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How to take a passport photo at home

You do not need a studio to take a passport photo. With a smartphone, a plain wall, and good daylight, you can take a compliant photo at home and crop it to size in this tool.

How to take a passport photo at home with your phone

  1. 1

    Find a plain wall

    Stand about 0.5 m in front of a plain white or light-grey wall to avoid shadows.

  2. 2

    Use soft daylight

    Face a window so light falls evenly on your face. Avoid direct sun and harsh overhead lights.

  3. 3

    Set up the phone

    Place the iPhone or Android phone at eye level on a stand or have someone hold it about 1–1.5 m away. Use the rear camera for better quality.

  4. 4

    Frame and shoot

    Keep a neutral expression, look straight at the lens, and capture your head and the top of your shoulders.

  5. 5

    Crop to passport size

    Upload the photo here, choose your country preset, and crop, then clean up the background and download.

How to take a passport photo with an iPhone

  • Use the rear camera (not the selfie camera) for sharper detail and no distortion.
  • Turn off Portrait mode — the blurred background is not accepted. Use normal Photo mode.
  • Hold the phone at eye level and keep it parallel to your face so your features are not distorted.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Shadows behind the head from standing too close to the wall.
  • Uneven lighting that brightens one side of the face.
  • Tilting the head or camera, or smiling with teeth where a neutral expression is required.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take a passport photo with my iPhone?
Yes. Use the rear camera in normal Photo mode, good daylight, and a plain background, then crop to the official size with our tool.
Can you take your own passport photo?
Yes, most countries accept a self-taken photo as long as it meets the background, lighting, expression, and size requirements.

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