What Are the Digital File Specifications?
A DFAT-compliant digital passport photo must be:
- Format: JPEG
- Dimensions: 35 mm × 45 mm (portrait)
- Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI (≈413 × 532 pixels)
- Colour: True colour (not black and white)
- Background: Plain white or very light grey
- Head size: 32–36 mm chin to crown
How to Use a Digital Photo for Online Passport Application
If applying via the Australian Passport Office online system:
1. Upload your digital photo during the application flow 2. The system validates it against DFAT standards automatically 3. If your photo passes, no physical print is required
If applying on paper:
- You must attach a physical 45×35 mm print to the form
- A digital file alone is not sufficient for paper applications
Can I Print a Digital Passport Photo at Home?
Yes — if you have a photo printer that can output at 300 DPI or higher. Options:
- Home inkjet printer — use photo paper, set to 35×45 mm, 300+ DPI
- Supermarket photo kiosk — Kmart, Target, Officeworks — upload the file and print at correct size
- Chemist or pharmacy — most will print from a digital file
Ensure the printed photo is not glossy to the point of reflection, and does not have any digital watermarks.
What's Included in Our Digital Download
When you use our service (from A$17.99), you receive:
- High-resolution JPEG compliant with DFAT requirements
- Print-ready PDF with 6 prints on one A4 sheet (for paper applications)
- Instant email delivery
- 30-day access to re-download
- 100% acceptance guarantee
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — if you apply via the Australian Passport Office online portal, you can upload a digital JPEG directly.
JPEG format, 35×45 mm, minimum 300 DPI, colour, with a white or very light grey background.
Yes — Officeworks photo kiosks can print from your digital file. Specify 35×45 mm at 300 DPI.
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