never trigger and you won't get that error.

Editing the image: In order to get a lower "compression ratio" for your image you need only lower the numerator ( 3 * image.naturalWidth * image.naturalHeight ) or raise the denominator by making imageNumBytes (image size) bigger.

• 2 it is not that crazy: 3 * pxwidth * pxheight is, for 8bpp RGB, the byte size for the raw image data. This ignores all headers, metadata, and file specification of course, but for a rapid file-spec-agnostic rule of thumb. it is sane. In addition, I haven't traced the code, but it assumes a canvas of 600x600 (see my comment to the question), so their method captures massive downsampling aka "effective resolution". The real problem is their failure to mention that 600px square image is optimal. –  Yorik Commented Oct 14, 2021 at 16:05
• @Yorik Good observation. That makes sense. I don't think you understand their application. The whole purpose of it is to crop a regular photo to their desired dimension with proper sizing (guidance whether or not the face is within the margin of error). If you had a perfect passport photo you wouldn't need the application to begin with. Think Mom wants a passport photo and you have have only a cell phone and the photo needs to be 2in x 2inc, with the face 1in-1.3in wide. –  Evan Carroll Commented Oct 14, 2021 at 16:17
• So reducing and printing a 7000px square image as 2inch square @ 300ppi tends to blur the contents. I think the point of the uploader is to help identify potential passport rejection problems. So objecting to an overly reduced image is possibly part of the rationale. If it were me, and I knew the desired spec(!), I would reduce the size before uploading to check for sharpness. But I have done a lot of book design even going back to the 80s so I know what to look for. The site doesn't assume lots of knowledge, but the error would be improved by actionable information for graphics design novices –  Yorik Commented Oct 14, 2021 at 16:20
• I will add that it isn't simply a wording problem: I know lots of "normal" people whose eyes glaze over even trying to relate the most basic information about size and ppi etc. –  Yorik Commented Oct 14, 2021 at 16:23
• I created a google sheet for this. it could be useful to find out how much should you resize the image to bypass the validator. –  Ali Ghanavatian Commented Oct 29, 2021 at 8:56

Evan Carroll I am so sorry that these people are such eggheads desparate to prove how smart they are. And actually do nothing to actually answer your question, pathetic.

I got the same message. Here is what I did to fix it:

• Open MS Paint
• Click resize
• Click Pixels
• increase the pixel count. I went from 600 to 800 then try uploading again and it worked perfectly for me. Good Luck!

• 2 This does not provide an answer to the question. It was about doing it in an application. Once you have sufficient reputation you will be able to comment on any post ; instead, provide answers that don't require clarification from the asker . - From Review –  Rohit Gupta Commented Jun 22, 2023 at 6:45

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We all have that perfect photo. 

The one your friend took a few months ago…You know the one. 

What if there was a way to take that photo and make it your passport picture for the next ten years? 

There’s a way–as long as the subject’s face is clearly visible and the photo was taken within the last 6 (six) months. Keep reading to find out how a strategic passport photo crop can have US citizens looking at their perfect photo every time they open their US passport–all done without hours wasted on figuring out confusing cropping tools.

Crop a photo to passport size

There are numerous ways to crop an existing photo to a passport-size one, especially if the image has been saved in a high-quality format (e.g., .jpg between 54Kb and 10MB) or scanned at a minimum resolution of 300 px/inch (for physical prints). Some methods, such as using Photoshop to crop the photo, require a certain amount of technical know-how. While others (e.g., using Passport Photo Online ) are so intuitive that almost everyone can figure them out. 

When taking a passport photo, it is crucial to have the correct dimensions. Cutting a regular photo to size can result in rejection, as the US passport agents have specific requirements for a passport size photo. Therefore, it is always best to use a digital passport photo tool to ensure the dimensions are correct.

How to crop a passport photo online?

There’s an abundance of online photo croppers available on the internet, including the free cropping tool provided by the US Department of State. There are also third-party companies such as 123passport, IDPhoto4You , and persofoto.com, all offering photo cropping services at varying prices. 

