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. What background colour does a passport photo need? Passport photos need a plain white or light-grey background. See which colour each country requires and change yours to a compliant colour free online. Passport photo size in pixels Passport photo size in pixels for every format. See exact pixel dimensions for 2x2 in, 35x45 mm and more at 300 and 600 DPI, then export at the right size. Baby and infant passport photo requirements Baby passport photo rules made simple: same size as adults, eyes open if possible, no toys or hands in frame. See the tricks and make one free online. How to get a digital passport photo Need a digital passport photo for an online application? Learn the file size, format and dimensions required, and create a compliant JPEG free in your browser. Passport photo vs visa photo: what is the difference? Passport photo vs visa photo — are they the same? Learn how sizes, backgrounds and rules differ by country, and make the right one free in your browser.