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Passport Photo Maker

Create passport and ID photos in the correct size for many countries.

Always check the latest rules on your government's official website before you print.

Your files never leave your device.

When to use it

Passport Photo Maker turns an ordinary photo into a correctly sized passport or visa photo, and lays out several copies on a standard print sheet. Use it when renewing a passport, applying for a visa, an ID card, a residence permit or a driving licence, and avoid paying for a photo booth. You get the exact size for your country and guide lines that show where the head should be.

How to make a passport photo

  1. Choose the Photo size for your document, such as United States passport or visa: 2 × 2 in or United Kingdom: 35 × 45 mm.
  2. Tap Choose photo, or drag a clear, front-facing photo (JPG, PNG or HEIC) onto the box.
  3. Drag the photo to move it, and use Zoom (or pinch / scroll) until the face fits inside the oval and the top of the head and chin sit between the guide lines.
  4. Adjust Brightness if the photo is a little dark.
  5. Press Download photo for a single photo, or 4 × 6 in print sheet for printable copies.

A worked example

You need a US passport photo. Ask someone to photograph you against a white wall, about 1.5 m away, at eye level. Choose United States passport or visa: 2 × 2 in, open the photo, zoom until your head fills the space between the lines, and center your face in the oval. Press 4 × 6 in print sheet: you get six 2 × 2 in photos on one sheet, ready to print for about the cost of a standard photo print. A UK 35 × 45 mm sheet fits eight copies.

Taking a good photo

  • Light from the front, such as facing a window, to avoid shadows on the face and background.
  • Plain, light background with nothing behind you.
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed and eyes open, looking straight at the camera.
  • No hats, sunglasses or tinted glasses. Many countries now ask you to remove glasses completely.
  • Hair away from your face so your eyebrows and face outline are visible.
  • Use the back camera held by someone else; selfies distort faces at arm’s length.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing the wrong country size. US photos are square; most others are 35 × 45 mm.
  • Head too small. Zoom in until the top of the head and chin reach the guide lines.
  • Printing with “fit to page” turned on, which shrinks the photos. Print at 100%.
  • Using an old photo. Most countries need a photo taken within the last six months.

Private by design

Your photo is processed in your browser and never uploaded, which matters for an image used on identity documents.

Shrink the photo for an online form with Compress Image to KB, convert an iPhone photo first with HEIC to JPG, or adjust it with Resize Image.

Frequently asked questions

Will my passport photo be accepted?

The tool gets the size and head position right for the country you choose, but acceptance also depends on the photo itself: even lighting, a plain light background, a neutral expression, eyes open and no glasses glare. Always check your government's official rules before printing.

How do I print it at the right size?

Download the 4 × 6 in print sheet and order a standard 4 × 6 in (10 × 15 cm) photo print at a pharmacy, supermarket kiosk or online photo service. Make sure "fit to page" or "crop to fill" is turned off so it prints at exactly 100%.

Can I use it for an online application?

Yes. Download the single photo for online forms. Some forms also set a file size or pixel limit; use Compress Image to KB or Resize Image if needed.

Can I change the background color?

No, the tool doesn't edit the background. Take the photo against a plain white or light gray wall. Retouching backgrounds is not allowed for many official photos anyway.

Is my photo uploaded?

No. Your photo is cropped and resized in your browser and never leaves your device.

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