Crop a photo to 35 × 45 mm — Zimbabwe 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 white background. #ffffff |
| Glasses | Clear glasses only, no reflections; sunglasses prohibited. |
| Head covering | Religious reasons only; must not cover the facial oval. |
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 white background.
- 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
Zimbabwe-specific things to know
- Zimbabwe asks for a studio photograph on a white background with the applicant in dark upper clothes — no polo-necks, earrings or glasses, and the hair tied up to show the ears and the neck.
- The size is given as 4.5 cm long by 3.5 cm wide, two colour photographs.
- The passport is processed in Zimbabwe, not at the Embassy, so the photographs travel with the application form.
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: Embassy of Zimbabwe in London (consular services for the Registrar General's Office). Last checked against the official page on 1 Oct 2026.
What the source confirms
- Embassy of Zimbabwe in London, «Passport Application» (renewal): 2 colour photographs 4.5 cm long by 3.5 cm wide, taken at a studio with a white background; the applicant wears dark-coloured upper clothes; no earrings, no glasses, minimal make-up, no polo-necks; an applicant with long hair, braids or a weave ties the hair up to show the ears and the neck.
- Same page, the documents: the original and a photocopy of the Zimbabwean long birth certificate; the original and a photocopy of the National Registration Card (Chitupa) for those of 16 and above (the National ID cards are processed and issued only in Zimbabwe); a marriage certificate and photocopy for married women; proof of citizenship if citizenship is by descent, registration or naturalisation; a photocopy of the biodata page of the passport; at least one original Zimbabwean ID document is required to start the application from the Embassy.
- Same page, the process: an administration fee of £65 is charged by the Embassy for all passport applications; the processing, including the payment of the processing fee (USD 170 ordinary, up to 21 working days; USD 270 up to 48 hours, as read on the page), is done in Zimbabwe by the applicant or by a relative nominee; all passports are processed in Zimbabwe and not at the Embassy.
Questions people ask before cropping
What size must a passport photo be in Zimbabwe?
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 white background.
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.