How it works
- Take a photo facing the camera against a plain wall, in even light, from about 1–1.5 m away.
- Drop it in the box above. The tool finds your face, sizes it to the official rules and cleans the background.
- Press Create photos and download the digital photo and the print sheets.
About this tool
A New Zealand passport photo must be 35 × 45 mm with a plain and light-coloured background. Your face should fill about 65–80% of the photo’s height.
For online applications the tool also makes a 900 × 1200 px JPG under 5 MB.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a New Zealand passport photo?
35 × 45 mm. Your face should fill about 65–80% of the photo’s height.
What colour should the background be?
Plain and light-coloured. With “Make background plain” switched on, the tool replaces your background for you.
How do I print it?
Download the 4×6 in sheet and print it at a photo kiosk or online print service at “actual size”, then cut along the light grey lines.
Are these rules official?
They come from official government sources, but we could not confirm every number on the official page itself. Please check the linked official page before you submit.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Everything happens inside your browser, on your own device. Your files are never sent anywhere, and the tool keeps working even if you go offline after the page has loaded.