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Passport Photo Generator & Requirements

Calculate and create your perfect passport photo.

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How It Works

Create professional passport photos from home — full control in 9 easy steps

Passport photo creation flow: Upload, Size, Crop, Adjust, Background, Clothing, Border, AI Help, Export
1

Upload

Upload photo, use webcam, or paste from clipboard

2

Size

Pick country & document type — size auto-adjusts

3

Crop

AI face detection auto-crops to perfect proportions

4

Adjust

Fine-tune brightness, contrast, saturation & sharpness

5

Background

Remove & replace background — white, color, or gradient

6

Clothing

Add formal attire overlay — suits, hijabs & more

7

Border

Add borders — solid, dashed, double, or rounded

8

AI Help

AI-powered enhancement, retouching & quality check

9

Export

Download HD digital or print-ready photo sheets

Universal Passport Photo Guidelines

Ensure your photo gets approved the first time by following these standard international rules for lighting, expression, and attire.

Good Passport Photo Example

Acceptable

Neutral expression, clear lighting, directly facing the camera, white background.

Lighting and Shadows

Bad Lighting

Photos with harsh shadows across the face or uneven background lighting will be rejected.

Pose and Expression

Incorrect Pose

The head must be centered and upright. Frowning or tilting the head is not allowed.

Attire, Hats, and Hair

Hats & Hair

No headwear (except for religious purposes). Hair must not obscure the eyes or facial edges.

Comprehensive Photo Guideline Matrix

More Passport Photo Examples

Standard Passport & Visa Specifications

Large Passport Specifications

Asia

Europe

North America

South America

Africa

Oceania

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about passport and visa photos

1

What size is a passport photo?

The most common passport photo size is 35×45 mm (used by the UK, EU, Pakistan, Australia, Japan, and most Asian countries). The United States, India, and the Philippines use 2×2 inches (51×51 mm). Canada and Brazil use 50×70 mm. Our tool supports all sizes for 190+ countries.

2

How do I make a passport photo at home?

Use our free Passport Size Photo Maker: 1) Upload a photo taken against a plain wall, 2) Select your country and document type — the correct size is auto-selected, 3) Our AI removes the background, detects your face, and crops to exact specifications, 4) Download or print. No studio needed!

3

Is this passport size photo maker really free?

Yes, 100% free with no sign-up required. All processing happens in your browser — we never upload your photos to any server. You get unlimited passport photos with no watermarks.

4

What background color is required for passport photos?

Most countries require a white or light grey background (US, UK, EU, Pakistan, India, Japan). Some countries have unique requirements: Indonesia requires red, Sri Lanka uses light blue, and China requires white. Our tool automatically changes the background to the correct color.

5

Can I wear glasses in my passport photo?

Since 2016, most countries including the US, UK, EU, and Pakistan do NOT allow glasses in passport photos. A few countries like Belarus still allow them. Always check your specific requirements on our country pages.

6

What is the US passport photo size?

The US passport photo size is 2×2 inches (51×51 mm or 600×600 pixels at 300 DPI). The head must be between 1 inch and 1⅜ inches from chin to crown. Background must be plain white. Our tool auto-crops to these exact specifications.

7

What is the UK passport photo size?

The UK passport photo size is 35×45 mm (approximately 1.38×1.77 inches). The head height should be 29-34mm. A plain cream or light grey background is required. Photos must be taken within the last month.

8

How do I print passport photos at home?

After creating your photo with our tool, download the print-ready sheet. It arranges 4-8 passport photos on a standard 4×6 inch or A4 paper. Print on glossy photo paper at 300 DPI using any home printer or send to a local print shop.

9

Can I use a phone photo for my passport?

Yes! Take a well-lit photo with your phone camera against a plain white wall. Our AI will handle background removal, face alignment, and exact sizing. Just make sure the photo is sharp and your face is clearly visible.

10

What countries does this tool support?

We support passport and visa photo requirements for 190+ countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, India, Pakistan, China, Japan, South Korea, Germany, France, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, and all EU/Schengen states.

Latest Photo & Visa Guides

About Passport Photo Requirements Worldwide

Every country has specific passport photo and visa photo size requirements enforced by their government. The most common sizes are 35 × 45 mm (used by the United Kingdom, European Union, Pakistan, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, and most Asian countries), 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) (used by the United States, India, the Philippines, and Cuba), and 50 × 70 mm (used by Canada and Brazil). Our free Passport Size Photo Maker automatically resizes and crops your photo to the exact specifications needed.

Background colour also varies by country: most countries require a white or light grey background, while Indonesia requires red for passport photos and Sri Lanka uses light blue. Pakistan requires blue for CNIC/NICOP cards while passports use white. Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Gulf countries typically require a white background. Our AI-powered background removal tool handles this automatically — just select your country and the correct background is applied.

Since 2016, most countries no longer allow glasses in passport or visa photos. This includes the United States, United Kingdom, all EU/Schengen states, Pakistan, India, and Japan. Always check the specific requirements for your country and document type on the individual passport photo guidelines pages above.

Popular Passport Photo Sizes by Region

Region / CountryPhoto SizeBackgroundGlasses
🇺🇸 United States2×2 in (51×51 mm)White
🇬🇧 United Kingdom35×45 mmLight grey/cream
🇪🇺 EU / Schengen35×45 mmWhite or light grey
🇨🇦 Canada50×70 mmWhite
🇮🇳 India2×2 in (51×51 mm)White
🇵🇰 Pakistan35×45 mmWhite (Blue for CNIC)
🇨🇳 China33×48 mmWhite
🇯🇵 Japan35×45 mmWhite
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia40×60 mmWhite
🇦🇪 UAE43×55 mmWhite
🇦🇺 Australia35×45 mmWhite
🇧🇷 Brazil50×70 mmWhite

Our tool currently supports 114 countries with 179 document types, covering passports, visa photos, national ID cards (CNIC, DNI, Aadhaar), driving licences, and more. All photos are generated at 300 DPI (or higher) for crystal-clear printing quality. No watermarks, no sign-ups, no limits — create as many passport photos as you need, completely free.