Passport Photo Maker
AI-powered passport photo creator. Remove background, crop to official dimensions, and download print-ready photos.
What is a Passport Photo?
A passport photo is a standardized portrait photograph that meets specific requirements for official identification documents like passports, visas, driver's licenses, and ID cards. Each country has strict guidelines for passport photos including dimensions, background color, head position, face size, and lighting. This AI-powered tool automatically removes your background, crops to the correct dimensions, and ensures your photo meets official standards.
Traditional passport photo services charge $10-20 per session at pharmacies or photo studios. Our free tool lets you create unlimited passport photos at home using any smartphone or camera photo. Just upload your portrait, and the AI handles background removal and sizing automatically.
Supported Photo Standards
USA (2x2 inches / 51x51mm): Required for US passports, passport cards, and many visas. Photos must be recent (within 6 months), in color, with white or off-white background. Head must be between 1-1.375 inches (25-35mm) from bottom of chin to top of head.
UK/EU (35x45mm): Standard for European Union countries, UK passports, and many international applications. Plain light gray or cream background required. Face must measure 29-34mm from chin to crown.
India (35x35mm): Square format for Indian passports and visas. White background required. Face should occupy 70-80% of photo area.
Canada (50x70mm): Larger format for Canadian passports. Plain white or light-colored background. Head must be 31-36mm from chin to crown.
How It Works — 100% In Your Browser
This tool uses MediaPipe's AI segmentation to automatically detect and isolate your face and head from the background. The neural network runs entirely in your browser — no uploads to any server. After segmentation, the tool applies a clean white (or chosen color) background, then crops and scales your portrait to exact official dimensions at 300 DPI for print quality.
The print sheet option creates a 4x6 inch (10x15cm) layout with multiple copies of your passport photo, optimized for standard photo paper. You can print this at home or at any photo printing service.
Passport Photo Requirements
Background: Most countries require white or light-colored plain backgrounds with no shadows or patterns.
Head Position: Face forward directly at camera, neutral expression, mouth closed. Both eyes open and visible.
Lighting: Even lighting with no shadows on face or background. No glare on glasses.
Clothing: Avoid white shirts (blend with background). Wear everyday clothing, no uniforms or costumes.
Accessories: Remove glasses if possible. Religious headwear allowed if worn daily and face is fully visible.
How to Take a Good Passport Photo
Camera Setup: Use your phone or camera. Position camera at eye level, 4-5 feet away. Use natural window light or soft indoor lighting.
Positioning: Stand against a plain wall. Center your head in frame. Keep shoulders relaxed and level.
Expression: Neutral, natural expression. Look directly at camera. No smiling, no frowning.
Upload & Process: Upload your photo to this tool. The AI removes the background and crops to exact dimensions automatically.
Printing Your Passport Photo
Download the single photo or print sheet. For best results, print on glossy photo paper at 300 DPI (this is handled automatically). Use a home photo printer or upload to any online/local photo printing service (Walgreens, CVS, Costco, etc.). The 4x6 print sheet fits standard photo paper and gives you multiple copies.
Cut out photos carefully using scissors or a paper trimmer. Measure with a ruler to ensure exact dimensions. Most passport applications require 2 identical photos.
Use Cases
• Passport applications and renewals
• Visa applications (tourist, work, student visas)
• Driver's license and state ID cards
• Employee badges and work ID cards
• Professional licenses and certifications
• Student ID cards and school applications
• Immigration and citizenship documents
Privacy & Performance
Your photos never leave your device. All AI processing happens locally in your browser with no uploads. The model runs on your hardware (GPU if available). This makes it completely private and free to use with no limits. Processing takes 2-4 seconds on modern devices.