While outcomes and levels of service vary using third-party software, only Passport Photo Online offers a 100% compliance or double-your-money-back guarantee. Couple our industry-leading guarantee with our simple 3-step process, and it’s no wonder we have over 3,800 5⭐ ratings on Trustpilot.com . 

To get a compliant biometric photo with Passport Photo Online, simply

• Click on the “Upload a photo” button and select the source image for the passport photo.
• Our state-of-the-art software automatically crops your image to the government-mandated standard while simultaneously removing any background items and/or other impurities.
• Your government-compliant passport photo is ready to download in seconds, with optional physical prints delivered to any address in the US (for in-person passport applications or renewals by mail).

That’s all there is to it. No advanced technical skills or wasted hours figuring out confusing online cropping tools. 

Crop a photo to passport size on iPhone

The 3-step process mentioned above can also be repeated using our dedicated iOS application . By downloading our app, users have the additional option of snapping their passport photo using their mobile device’s camera or uploading an existing photo and having the software crop the photo to the required specifications.

Cropping a photo to passport size on Android

Don't worry Android users, we have you covered with our dedicated Android app . Simply fire up the app and snap a new passport photo at will or use an existing photo as the image source–the choice is up to you. Whatever your decision, the application will crop any compatible image into a US passport photo.

No need to cut passport photos manually 

Here at Passport Photo Online, we’ve tried to make getting passport photos as easy as possible–during every step of the process. That’s why our image cropping and background removal are done automatically and why our photos are delivered pre-cut to any address in the US – there’s no risk of human error and subsequent photo rejection.

By using our convenient service, there’s never any need to cut passport-size photos out of templates. Once your photos arrive in the mail, you’re good to go, with no additional actions required. 

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While there are many ways to crop a photo to passport size, wouldn't you rather spend your time doing something other than fiddling with complicated software? With Passport Photo Online ’s intuitive interface, there’s no need to spend hours trying to get your favorite photo to comply with US regulations–everything is done automatically!

Also, with all of our photos guaranteed to comply with US regulations (or double your money back) and arriving pre-cut, there is no risk your passport photo will be rejected due to faulty cropping or cutting.

So why not upload that favorite photo (starring you) and take our highly-rated service for a spin?

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Want to use that amazing photo your friend snapped for your new US passport? Now you can, with Passport Photo Online’s popular service available online and on dedicated mobile phone applications ( Android and iOS ). Best of all, there are no complex features to figure out since all the cropping, background removal, and cutting is done automatically (unlike some of those other apps). 

Simply download the application or visit our website to start the process. In no time at all, you’ll have a perfectly cropped passport photo that will make you smile whenever you open your passport.

Sources: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos/digital-image-requirements.html

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• Photo size must be 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm).
• Sized such that the head is between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (between 25 and 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.

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• Passport photo must be in color .
• Photo has white or off-white background . If you take photo against a white wall, there should be no decoration on the wall.
• Look straight to the camera. Both ears should be visible .
• The photo must be with neutral facial expression .
• Both eyes should be open .
• Mouth must be closed . No smiling.
• Do not wear a hat. Full face must be visible.
• There should be no other objects in the photo background or on the face, such as headset. There should be no hair on the face as well.
• If possible, do not wear glasses, especially glasses with dark frames. If you must wear glasses, ensure that there is no reflection on the glasses. Both eyes must be clearly visible.
• Forehead and eyebrows should be visible. Do not cover eyebrows with hair.
• There must be no shadow on the face and behind the head. Please see the tips below on how to avoid shadow in the photo.
• Lighting on the face must be even.

Lighting and Positioning

• Take photo in bright room. Use a white wall as background.
• Stand one meter away from the wall, otherwise there may be shadow on the wall.
• Use a tripod. Adjust the camera position to the eye level.
• When adjust the camera distance to leave enough space between the top of the head and top border of the photo.

Refer to the general guidelines for more details.

