Working with Children Check photo maker (Victoria)
A Victorian Working with Children Check photo is a colour JPG of at least 406 × 521 pixels and under 5 MB, showing only your head and shoulders against a plain, light background. Frame it here so it is not sent back.
- Free, no watermark
- Photo stays on your device
- No retouching
- Rules checked 11 November 2026
Victorian WWCC photo requirements
| File type | JPG or JPEG |
|---|---|
| File size | Less than 5 MB |
| Minimum size | 406 × 521 pixels |
| How recent | Less than 12 months old |
| Colour | Must be in colour |
| Framing | Only your head and shoulders |
| Background | Plain and light-coloured, with strong contrast between your face and the background |
| Lighting and focus | Well lit with no shadows, in sharp focus |
Checked against the official source on 11 November 2026. Source: Victorian Government: Requirements for an acceptable photo. Rules change without notice, so read the official page before you submit.
What the photo must show
- Face the camera with your head straight, not tilted.
- Keep a neutral expression with your eyes open.
- Glasses are acceptable if you normally wear them.
- Head coverings are acceptable if worn for religious or medical reasons.
New application or new photo?
For a new application through Service Victoria, the app normally takes your photo with your phone's camera as part of the process, so no file is needed. You need a photo file when you are asked to supply a replacement, for example when the first photo was not acceptable, or when your card is being reissued and the photo on file is too old. The rules on this page are the ones the Victorian Government publishes for those uploads.
Other states are different
Each Australian state and territory runs its own scheme with its own name and process. This page covers Victoria only. Check your own state's requirements before using these sizes anywhere else.
Why a WWCC photo is sent back
- A PNG or HEIC file. The upload accepts JPG or JPEG only; this tool always saves a JPG.
- A photo smaller than 406 × 521 pixels, often a cropped screenshot or a picture saved from social media.
- A dark or patterned background with little contrast against your face or hair.
- Shadows across the face from overhead lighting.
- A photo more than 12 months old.
✓ Good: plain background, even light, neutral face
✕ Shadow on the wall and face
✕ Busy background
✕ Glare on glasses
✕ Selfie taken too close
✕ Too dark, orange light
More on this in why ID photos get rejected. The examples use an off-white wall. The background row in the table above gives the exact colour this document asks for.
How to use this tool
- Ask someone to take the photo from about 1.5 m, at eye level, in even daylight in front of a plain wall.
- Add the photo above. The tool finds your face and frames it to the size on this page.
- Check the green lines: one on the top of your head, one on your chin. Drag or zoom to adjust.
- Read the automatic checks, then download. Nothing in the photo is retouched, only cropped and resized.
Questions about the Working with Children Check photo (Victoria)
What size is a Working with Children Check photo in Victoria?
A Victorian Working with Children Check photo must be at least 406 × 521 pixels, in JPG or JPEG format, and less than 5 MB. It shows only your head and shoulders.
Can I wear glasses in my WWCC photo?
Yes, if you normally wear them. The Victorian rules say glasses are acceptable in that case.
How recent does the photo need to be?
Less than 12 months old.
Can I use my passport photo?
Yes, if it is less than 12 months old, in colour, and you have it as a JPG of at least 406 × 521 pixels that shows only your head and shoulders on a plain, light background.
Guides for this photo
- Why passport and ID photos get rejectedThe reasons authorities list themselves, and how to avoid each
- How to take a passport photo at homeDistance, light, background and pose, step by step
- Are edited or AI passport photos allowed?What ten authorities say about retouching, filters and AI
- Can I take my own passport photo?Where a home photo is accepted, and where it is not