How to make a passport photo
- Take a photo facing the camera against a plain white or light wall, with even light and no shadows.
- Drop it on the mat and choose your country's size.
- Drag the photo and use Zoom so your head sits inside the oval. Hair top on the upper line, chin on the lower line.
- Download the single photo for online forms, or the print sheet for paper copies.
Printing the sheet
The 4×6 inch sheet matches standard photo paper, so any print shop or home photo printer can print it. Ask for actual size, no cropping. Cut along the light grey lines.
Common photo sizes
- 35 × 45 mm: Pakistan, India, UK, Schengen countries and most of Europe
- 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm): USA passport and visa
- 33 × 48 mm: China visa
- 40 × 60 mm: some Gulf country visas
Rules change, so always check the latest requirements on your official passport or visa website before submitting.
Questions
Does this remove the background?
No. It keeps your original background, so take the photo against a plain light wall. The background colour setting only fills empty space if you zoom out.
What file do I upload to an online form?
Use Download photo. If the form has a size limit, run it through the compress image tool, for example to 50 KB.
Will officials accept it?
If your photo follows your country's rules for lighting, expression and background, the size and layout from this tool are correct. Acceptance is always decided by the issuing office.