Passport Photo Maker
Upload a photo, remove the background with AI, and download a print-ready passport photo — free, no signup, nothing ever leaves your device.
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Every country uses a different photo size and aspect ratio. Here's what each one looks like in proportion.
United States
2 x 2 in
India / UK / Schengen
35 x 45 mm
Canada
50 x 70 mm
Vietnam
40 x 60 mm
Passport & ID Photo Size Guide
Getting a passport, visa, or ID photo rejected over the wrong dimensions is one of the most common (and avoidable) delays in any application process. Every country sets its own exact requirements for photo size, head position, and background color, and even being a few millimeters off can mean a rejected application and a wasted trip to a photo studio. This tool exists to remove that friction entirely — upload any photo, pick your country, and get an output that matches the official specification down to the pixel.
In the United States, passport and visa photos must be exactly 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51mm), with the head occupying roughly 50-69% of the photo height. India, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and the Schengen area generally require 35 x 45mm photos, while Canada asks for a slightly larger 50 x 70mm, and countries like Vietnam commonly use 40 x 60mm. This tool ships with all of these presets built in, along with a custom size option for anything else you might need — student ID cards, employee badges, exam admit cards, or any other official document with its own size rule.
Background color matters just as much as size. Most passport and visa authorities require a plain white or off-white background with no shadows, patterns, or other people visible. If your original photo was taken against a wall, bedsheet, or any busy background, use the built-in AI background removalfeature first — it runs entirely in your browser, detects the person in the photo, and replaces the background with a clean solid color of your choice, all without uploading your image anywhere.
Once your photo is cropped, backgrounded, and sized correctly, you can download a single high-resolution JPG for digital submission (online visa applications, passport renewal portals, exam registration forms), or generate a ready-to-print 4x6 inch sheet with as many copies as you need — useful if you're applying for multiple documents at once or printing copies for family members. Every output is generated at 300 DPI, the resolution photo printers and government photo-booth machines expect, so there's no quality loss when printed at a local studio or kiosk.
For best results when taking the photo yourself: use natural daylight or a bright, evenly lit room, avoid direct overhead light that casts shadows under your eyes or nose, stand at least an arm's length from a plain wall, keep a neutral facial expression with both eyes open, and have someone else take the picture so the camera stays level with your face. A photo taken this way, run through this tool's cropping and background tools, will meet almost any country's passport photo requirements without needing a professional studio visit.
Looking for exact specifications for a specific country? See our dedicated guides for theUS passport photo size and theIndia passport photo size, including exact pixel dimensions at different print resolutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size should a passport photo be?+
It depends on the country. The US requires 2x2 inches (51x51mm). India, the UK, the EU/Schengen area, and Australia mostly require 35x45mm. Canada uses 50x70mm, and Vietnam commonly uses 40x60mm. Always check your specific country’s passport or visa office page before submitting, since requirements occasionally change.
Can I take a passport photo with my phone?+
Yes. Stand about 1.5 meters from a plain wall in even, natural light (avoid harsh shadows on your face), look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, and have someone else take the photo so it stays level and centered. Upload the result to this tool to crop it to the exact required size.
Why was my passport photo rejected?+
The most common reasons are: a non-plain or shadowed background, the face not being centered or too small/large in the frame, glasses with glare, a non-neutral expression, or incorrect physical dimensions. Using a tool that enforces the exact pixel dimensions at 300 DPI, like this one, eliminates the sizing issue entirely.
Is it okay to wear glasses in a passport photo?+
Most countries now discourage or outright ban glasses in passport photos because of glare and reflections that can obscure the eyes. If you wear glasses, it’s safest to remove them for the photo unless your country’s guidelines explicitly allow them.
Does this tool store or upload my photo?+
No. All cropping, background removal, and resizing happens directly in your browser using the Canvas API and an on-device AI model. Your photo is never sent to or stored on any server, so nothing about your image leaves your device.
Can I print the photo at home?+
Yes. Use the "Download 4x6 Print Sheet" option, which lays out multiple copies of your photo at 300 DPI on a standard 4x6 inch sheet — the size most photo printing kiosks and home printers accept. Just specify how many copies you need.
What background color should I use?+
Most countries require a plain white or off-white background. A few (like some Schengen countries) accept light grey or light blue. Use the "Remove Background" tool first, then pick the color your country requires from the background dropdown.