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Source-reviewed preset
Australia Citizenship photo maker
Make a verified Australia Citizenship photo at 1200 × 1600px. Check official size, background and framing rules, then create it free. The tool is preselected for this application and processes the portrait on your device.
- Digital size
- 1200 × 1600px
- Print size
- 36 × 48 mm
- Background
- Neutral or light grey
- Reviewed
- 15 July 2026
Private browser workspace
- 1Document & photo
- 2Modify
- 3Download
Step 1 · Add a photo
Choose a clear portrait
Face detection and permitted edits run locally in this browser. The portrait is never sent to the Photo Pass server.
JPEG, PNG or WebP · up to 20 MB- Free download
- No account
- No watermark
- Digital and print output
Application guidance
Australia Citizenship requirements at a glance
Use these values for the selected authority, then compare the final portrait with the linked official instructions before submission.
Exported as a fresh JPEG file.
Keep the background even and free of visible shadows.
Face forward with eyes visible and a natural expression.
How do I make this photo?
- Keep the preselected Australia Citizenship preset.
- Choose a recent, clear portrait with one front-facing subject.
- Review the automatic 32–36 mm from chin to crown framing and keep the background neutral or light grey.
- Use only edits permitted by the issuing authority, then export the 1200 × 1600px JPEG.
What should I check before submission?
- Confirm the portrait represents the applicant’s current appearance.
- Check both eyes are visible and avoid blur, glare, hard shadows or covered facial features.
- Compare the exported crop with the authority source; correct dimensions alone do not guarantee acceptance.
- Keep the original background and do not retouch or digitally enhance the portrait.
- Keep the final file at or below 3500 KB.
What file will Photo Pass create?
The digital download is a JPEG cropped to 1200 × 1600 pixels. You can also prepare a 300 DPI A4, A5 or 6 × 4 inch print sheet using the physical 36 × 48 mm size. Review printer scaling and disable “fit to page” when exact physical dimensions are required.
Who reviewed this requirement?
The Photo Pass editorial team checked the preset against the linked issuing-authority material on 15 July 2026. The review covers dimensions, background, head placement, format, file-size limits and stated editing restrictions. Requirements can change, so the authority source remains the final reference.
Read the verification methodology or report an inaccurate requirement.
Why might a correctly sized photo be rejected?
Common causes include an old or altered portrait, an incorrect expression, closed or obscured eyes, uneven lighting, a visible shadow, low resolution, an unapproved background or a crop that does not match the required head position. Application channels can also impose a different file limit or capture process.
What is specific to this citizenship?
Australian authorities publish detailed capture examples covering expression, lighting, head position and digital alteration. A correctly sized export should still be compared with those examples, particularly when the original was taken on a phone rather than by a professional photographer.
Citizenship applications may use a photograph for identity checking before a later passport application. Follow the citizenship authority’s own size, file and editing rules rather than substituting the country’s passport preset.
Primary evidence
Open official source Reviewed by Photo Pass editorial team · 15 July 2026Checked against the issuing authority
The source supports the core requirement recorded above. Review it again if your application form or appointment instructions show a different rule.
Photo Pass is an independent preparation tool. It is not affiliated with the issuing authority and cannot guarantee acceptance.