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Passport & Visa Photo Maker
Crop to official photo sizes for 30+ countries, print sheet included.
What it does. A passport photo maker crops a portrait to the exact dimensions and head proportions an authority requires. This tool covers 30+ countries including US 2×2in, UK and Schengen 35×45mm, Canada 50×70mm and Gulf visa formats, with alignment guides and a printable 4×6 sheet. Your photo never leaves your device.
Runs in your browserNothing uploadsNo signupWorks offline
How to use Passport & Visa Photo Maker
- Upload a front-facing photo taken against a plain light background.
- Pick the country and document type — the crop frame and head-height guides adjust automatically.
- Position the guides over the head, then download the single photo or a 4×6 print sheet.
Official photo sizes by country
The dimensions are only half the requirement. Every authority also specifies how much of the frame the head must occupy, and that is where most rejections come from.
| Country / document | Photo size | Head height | Background |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States passport & visa | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) | 25–35 mm (50–69%) | Plain white or off-white |
| United Kingdom passport | 35 × 45 mm | 29–34 mm | Plain cream or light grey |
| Schengen visa (EU) | 35 × 45 mm | 32–36 mm (70–80%) | Plain light grey or white |
| Canada passport | 50 × 70 mm | 31–36 mm | Plain white |
| Australia passport | 35 × 45 mm | 32–36 mm | Plain light grey |
| India passport | 51 × 51 mm | 25–35 mm | Plain white |
| UAE visa | 43 × 55 mm | ~70% of height | Plain white |
| Saudi Arabia visa | 51 × 51 mm | ~70% of height | Plain white |
| Qatar / Kuwait visa | 35 × 45 mm | ~70% of height | Plain white |
| China visa | 33 × 48 mm | 28–33 mm | Plain white |
| Japan passport | 35 × 45 mm | 34 mm ± 2 | Plain, no shadow |
Why photos get rejected
The dimensions are rarely the problem — software gets those right. Rejections cluster around six things, and all six are decided before you take the photo.
- Head size wrong. The single most common reason. Too small is far more frequent than too large, because people photograph themselves at arm’s length.
- Shadow on the face or the background. Use diffuse light from the front. A flash aimed straight at a wall behind you throws a hard shadow that fails automatic checks.
- Not neutral. Mouth closed, no smile, eyes open and looking straight at the lens. Some authorities reject any visible teeth.
- Glasses. The US, UK and most of the EU no longer allow glasses in passport photos at all. Remove them.
- Background not plain. No texture, no pattern, no gradient, nothing behind you. A plain wall works; a wall with a skirting board in frame does not.
- Too old. Most authorities require a photo taken within the last six months.
Head coverings worn daily for religious reasons are permitted almost everywhere, provided the full face from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead is visible and unobscured. This is explicit in US, UK, Schengen and Gulf state guidance.
Printing at home versus a print shop
The 4×6 inch sheet this tool generates holds four to six copies depending on the format, positioned for a standard photo print. Take the file to any print kiosk or pharmacy and order a single 4×6 at photo quality — that typically costs under a dollar and gives you the correct paper and finish.
Printing on an office inkjet usually fails. Passport offices require photo paper with a matte or semi-matte finish, and plain paper is both the wrong weight and the wrong surface. Glossy paper is rejected by some authorities because it reflects under a scanner.
Print at 300 DPI and do not let the print dialog scale to fit — "actual size" or 100% is essential, because a 2% scaling error puts the head height outside tolerance.
Does this tool remove the background?
Not in itself, and deliberately so. Automatic background replacement frequently clips hair and ears, and an authority reviewing a photo with a visibly cut-out subject will reject it.
If your background genuinely needs replacing, use the Background Remover first, composite onto plain white, then bring the result here for cropping — and check the hairline carefully at full zoom before printing.
The better answer is to retake the photo against a plain wall in soft daylight. Two minutes of setup beats any amount of post-processing, and it is what the guidance actually asks for.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a US passport photo?
2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), with the head between 25 and 35 mm from chin to crown — roughly 50 to 69% of the frame height.
Can I wear glasses?
No. The US removed the glasses allowance in 2016, and the UK, Schengen states and most others have followed. Remove them even if you wear them daily.
Is a head covering allowed?
Yes, where worn daily for religious reasons, provided the face is fully visible from the bottom of the chin to the top of the forehead with nothing casting a shadow. This is explicit in US, UK, EU and Gulf state guidance.
Can I use a phone photo?
Yes, if it is at least 600 × 600 pixels, taken straight on rather than from above, and lit evenly. Use the rear camera and have someone else take it — a selfie at arm’s length distorts facial proportions.
How recent does the photo need to be?
Within the last six months for most authorities, and it must reflect your current appearance.
Does the tool guarantee acceptance?
No. It produces correct dimensions and head proportions. Lighting, background, expression and print quality are decided when you take and print the photo, and those are what rejections usually turn on.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Cropping happens on a canvas in this page. Given that this is a photo of your face attached to an identity document, that distinction is worth having.