Passport photos at home, sized correctly
Getting a passport photo taken costs money and a trip out, and photo booths often produce shadows or awkward crops. With a phone and a plain wall you can do it yourself – the hard part is getting the size and head position exactly right. This passport photo maker knows the official dimensions for common documents and positions your face accordingly.
Supported documents
| Document | Photo size | Head height (chin to crown) |
|---|---|---|
| United States passport / visa | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm), 600 × 600 px digital | 25–35 mm |
| United Kingdom passport | 35 × 45 mm | 29–34 mm |
| Schengen visa / EU passports | 35 × 45 mm | 32–36 mm |
| Canada passport | 50 × 70 mm | 31–36 mm |
| Australia passport | 35 × 45 mm | 32–36 mm |
| India visa / OCI | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) | 25–35 mm |
| China visa | 33 × 48 mm | 28–33 mm |
| Japan passport / visa | 35 × 45 mm | 32–36 mm |
| Generic | 35 × 45 mm | 32–36 mm |
Each option shows a short note with the key rules, such as background colour. Requirements change, so always check the official guidance of the issuing country before you print.
Taking a good photo
- Background: a plain white, cream or light grey wall with no patterns or shadows.
- Light: face a window for soft, even daylight. Avoid overhead lights that cast shadows under the eyes.
- Distance: have someone stand about 1.5 m away with the camera at eye level. Selfies at arm’s length distort faces.
- Pose: face the camera directly, eyes open, mouth closed, neutral expression. Hair away from the eyes.
- No hats or tinted glasses; religious head coverings are usually allowed if the face is fully visible.
Positioning with guides
After you add a photo, the tool runs face detection and positions the crop. With Show guides on:
- The blue line marks where the top of the head should be.
- The amber lines mark the allowed range for the chin.
If the face isn’t found, or you want to fine-tune it, use Zoom, Move left / right and Move up / down. Reset position returns to the automatic placement.
Replacing the background
If your wall isn’t plain enough, tick Replace background with white. This uses an AI model (about 7 MB, downloaded once) running on your device. Check the hair edges afterwards; for best acceptance, a genuinely plain background is still preferable.
Printing
Press Download photo + 4×6 print sheet. You get the single digital photo – for online applications – and a sheet with several copies laid out on 4×6 in (10×15 cm) paper. Print it at actual size / 100%, not “fit to page”, at home on photo paper or at a photo kiosk, then cut the photos out along the edges. Measure one with a ruler to confirm the size.
Online applications
Many countries now accept digital photos for online renewals. Use the single-photo download, and if the portal has a file-size limit, reduce it with Compress Image. For other ID-style photos with custom sizes, combine Crop Image and Resize Image.
Privacy
Your face is personal data. All detection, editing and printing layout happens in your browser, so the photo is never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my own passport photo at home?
Yes, for most countries. Use a plain light wall, even daylight, no shadows and a neutral expression, and have someone take the photo from about 1.5 m away at eye level.
How do I print the photo?
Print the 4×6 sheet at actual size or 100% (not "fit to page") on 4×6 in (10×15 cm) photo paper at home or at a photo kiosk or pharmacy, then cut out the photos.
What size is a US passport photo?
2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), with the head 1 to 1⅜ inches (25–35 mm) from chin to top of hair, on a white or off-white background. The digital file is 600 × 600 pixels.
Can I wear glasses?
Rules vary. The US does not allow glasses; many other countries allow them if there is no glare and the eyes are clearly visible. Removing them is the safest choice.
Will the white background replacement be accepted?
It usually works well, but check the hair edges carefully – the tool reminds you to. Some authorities reject photos that look edited, so a real plain background is best.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Face detection, background replacement and cropping all happen on your device.