Passport Photo Maker

Passport photo maker

A compliant ID photo from an ordinary picture of your face — correct size, plain background, neutral lighting.

Official sizesPlain backgroundPrint or upload

Turn this photo into a compliant passport and ID photograph. Replace the background with a plain, evenly lit white backdrop with no shadows. Centre the head, face forward, neutral expression, eyes open and level, both ears and the full head visible. Even frontal lighting with no glare or harsh shadow on the face or background. Keep the person exactly as they are — no retouching of features, no change to skin tone. Sharp, high resolution, no text.

10 credits

Before — Ordinary photo — Ordinary photo

The prompt behind Passport Photo Maker

Why use Passport Photo Maker

Correctly sized ID photos on a compliant background.

Sized to the standard

Head height and position follow the published requirements, which is the rule most rejected photos break.

Background replaced

Whatever is behind you becomes the plain, evenly lit white or off-white background that ID photos require.

Lighting evened out

Harsh shadows across the face and hot spots from a flash are corrected — both are common grounds for rejection.

Print or submit online

Comes back at print resolution, so it works at a photo counter and in an online application alike.

How it works

1
Take or upload a photo
Face the camera straight on, neutral expression, eyes open, nothing covering your face.
2
Generate
The photo is cropped to size, the background replaced and the lighting evened out.
3
Download and submit
Print it or upload it with your application.

Common ID photo sizes

Requirements change. Check your issuing authority’s current guidance before submitting.

US passport & visa: 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm), head 25–35 mm
UK passport: 35 × 45 mm, head 29–34 mm
EU / Schengen visa: 35 × 45 mm, head 32–36 mm
Canada passport: 50 × 70 mm, head 31–36 mm
India passport: 51 × 51 mm, head 25–35 mm
Australia passport: 35 × 45 mm, head 32–36 mm
China visa: 33 × 48 mm, head 28–33 mm
Japan passport: 35 × 45 mm, head 32–36 mm

Frequently asked questions

Will my photo definitely be accepted?: It is produced to the published size and background rules, but the issuing authority makes the final call. Check your own country’s current guidance before you submit, particularly for glasses, head coverings and infants.
Can I wear glasses?: Most countries now ask you to remove them. If yours permits glasses, make sure there is no glare on the lenses and the eyes are clearly visible.
Does it work for a baby’s photo?: It handles infant photos, though rules differ — many authorities allow a neutral expression and open or closed eyes for infants. Check your local guidance.
What should I wear?: Ordinary clothing that contrasts with a white background. Avoid white tops, which blend into it, and uniforms.
Can I print several copies on one sheet?: You get a single correctly sized photo. Any print shop or home printer can tile it onto a 4 × 6 sheet.

Try Passport Photo Maker now

Your first generation is free.