Passport Photo Maker
Create passport-style photo sizes with country presets. Upload a portrait, adjust the crop and check the result against the official requirement before submitting.
How to passport photo maker
Three steps. No Photoshop skills needed.
Upload a portrait
Use a well-lit, front-facing photo against a plain background.
Choose your country format
Select the passport photo size your country requires.
Download and print
Download the cropped photo and review it before submitting or printing.
What You Can Do with This Tool
Official ID photos have strict sizing and composition rules that vary by country and document type. Some require square photos, others require a rectangular portrait format. Always check the official application page before submitting.
Head position matters. Your face should be centered, clearly visible and not tilted. Most ID systems expect a neutral expression, open eyes and no heavy filters. Cropping helps with framing, but it cannot fix a poor source photo.
Background rules are also important. Many documents require white, off-white or light gray backgrounds with no patterns, shadows or other people visible. If the background color is wrong, use the Passport Photo Background Changer before final cropping.
Take your original photo against a plain wall with even lighting. Avoid flash if possible, because it creates harsh shadows. Natural daylight from a window often gives a cleaner source image. Then use this tool to crop and export the required size.
Frequently Asked Questions
My passport photo keeps getting rejected because the head size is wrong. How do I get the 1-to-1⅝ inch measurement right?
Use the template guides as a framing aid, then compare the result with the official requirement for your document. The top of the head and the bottom of the chin should sit inside the guide area. If your country uses a different head-size rule, follow the official rule first.
How do I print passport photos at home without paying $15 at CVS?
Create the cropped passport-style photo, then place it on a standard photo print sheet if your print service supports that layout. Use good photo paper, avoid scaling in the print dialog and check the printed size with a ruler before submitting it.
What are the exact digital dimensions for a US passport photo?
A common US passport photo size is 2x2 inches. For a 300 DPI print, that equals 600x600 pixels. Before submitting, check the current official photo page, because digital upload systems may list their own pixel size and file size limits.
My passport photo was rejected because of shadows behind me. I used my phone flash. What should I do?
Phone flash often creates harsh shadows behind the head. Try taking the photo again in soft daylight, facing a window and standing in front of a plain wall. If the shadow is only in the background, a background changer may help, but a clean original photo is still safer.
Is it okay to use this tool to change my passport photo background, or will they reject AI-edited photos?
Heavy editing is risky for official ID photos. Background cleanup may be fine when it looks natural, but visible halos, blurred hair edges or a fake-looking cutout can cause problems. Start with the best photo you can take and use editing only to fix simple background issues.