Passport Photo Maker

Create correctly sized passport, visa and ID photos at home, with face guides and a ready-to-print sheet.

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Drag to move · scroll or pinch to zoom. Fit the face inside the oval, with the top of the head on the upper line and the chin on the lower line.

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How to use Passport Photo Maker

  1. 1

    Upload a photo

    Use a sharp, front-facing photo taken against a plain, light wall with even lighting.

  2. 2

    Choose the country

    Pick the country and document. The face is aligned automatically to the official head size, and you can fine-tune it by dragging and zooming.

  3. 3

    Download and print

    Save a single 300 DPI photo for online applications, or a 4×6 in, A4 or Letter sheet to print at home or at a photo kiosk.

Passport photos without the photo booth

Official photos have strict rules about size and how large the head must be within the frame. This tool knows the requirements for the most common documents: 2×2 inch photos for US and Indian passports and visas, 35×45 mm photos for the UK, Ireland, the Schengen area and most of Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, 50×70 mm for Canada, 33×48 mm for Chinese visas, and a custom size for anything else.

How the guides work

The two dashed lines show where the top of the head (including hair) and the chin should be. The shaded bands show the allowed range for the selected country, and the oval helps you centre the face. Auto-align finds your face, straightens a tilted head and scales it to the right size in one click. The face detection also runs in your browser.

Printing tips

  • Print the sheet at 100% / actual size and turn off “fit to page”, otherwise the photos come out the wrong size.
  • Use glossy or matte photo paper, or upload the 4×6 in sheet to any photo printing service. It is usually far cheaper than a booth.
  • Cut along the light grey lines.

Photo rules to remember

Most countries ask for a recent photo with a neutral expression, eyes open and mouth closed, no glasses, no shadows on the face or background, and a plain white or light grey background. Rules change from time to time, so always check your government's official guidance before you submit.

Frequently asked questions

Which countries are supported?
Ready-made sizes are included for the United States, the EU/Schengen area, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Romania, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, China and Japan, plus the ICAO 35×45 mm standard and a custom size.
Can I use the photo for an online application?
Yes. Download the single photo, which is saved as a 300 DPI JPG at the exact pixel size of the document, for example 600×600 px for a US 2×2 inch photo.
Does the tool change my background?
No. It keeps your original background, so take the photo against a plain white or light grey wall. If you need to clean up the background first, try our Remove Background tool.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Everything, including face detection, runs in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Will my photo be accepted?
The tool produces the correct size and head proportions, but acceptance also depends on lighting, expression and background. Check your government's official requirements before you submit.

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