New Zealand Passport photo maker

Upload a photo — we size it to the official New Zealand Passport photo specification and check it before you pay. We never retouch your face. Your photo stays on your device.

Use a recent photo: face the camera, even light, no glasses. Background: plain, light-coloured background.

Official requirements

Head size (our recommended framing — no official number)50%–65% of photo height
Digital fileJPEG, 250 KB – 5 MB
BackgroundPlain, light-coloured background
  • 3:4 ratio, 900×1200 to 4500×6000 pixels, JPG 250 KB – 5 MB
  • Space above the head and on both sides; include shoulders and upper chest
  • Neutral expression (no smile), mouth closed, eyes open
  • Clear prescription glasses allowed without glare; no sunglasses
  • Taken in the last 6 months; not edited, filtered or changed with AI

pixtidy exports a 1200×1600 px JPEG, inside the official limits.

Source: NZ Passports: passport photos · checked 2026-09-30. Official rules can change — always double-check with the issuing authority.

Why pixtidy

  • No edits to your face. Officials reject photos changed with filters or AI. We only crop, level and resize.
  • Every rule checked. Head size, eye line, background, lighting, focus and file size — before you pay.
  • Private. Processing happens in your browser. We never upload or store your photo.
  • Rejected? Full refund. If an official rejects a photo we marked as passing, email us for a refund.

Frequently asked questions

›What size is a New Zealand Passport photo?

It is a digital photo with no set print size. There is no official head-size number; we frame the head at 50%–65% of the photo height so the head and shoulders are clearly visible. Digital file: JPEG, 250 KB – 5 MB. pixtidy exports 1200×1600 pixels, inside the official limits.

›Can I crop my New Zealand passport photo?

Yes. NZ Passports suggests taking a wider shot that includes your shoulders, then cropping to the correct head size. The photo must be 3:4, 900×1200 to 4500×6000 pixels, JPG, 250 KB to 5 MB. Do not edit, filter or use AI to change how you look.

›Can I wear glasses in my NZ passport photo?

Clear prescription glasses are allowed if the frames are not thick, there is no glare on the lenses and your eyes are clearly visible. Sunglasses and tinted lenses are not allowed.

›Can I take a New Zealand Passport photo at home with my phone?

Yes. Ask someone to take it from about 1–1.5 m away at eye level, in daylight, in front of a plain, light-coloured wall (light grey works well). Face the camera with a neutral expression and no glasses. Upload it here and we crop, size and check it for you.

›Why do photos get rejected?

The most common reasons are: head too small or too large, shadows on the face or background, wrong background colour, glasses or glare, a tilted head, blur, and photos edited with filters or AI. Our checker tests each of these before you pay.

›Do you edit or retouch my face?

No. Officials reject photos altered with filters or AI, so we only crop, level and resize. We never change your face or replace the background.

›Is my photo uploaded to your servers?

No. Everything runs in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device and we never store it.

›What if my photo is rejected?

If an official rejects a photo our checker marked as passing, email support@pixtidy.com and we refund you in full.

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pixtidy is not affiliated with any government agency. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.