Passport Photo Maker

Passport photo requirements vary by country, but generally include: a plain white or off-white background, a neutral facial expression with mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible, no glasses, head must be centered and fill 70-80% of the frame, and the photo must be in color and printed at 300 DPI. Our tool automatically applies the correct requirements for your selected country.

We support passport specifications for over 50 countries including the United States (2x2 inch), United Kingdom (35x45mm), European Union Schengen (35x45mm), Canada (50x70mm), Australia (35x45mm), China (33x48mm), Japan (35x45mm), India, South Korea, and many more. Select your country and the correct spec is applied automatically.

Yes, you can use a home photo as long as it meets the official requirements. Use a plain white wall as background, ensure good even lighting (no shadows on face), look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, and take the photo with the camera at eye level. Our tool will help you crop and adjust it to the exact official specifications.

Yes. As of 2020, the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standard and most countries require that glasses must be removed for passport photos. This ensures that facial recognition software can accurately scan and verify your identity at border control.

Yes. Our AI automatically detects and removes the background from your photo, replacing it with the required plain white, off-white, or light blue background depending on your country's passport specification. The background removal works even with complex hair or fine edges.

Most countries require that passport photos be taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance. Some countries allow photos up to 12 months old. Our tool helps you create a photo that meets the technical requirements, but you should ensure the photo accurately represents your current appearance.

Yes. Children and even newborn infants need passport photos. For very young children, they should be photographed facing the camera with a neutral expression. Infants may be laid on a white sheet and photographed from above. Our tool accommodates all ages.

For most online passport applications, a JPEG file under 10MB is required. For professional printing, we export at 300 DPI which gives you the highest quality possible. Our tool automatically exports the optimal file for both digital submission and physical printing.