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How to take a passport photo
at home — free, in seconds.

Free AI passport photo maker — auto background removal, official-spec cropping, and a built-in compliance checker for over 20 countries. Download print-ready in seconds, no sign-up required.

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Take a passport photo

Pick your country and document type, then upload a selfie. We do the rest.

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Review your photo

Adjust framing if needed. We're verifying it against official spec.

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Compliance Check

    Pro Tip Make sure your shoulders are square to the camera and your expression is neutral. Avoid wearing glasses with glare or tinted lenses.
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    Your photo is ready

    Choose your preferred format below. Both are free and watermark-free.

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    Single Photo

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    • check White background applied
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    Print Ready

    Print Sheet (4×6)

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    • check Cut marks for easy trimming
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    Compliance Verified We checked your photo against the published government spec for the document you selected. Final acceptance is determined by the issuing authority.
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    Tell us what worked or what didn't — we read everything.
    How it works

    A streamlined 3-step process

    Our automated system handles the complexity, so you can focus on your destination.

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    1. Snap or Upload

    Take a selfie with your phone or upload an existing photo. Any background is fine — we handle it.

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    2. Auto-Verify

    AI removes the background, crops to the official spec, and checks your photo against compliance rules.

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    3. Download

    Get a single digital photo or a 4×6 print sheet. Print at home or at any pharmacy for under $1.

    Requirements by country

    Every country has its own dimensions, background rules, and head-height specs. Pick yours to see the exact requirements before you start.

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    🇺🇸 US 2×2 in 🇳🇬 Nigeria 35×45 mm 🇧🇷 Brazil 40×50 mm 🇬🇧 UK 35×45 mm 🇨🇳 China 33×48 mm 🇨🇦 Canada 50×70 mm 🇿🇦 S. Africa 35×45 mm 🇮🇳 India 2×2 in
    Photo guides

    Beyond the photo tool

    Avoid rejection, fix common mistakes, and learn the rules that matter for your country.

    US Passport Photo Requirements: The Complete 2026 Guide
    Country Guide

    US Passport Photo Requirements: The Complete 2026 Guide

    Everything you need to know about US passport photo size, dimensions, background, and head position requirements. Learn how to get a compliant photo from home.

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    Passport Photo Rejected? How to Fix It Fast
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    Passport Photo Rejected? How to Fix It Fast

    Passport photo rejected? Here are the most common reasons photos get denied and exactly how to fix each one so your application goes through.

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    How to Take a Passport Photo at Home (Step-by-Step)
    How-To

    How to Take a Passport Photo at Home (Step-by-Step)

    Skip the pharmacy. Learn how to take a perfect passport photo at home using your smartphone, with tips for lighting, background, and framing.

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    FAQ

    Common questions

    Quick answers to the things most people want to know before starting.

    Is this really free?

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    Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no watermarks, no hidden fees. Download as many photos as you need.

    Are my photos safe?

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    Your photo is sent to our server for AI background removal, then the processed result is sent back. We do not store, save, or keep any photos. The image is deleted from server memory immediately after processing.

    What size is a US passport photo?

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    A US passport photo must be 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm). The head height should be between 1 and 1-3/8 inches (25–35 mm), and the eyes should be between 1-1/8 and 1-3/8 inches from the bottom. Our tool automatically crops and validates these requirements.

    Can I use a selfie?

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    Yes! Take a well-lit selfie with a neutral expression, facing the camera directly. Our AI will remove whatever background is behind you and replace it with the required white background. Avoid shadows on your face and make sure both ears are visible.

    How do I print the photo?

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    Download the "Print Sheet" option, which places multiple copies of your photo on a standard 4 × 6 inch layout. You can print this at home on photo paper, or take it to any drug store or photo printing service. Make sure to print at "actual size" (do not scale to fit).

    Will my photo be accepted?

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    Our compliance checker validates head size ratio, background uniformity, horizontal centering, top margin, and minimum resolution against the official spec for the country you select. We document our end-to-end QC pass against the US, UK, France, Germany, and Canada specs on our methodology page. Final acceptance is decided by government officials, so we can't guarantee approval — but we test that the failure modes we control for are actually controlled.