Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Malawi passport
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Exact numbers for this document
| Parameter | What it must be |
|---|---|
| Print size | 35 × 45 mm |
| Pixels at 300 dpi | 413 × 531 px |
| Pixels at 600 dpi | 827 × 1063 px |
| Aspect ratio | 7:9 |
| Head, share of height | 70–80% of photo height |
| Background | Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients. |
| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
What this document is
Malawian passports are issued by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services. The application is filed online at epassport.gov.mw; the biometrics — photo, fingerprints and signature — are then captured live at an immigration office, and the passport fee is paid at the Malawi Savings Bank.
How to crop it, in three steps
- 01
Upload a photo taken face-on, in even light
- 02
The tool finds the face and aligns the frame itself — check that the head lands in 70–80%
- 03
Save the 35 × 45 mm result — print it or attach it to the application
What we fix for free, and what AI fixes
Fixed for free
- Background. Replaced with the one this document asks for: plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients.
- Head tilt. Straightened if the head leans slightly to one side.
- Frame. Exactly 35 × 45 mm, by the document’s rules.
- A light shadow on one side of the face. Gently brightened.
- File and print sheet. A file to the document’s rules and a 10 × 15 or A4 sheet to print.
What can't be fixed for free, AI correction fixes
- Hard shadows and uneven light on the face.
- A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given.
- Too few pixels. If the original is smaller than 413 × 531 px, enlarging it only blurs the face.
- Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera.
Glare on the lenses. Take the glasses off or turn away from the light source and shoot again.
Why these photos get rejected — and how to fix each one
Malawi-specific things to know
- Malawi asks for «clear white background» photographs of 4.5 × 3.5 cm in London — height first — and the application is sent to Malawi, so the processing takes months.
- Applicants come in person and passports are processed on Tuesdays only at the London High Commission.
Printing on a single sheet
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.
Print at 100% scale, borderless, and turn off fit-to-page so each photo keeps its exact size.
10 × 15 cm · 4 × 6″Photos: 8 (4 × 2)
A4 · 21 × 29.7 cmPhotos: 36 (6 × 6)
Where these numbers come from
Source: Malawi High Commission in London and Malawi Consulate General in South Africa — Department of Immigration of Malawi. Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Malawi High Commission in London, passport requirements: all applicants book an appointment in advance and come in person; passports are processed on Tuesdays only and appointments should be made at least 7 days ahead; renewal for adults and children over 10 — the old passport, two passport photos with a clear white background (4.5 × 3.5 cm), marriage, divorce or death certificates for married women who want to change their names, a birth certificate and a national identity card for those born outside Malawi, fee £65 (cash only).
- Same page, replacement and minors: lost passport — a police report, two passport-size photos with a clear white background, copies of the lost or previous passports, fee £70 (cash only); minors below 10 years — two passport-size photos with a clear white background, a police report for a loss and copies of previous passports, fee £60 (cash only); all passports are sent to Malawi for processing, and because of the volume the High Commission recommends applying at least 180 days before the expiry of the visa or the need for a new document; an emergency travel document (for travel to Malawi only) costs £35.
- Malawi Consulate General in South Africa (Sandton), «Passport»: replacement of an old passport — the old passport, two passport-size photographs (coloured on a white background), the application form duly filled in black ink, the applicant present in person; a lost passport — a police affidavit, a copy of the original passport, two coloured passport-size photographs on a white background and the form; minors — copies of the parents' passports (page 1), two passport-size photographs coloured on a white background, two application forms and a consent form; all passports take 2–3 months to process.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a passport photo be in Malawi?
35 × 45 mm. 70–80% of photo height.
How many pixels is 35 × 45 mm when printed?
413 × 531 px (300 dpi) · 827 × 1063 px (600 dpi).
How much of the frame should the head take?
70–80% of photo height.
What background does this document need?
Plain light background without textures or noticeable gradients.
What can’t be fixed here for free?
Hard shadows and uneven light on the face. A smile, raised brows or a half-open mouth. Cropping keeps the face it was given. Clothing and pose. Shoulders out of frame, body turned away from the camera. AI fixes this from the same photo — you see the result before paying.
How many photos fit on one 10×15 cm sheet?
4 × 2 frames fit on one 10×15 cm sheet — 8 copies from a single print.