New Zealand Passport Photo — free online maker
For New Zealand passport applications and renewals (DIA / Te Tari Taiwhenua). Works on your phone, nothing is uploaded.
Official specifications
| Print size | 45 × 35 mm (portrait 35 × 45) |
| Digital size | 35:45 ratio, high resolution; our export is 827 × 1063 @ 600 DPI — above any portal minimum |
| Background | Plain light-coloured (light grey works well), no shadows or objects |
| Head size | About 70–80% of photo height |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed, both eyes open |
| Recency | Within the last 6 months |
New Zealand quirks worth knowing
- Same format as UK/Schengen: 35 × 45 mm with a light background — a compliant UK or Schengen crop is dimensionally identical, but always check the portal's current checklist before reusing a file.
- Online applications: renewals and applications go through the DIA online service; a high-resolution digital file is what matters, and our 600 DPI export clears any minimum.
- Children: kids of any age need their own photo with nobody else in frame (see the baby & child guide).
How it works
- Tap the button — the NZ 35 × 45 format is pre-selected.
- Upload a photo taken against a plain wall (see the home photo guide).
- Face detection frames the crop; download the digital file for your application.
Everything runs locally in your browser — the photo never leaves your device.
Related: Australia passport photo · UK passport photo · all size chart