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• Select a country. Different countries/regions have different requirements for passport photos. With the country selection, our system will get correct the passport photo size from our database and use the information in the following steps.
• Upload your photo. The file size should be smaller that 10MB and the photo size should be smaller than 4000 x 3000 pixels. The system processes only .jpg or .jpeg files. It may a few moments to finish the uploading process depending on the file size of the photo and the connection bandwidth.

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How to make united states passport / visa photo at home, step 1: take a picture with a digital camera or a smartphone.

Make sure someone takes your passport photo for you. Selfies are not accepted. Make use of your tripod if you have one. By using a tripod, you will be able to keep the camera level and steady. Ideally, the person should be around 1 meter away from the camera.

Step 2: Choose a venue with appropriate lighting

Face a bright window or the door when taking a photo. In this way, shadows can be avoided on the face and in the background. It is essential that the face is evenly lit. Ensure that the face is free of shadows and glares.

Note: You do not need to worry about the background, since our online passport photo generator will automatically do it for you.

Step 3: Dress appropriately for your passport photo

Uniforms should not be worn. Put on regular street clothes for your photo.

Eyeglasses should not be worn. You should remove any sunglasses, tinted glasses, or glasses that you wear if you are taking a passport photo.

Ensure that your face is fully visible. Make sure your hair doesn't cover your face or obscure your eyes. In the case of very long bangs covering your eyebrows, pin them back with bobby pins. Although it's better to show your ears as well, that won't stop your photo from being accepted.

Passport photos don't allow hats unless they're religious headgear such as a headscarf or yarmulke.

Step 4: Pose for a passport photo

Face the camera straight on and look straight at it. Avoid tilting or rotating the head.

It is important that the shoulders are visible, and there should be enough space around the head to crop the picture.

Make sure the camera is at the same level as the head.

Step 5: Maintain neutral facial expressions

It's okay to smile in your passport photo, but the government prefers you to have a neutral facial expression.

Under the new international passport rules, it is usually not acceptable to smile or have your mouth open.

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• Apr 7, 2008

I've been trying to figure out how to crop a regular photo taken with my digital camera down to a 2x2 passport size photo. Everything I've found in the forums suggests ways I can change printing options, but since I'll be sending the photo out digitally, I'd like to know how to save the image in this size. I don't have Photoshop (except for PS Express), and when i use iPhoto's "Custom Size" option to set it to 2x2, it looks to me like it's still in a rectangular shape. When I save it as a "Square" it turns into a square, but a square that fills the page. Are there any other options that I have? Thank you for any advice!  

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I've never used PS Express so I don't know its capabilities. You might have better luck using Preview to crop and resize the image than iPhoto. Export the full size image from iPhoto and mess with it in Preview.  

arnoota said: I've been trying to figure out how to crop a regular photo taken with my digital camera down to a 2x2 passport size photo. Everything I've found in the forums suggests ways I can change printing options, but since I'll be sending the photo out digitally, I'd like to know how to save the image in this size. I don't have Photoshop (except for PS Express), and when i use iPhoto's "Custom Size" option to set it to 2x2, it looks to me like it's still in a rectangular shape. When I save it as a "Square" it turns into a square, but a square that fills the page. Are there any other options that I have? Thank you for any advice! Click to expand...

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Once you cropped it to a sqaure in Preview, use Tools >> Adjust Size to well, adjust the size.  

• Apr 8, 2008

Thank you! That worked well!  

• Jul 30, 2008

How to format multiple passport sizes on a single paper? Hi, This was a very useful discussion to format/crop the image to 2" x 2" passport size. Does anyone know how can I arrange multiple 2x2 thumbnails on a single photo paper? So I don't have to take many printouts for multiple passport photos. Thanks! Mihir  

http://www.epassportphoto.com/ I used this online tool to crop and print my passports photo. Worked just fine.  

tigerscorpion

• Sep 11, 2010

not working for me I tried resizing the square image in preview to 2" but it continues to print 2.75" square??? iphoto isn't helping...new to the Mac and frustrated. MIKE  

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• Jul 23, 2012

I did my passport recently and used the tool provided by the US Passport site. http://travel.state.gov/_res/flash/cropper/FIG_cropper.html#  

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What is a standard passport photo size, can i take my own passport photo at home, online passport and visa photo editing tool, can i use a u.s. photo tool to crop my passport photo, tips to take a proper passport photo at home.

