Image Tools
Passport Photo Maker
Crop to the standard size for your country and flatten onto a white background.
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Face forward, plain background works best
Files are processed on your device. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
Passport Photo Maker: what this tool does
Create a passport-style photo from an ordinary portrait using country and size presets. The tool helps with dimensions, cropping, and a plain background, but official authorities may apply additional requirements that vary by country and application type.
How it works
- 01
Upload a clear, front-facing photo taken against a plain, evenly lit background.
- 02
Pick your country's size preset from the dropdown and adjust the crop box until your face is framed correctly.
- 03
Download a print-ready photo on a white background, sized to the exact dimensions your country requires.
When this tool is useful
- Preparing a passport or visa photo at home.
- Creating a correctly sized ID-style image for an application.
- Checking the crop and output dimensions before printing.
Supported formats
What to know before you use this tool
Preparing an identification photo is more than making a face fit inside a rectangle. The receiving authority may have rules for dimensions, background, expression, head position, lighting, file size, and print or digital delivery.
Good use cases
- Preparing a photo for an application
- Creating a consistent crop from a phone photo
- Meeting a specified digital image size
A sensible workflow
- Start with an evenly lit, front-facing source image.
- Use the exact dimensions and background requirements published by the authority receiving the photo.
- Check the final crop and file size before uploading or printing.
Things worth checking
- Requirements differ between authorities and can change, so verify the current official instructions.
- Do not assume a correctly cropped digital file automatically has the correct physical print size.
- Avoid heavy editing that changes the person's appearance when the receiving authority has stricter requirements.
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Tips for better results
- Use even lighting and avoid strong shadows.
- Keep the camera close to eye level and look directly at the lens.
- Check the official authority's latest requirements before submitting the final photo.
What to expect
A correctly sized image is not automatically guaranteed to satisfy every official photo rule. Requirements for expression, clothing, glasses, background, head position, and printing can vary.
Frequently asked questions
Does it check official compliance rules (head size, lighting)?
No — it standardizes size and background only. Double-check your country's specific requirements before submitting.
Which countries' sizes are supported?
Common presets are included for major countries; if yours isn't listed, you can still crop manually to match the millimeter or pixel dimensions your country specifies.
Can I use a photo taken with my phone?
Yes — a phone photo works fine as long as it's well-lit, in focus, and taken against a plain background with no harsh shadows.
Common mistakes to avoid
Getting the pixel dimensions right but the file size wrong
Most portals specify both a pixel size and a maximum file size (in KB), and they're separate requirements. A correctly sized photo can still be rejected if it's over the KB limit — check both before submitting, not just one.
Using an outdated background-color requirement
Background color requirements differ by country and by form (white, off-white, light grey are all common) and occasionally change between form cycles. Confirm the current requirement on the actual portal rather than assuming it matches a photo you used before.
Smiling or tilting the head in the source photo
Most official photo requirements specify a neutral expression and a straight-on, level head position. Fix the framing and background with the tool, but the pose itself needs to be right in the original photo you upload.