Guide
Digital photo vs printed passport photo
How digital-upload requirements differ from printed passport photos, and why you should treat them as related but separate outputs.
Use one strong crop, then export the digital file and the print sheet separately with the correct size, format, and file constraints.
A document photo can have two different delivery formats: a digital upload and a print-ready photo. The rules overlap, but not always perfectly.
How it works
Check file limits
Digital portals often care about file size and pixel dimensions more than print submissions do.
Check physical size
Printed photos care about millimeters, paper layout, and cut precision.
Avoid recomposing twice
One stable crop should power both outputs whenever possible.
Document the result
A printable summary helps you remember what profile and edits were used.
Common issues
Correct print size but wrong upload bytes
Correct upload size but weak print layout
Different crops for digital and print
Need a clean background first?
Remove the background in a separate tool, then return here to finish the crop, size, and export.
Background cleanup opens in a separate tool. Remove it there, then return here to crop and export.
Remove backgroundPrepare both outputs
Generate a digital export, a print sheet, and a clear compliance report from the same checker.
Open editorFAQ
Can a print-ready image be used for online upload?
Sometimes, but digital portals often have their own file-size and dimension constraints.
Should the digital and printed versions have different crops?
Usually no. One strong crop is better unless the official guidance clearly says otherwise.