There is no universal standard for all countries around the world. However, some size formats are widely known and used.

For European countries, especially EU member states, the standard passport picture size is 35 x 45 mm. This is also the ICAO standard, so if a country follows the ICAO criteria for its visa applications, you can refer to this format.

For the US and Mexico, the proportions are 2 x 2 inches. This is not just for passport photos but also visas: applicants for US visas have to use this format.

Besides these formats, there are other formats such as 3 x 4 cm, 2 x 3 cm, and 4 x 6 cm. As you can see from the sizes, the alignment of passport photos is usually either portrait (with its height longer than its base) or square (as is the case with the US photo size).

Yes, granted that your passport application does not require you only to take the passport picture at the processing office. You can take your own passport photo at home, so you can simply choose the one you like best and have complete control over your photos.

You will need to ensure that you have the right background, outfit, lighting, and other details required for identity photos.

The question, then is to ensure that your photo fulfills the size and proportion standards. While getting your dress code, pose, and lighting right is intuitive, getting sizes and proportions can be pretty tricky.

However, some tools can help you with this task.

With Visafoto, you can edit your homemade portraits into fully compliant passport and visa application photos instantly without thinking about how to crop, change backgrounds, or adjust proportions. Visafoto can change your background or even fix red-eye effects.

This tool can be handy when you need your photo done fast but properly and you want a guaranteed result. Visafoto’s customer service is also ready to help you through the process.

Image Upload Error

The Department of State has a tool to crop your photos into the size format of US passports. So yes, to a certain degree, if you simply need your passport photo to be cropped into the required size, this tool can help you.

However, as we have explained above, not all countries have the same passport photo size, and having the right size is not the end of photo requirements. Your photos must also have the right head-to-photo proportions, including the distance between the frames and your eyes. They also need to have the right background.

Understanding this, you may not find this Department of State tool handy if you need a passport photo for another country or do not yet have the right plain white background as required. The tool in its current version also needs to calculate head proportions correctly in all cases, which may make your photo results invalid, even though it was done through a government-made tool.

Learn more: U.S. passport and visa Photo Tool problems

To start, ensure you have a camera (this includes your smartphone) with a good enough resolution. We recommend using cameras with at least 5 Megapixels resolution.

Then, make sure you have good lighting. Daylight is ideal, but you must also ensure that there are no glares and that the lighting is even throughout the picture. There should be no shadows shown on you.

Now let’s think about the dress code. Usually, a light and plain background is needed, so it is recommended to wear darker clothing so it contrasts with the background. We also recommend that you opt for smart casual or more formal, though you don’t need to break out a tuxedo! This is so that the photo can be used more universally.

The rules for glasses and headwear may vary, but the general rule is if allowed, only glasses worn in everyday life are allowed. Among headwear, only daily religious ones are allowed.

When you’re posing for your picture, you must look straight at the camera and keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed. A slight smile may be beneficial so you don’t look tense.

Have your picture taken with the camera positioned 1,5-2 meters in front of you. Make sure your whole face and the upper part of your torso are captured.

Good luck with your application!

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USA Department of State has a neat webpage to help you format your own photos for submission.

http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/passports/FIG_cropper.swf

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12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC , 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

AnotherLostSoul   167

I just went into CVS at the time and asked them to snap a passport photo of me. Paid $10 for 4 passport photos...seemed something worth it instead of spend hours trying to make my own...but thanks for the link, anyway.

• 7 months later...

I love San Diego   18

Now now, it doesn't take hours... Just a few minutes!

Here it costs $15.95 for 2 photos (I could probably shop around) and I need like 8 so I am gonna make them myself for sure.

Umka36   781

Costco was $4.95 for a set of 4.

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