Passport Photo Maker
100% private — runs on your device, never uploaded. Works offline once loaded.
Crop your photo to standard passport and visa sizes — US 2×2 inch, India/EU 35×45 mm, Canada 50×70 mm. Everything runs locally in your browser.
Why Passport Photo Rules Are So Specific
Passport photo requirements aren't arbitrary bureaucracy — most countries now follow ICAO facial-image guidelines designed so the photo can be matched automatically by biometric border-control systems. That's why specifications go beyond "looks like a decent headshot" and get down to exact head-height ranges, centering tolerances and lighting rules measured in millimeters.
The US, for example, requires the head (chin to crown) to measure between roughly 1 inch and 1 3/8 inch within the overall 2×2 inch photo — too small or too large and an application can be rejected even if the picture looks perfectly normal to the eye.
Sizes Differ More Than People Expect
The physical print size and the required head size both vary by country, so a photo cropped correctly for one passport can be the wrong size for another.
- United States: 2×2 in (51×51 mm), head 25–35 mm
- India, most EU/Schengen states: 35×45 mm (ICAO Doc 9303 standard)
- Canada: 50×70 mm, head 31–36 mm
From Selfie to a Correctly Sized Crop
The tool lets you drag a selection box over your face and head, then locks the crop to the exact millimeter or inch ratio required by the standard you pick, exporting at 300 DPI — the resolution passport offices and photo labs expect for a sharp print rather than a soft, pixelated one. A common reason photo-kiosk prints get rejected isn't bad framing, it's that a generic 4×6 print wasn't actually trimmed to the government's exact physical dimensions.
Getting a Photo That Won't Bounce Back
Framing correctly is only half the job — the source photo itself needs to meet a handful of rules most application counters enforce strictly.
- Plain white or off-white background — an actual wall or backdrop, not something the tool can remove for you
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and looking at the camera
- Even, shadow-free lighting on the face — avoid strong side light or flash glare
- No glasses in most countries since photo-matching rules tightened; no head coverings except for religious/medical reasons
Frequently asked questions
Which standards are supported?
US 2×2 in, India/EU 35×45 mm, and Canada 50×70 mm at 300 DPI.
Are my photos uploaded?
No — everything happens on your device.
What resolution does the download come at?
300 DPI, which matches the print resolution passport agencies and most photo labs specify for a sharp, non-pixelated print at the required physical size.
Can I use this for an online passport application, not just a printed photo?
Many portals (like DS-11 online submission or India's Passport Seva) accept a digital upload at a specified pixel size in addition to a printed copy — check your specific country's current pixel requirement, since it can differ from the printed-photo size.
Does the tool remove or replace my background?
No — it crops and sizes your photo but doesn't do background removal, so start with a photo taken against a plain white or light-colored wall rather than expecting the tool to clean up a busy background.
Are glasses allowed in the photo?
Most countries, including the US since 2016, no longer allow glasses in passport photos because they can interfere with facial-recognition matching — check your issuing country's current rule before submitting.
I picked India/EU 35×45mm but my country isn't listed — is that safe to use?
35×45 mm is the ICAO-standard size used by most Schengen and Commonwealth countries, but a few nations (Canada, Australia, others) use their own size, so confirm your specific country's requirement before printing.
Why was my printed photo rejected even though the framing looked right?
The most common cause is a photo lab printing a generic 4×6 or wallet-size sheet without trimming to the exact required millimeters — always cut or ask the lab to cut to the precise dimension shown by the tool, not just a similar-looking size.
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