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Passport & Visa Photo Tool
Create government-compliant passport and visa photos for free. Select your country, upload your photo, position your face, and download a print-ready image. No account, no watermark, no charge.
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Select Country & Document Type
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Upload Your Photo
Drop your photo here
Use a well-lit photo with a plain background for best results — JPG or PNG
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Position your face so it completely fills circle — Drag to move, Zoom to fit
Drag to reposition
Zoom:
Your Passport Photos
Single Photo
4-Up Print Sheet (4×6″)
Compliance Checklist
Correct dimensions for selected document
White background applied
4-up print sheet sized for 4×6 inch photo paper
Ensure your face is centered, eyes open, and expression neutral
Remove glasses — most countries now require this
Ensure good, even lighting with no shadows on face or background
About This Tool
How to Create a Passport or Visa Photo
- 1Upload a clear, front-facing photo with good lighting. A plain background works best — use our Background Remover first if needed.
- 2Select your country and document type. The tool loads the official specifications — dimensions, head size percentage, background color, and resolution requirements.
- 3Position and scale your face within the guide overlay to meet the required head height ratio.
- 4Download the cropped, sized photo ready for printing or digital submission. All processing is local — no biometric data is uploaded anywhere.
When to Use a Passport Photo Tool
Passport & Visa Applications
Government photo requirements are strict — wrong dimensions, incorrect head size ratios, or the wrong background color can result in application rejection. This tool applies the exact specs automatically.
ID Cards & Work Permits
Driver's licenses, national ID cards, work permits, and professional licenses all have specific photo requirements. Select the correct document type to apply the right dimensions automatically.
Cost Savings vs. Photo Shops
Passport photos at pharmacy or postal service counters typically cost $10–$20 per set. Creating your own compliant photo and printing at home or at a kiosk costs under $1.
Online Application Uploads
Many passport renewal and visa portals now accept digital photo uploads. This tool outputs the correct file size, dimensions, and resolution for digital submission alongside print-ready versions.
Why Create Passport Photos in the Browser
Passport and visa photos contain your face — biometric data you should be careful about uploading to unknown servers. This tool processes everything locally; your photo is never transmitted anywhere. For best results, prepare your source photo before using this tool: use our Background Remover to create a clean white or off-white background, and our Image Compressor if the digital submission portal has a file size limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
This tool produces the correct dimensions and white background for each country listed. However, acceptance also depends on factors we can’t automate — such as the quality of your original photo, lighting, expression, and whether you’re wearing glasses. Always review the compliance checklist and your government’s official photo requirements before submitting. We recommend having your photo professionally reviewed if your application is critical.
The best source photo is taken in good, even lighting against a plain light background. Face the camera directly with a neutral expression and mouth closed. Eyes should be open and clearly visible. Avoid shadows on your face or behind you. The higher the resolution of your original photo, the better the output quality will be.
Download the 4-up print sheet and take it (or upload it) to any photo printing service — CVS, Walgreens, Costco, Snapfish, or any local pharmacy or print shop. Request it to be printed as a 4×6 inch photo (also called 10×15cm). This gives you 4 identical passport photos on one sheet. Cut them out carefully with scissors along the edges.
Yes — download the single photo (not the 4-up sheet) for digital submissions on government websites. The single photo is saved at the correct pixel dimensions for the selected country. Check your government’s portal for any additional file size or format requirements — most accept JPEG files under 10MB.
Use the Custom Size option at the bottom of the country list and enter your required dimensions in millimetres. You can find your country’s official photo specifications on its embassy or government passport website. We’re continually adding new countries — feel free to contact us with a request.
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