Passport photo guides
Everything you need to know about passport photos — sizes, making and printing them, taking them at home, and the rules on smiling, glasses, and clothing.
What size is a passport photo? Passport photo size explained. US photos are 2x2 in (51x51 mm); most countries use 35x45 mm. See every country size and make one free online. How to make a passport size photo Make a passport size photo online for free. Upload a photo, crop to the right size, fix the background, and download a print-ready image in minutes. How to print a passport size photo Learn how to print passport size photos at home or at a pharmacy. Generate a 4x6 or A4 sheet with multiple copies at 300 DPI, then cut along the guides. How to take a passport photo at home Take a passport photo at home with your phone or iPhone. Use daylight, a plain wall, and these framing tips, then crop to size with our free maker. Can you take your own passport photo? Can I take my own passport photo? Yes. Learn the rules for self-taken passport photos and turn any phone photo into a compliant, print-ready image free. Can you smile in a passport photo? Can you smile in a passport photo? The US allows a natural closed-mouth smile; most countries require a neutral expression. See the rules and make a photo free. Can you wear glasses in a passport photo? Can you wear glasses in a passport photo? The US bans glasses; other countries allow them only with no glare. See the rules and make a photo online free. What to wear for a passport photo What to wear for a passport photo: solid everyday colors, no white tops against white backgrounds, no uniforms or hats. See the full do’s and don’ts. Where to get a passport photo Where to get a passport photo taken — online for free, at a pharmacy, post office, or photo shop. Compare options and make one yourself in your browser.