Passport & ID photos
that pass, every time 📸

Embassy-grade passport, visa, and national ID photos for 30+ countries — sized, cropped, and white-balanced to official spec. Runs in your browser, so your photo never leaves your device.

Make passport photo Country specs

30+ countries No upload 300 DPI print-ready Print 4×6 template

Country-specific requirements

Each country sets its own dimensions, head size ratio, and background rules. Our passport tool has presets for the 12 most common; here's the reference — confirm against your embassy's current guidelines before printing.

🇺🇸United States

Size: 2×2 in (51×51mm)
Head: 25-35mm
Background: Plain white
Age: Last 6 months

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Size: 45×35mm
Head: 29-34mm
Background: Plain cream / light grey
Age: Last 1 month

🇯🇵Japan

Size: 45×35mm
Head: 32-36mm
Background: Plain white, no pattern
Age: Last 6 months

🇰🇷South Korea

Size: 35×45mm
Head: 32-36mm
Background: Plain white
Age: Last 6 months

🇪🇺Schengen / EU

Size: 35×45mm
Head: 32-36mm
Background: Plain, light colored
Age: Last 6 months

🇨🇦Canada

Size: 50×70mm
Head: 31-36mm
Background: Plain white
Age: Last 6 months

🇦🇺Australia

Size: 35-40×45-50mm
Head: 32-36mm
Background: Plain light
Age: Last 6 months

🇨🇳China (visa)

Size: 33×48mm
Head: 28-33mm
Background: Plain white
Age: Last 6 months

🇮🇳India

Size: 50×50mm (passport)
Head: 25-35mm
Background: Plain white
Age: Last 6 months

🇸🇬Singapore

Size: 35×45mm
Head: 28-34mm
Background: Plain white
Age: Last 3 months

🇩🇪Germany (ID)

Size: 35×45mm (biometric)
Head: 32-36mm
Background: Plain light grey
Age: Last 6 months

🇫🇷France

Size: 35×45mm
Head: 32-36mm
Background: Light grey (not pure white)
Age: Last 6 months

⚠️ Embassy requirements change. We check quarterly but your local consulate is the source of truth — confirm before a critical submission.

Passport photo checklist

Face centered, eyes roughly ⅓ from top
Neutral expression, mouth closed (some countries allow a slight smile)
Eyes open, fully visible (no glasses unless medically required + prescription)
Plain background, no patterns, no shadows
Head-on orientation, both ears visible (unless covered by religious headwear)
Uniform lighting, no red-eye, no filters
Natural skin tone — no heavy Photoshop
No hats (religious headwear OK with oval face visible)
No sunglasses / tinted lenses
No uniforms (including camouflage shirts)
No other people, pets, or props

Why submissions get rejected

Shadow on face or background

Most common rejection. Shoot facing a window with diffuse light, not directly under a ceiling lamp.

Wrong head size ratio

Each country specifies head-to-frame ratio. Our tool's country preset crops this automatically — use it.

Expression too animated

Smile shows teeth? Eyes partially closed? Retake.

Old photo (>6 months)

Even if your face hasn't changed, embassies reject based on date.

Filters / beauty mode

Smartphone beauty filters smooth features. Turn them off.

Glasses reflections

If you must wear glasses, remove glare in post with the Photo Editor.

Workflow — from smartphone shot to print-ready

Shoot against a white wallNatural light from the side. Phone at eye level, ~1.5m away.
Open Passport Photo MakerPassport Photo Maker — pick your country preset.
Let auto-crop align faceFace detection finds eyes and centers per country spec.
Touch up background (if needed)Use BG Remove for a perfect white background.
Export print-ready PDFGet a 4×6 print with 4 or 6 copies tiled — take to any photo kiosk.

FAQ

Is this accepted by the US State Department?

The spec our tool produces matches US State Department guidelines (2×2 in, white background, 25-35mm head). Final acceptance is at submission; we can't guarantee against operator discretion.

Does my photo get uploaded?

Never. The entire passport maker runs in your browser. Your face is not sent to any server.

Can I print at home?

Yes — our output is 300 DPI print-ready. A good inkjet on photo paper produces acceptable results; for best results, use a kiosk at CVS, Walgreens, or your local photo shop.

How do I print multiple copies on one 4×6?

Our export creates a 4×6 or 5×7 sheet with 4-6 copies tiled — common for kiosk submission. Select "Print layout" in the tool.

Does my country support biometric passport photos?

Most EU, East Asian, and Anglosphere countries do. We follow ICAO standards. Your embassy's website will list the exact requirements.

Can I wear a hijab or yarmulke?

Yes — most countries (US, UK, EU, Canada, Japan, Korea) allow religious headwear as long as the face oval from chin to hairline is visible.

What about a child's passport photo?

Same rules, but many countries relax the "neutral expression" for children under 5. Tilt the phone, keep both eyes visible, plain white background.

Is it really free?

Yes. No subscription, no watermark, no upload. Premium ($3.99/mo) removes ads and increases batch capacity if you're processing many photos.

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