A passport photo maker lets you crop and resize any photo to the exact dimensions required by your country's passport or visa application — without visiting a photo shop. This tool handles the crop framing, aspect ratio, and sizing entirely in your browser, so your photo stays private and the results are ready in seconds.
Step 1 — Select Country & Size
US Passport
51 × 51 mm · 2 × 2 inches
Output: 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI
Step 2 — Upload Your Photo
Drag & drop your photo here, or click to browse
JPEG, PNG, WebP — stays in your browser
Step 3 — Position & Crop
Drag the photo to position your face inside the guide. Use the zoom slider to scale.
Step 4 — Download Your Passport Photo
Preview
US Passport Photo
600 × 600 px
Print layout tiles photos on a 4×6 inch sheet — print and cut
How to Make a Passport Photo Online
Getting a passport photo made traditionally means a trip to a pharmacy or photo shop, plus waiting and paying $15–$20 for a pair of prints. This passport photo maker lets you do the same thing in your browser for free — upload, position, crop, and download in under a minute. Because all processing uses the HTML5 Canvas API, your photo never leaves your device.
Step 1: Upload Your Photo
Click the upload area or drag and drop a JPEG, PNG, or WebP photo from your device. For best results, use a photo taken against a plain white or light-colored background with even lighting and your face clearly visible and straight. Avoid photos with heavy shadows, glasses, or hats. A recent smartphone photo in portrait orientation works well.
Step 2: Choose Your Country
Select your country from the dropdown. The tool supports official passport photo dimensions for the US (2×2 inches / 51×51 mm), UK (35×45 mm), EU/Schengen (35×45 mm), Canada (50×70 mm), India (35×45 mm), China (33×48 mm), Australia (35×45 mm), and Japan (35×45 mm). The crop frame and aspect ratio update automatically to match the official requirements.
Step 3: Position and Zoom Your Face
Drag the photo inside the crop area to center your face within the overlay guide rectangle. Use the zoom slider to scale the image so your face fills approximately 70–80% of the frame height. Most passport standards specify that the face (chin to top of head) should occupy 70–80% of the total image height. The guide overlay shows you the crop boundaries in real time.
Step 4: Generate and Download
Click "Generate Photo" to produce the final cropped image at the correct pixel dimensions for your country. A preview appears alongside the exact pixel size. Click "Download JPEG" to save the file — it is ready for digital visa applications or for printing at a photo lab. For printed submissions, click "Print Layout" to generate a 4×6 inch sheet with multiple passport photos tiled together, which you can print at home or at any print kiosk and cut out with scissors.
Tips for a Compliant Passport Photo
Beyond correct dimensions, governments check several other requirements. Use a plain white or off-white background. Face the camera directly with a neutral expression and mouth closed. Remove glasses (most countries now ban them). Ensure your full face is visible — no shadows crossing your face. For babies and children, lay them on a white sheet or hold them facing the camera. Always verify the current requirements on your government's official website before submitting.
FAQ
Is this passport photo maker really free?
Yes, the passport photo maker is completely free with no limits, watermarks, or signup required. You can crop, resize, and download as many passport photos as you need at no cost. All processing happens in your browser using the Canvas API.
Is my photo private and safe?
Absolutely. Your photo never leaves your device — all cropping, resizing, and processing is done entirely in your browser using the HTML5 Canvas API. No image data is uploaded to any server, stored in a database, or seen by anyone. Closing the page clears everything from memory.
What passport photo sizes does this tool support?
The tool supports official dimensions for US (2x2 inches / 51x51mm), UK (35x45mm), EU/Schengen (35x45mm), Canada (50x70mm), India (35x45mm), China (33x48mm), Australia (35x45mm), and Japan (35x45mm). Select your country and the tool applies the correct aspect ratio automatically.
Will the photo meet official government requirements?
This tool ensures the correct crop dimensions and aspect ratio for each country. However, official passport requirements also include guidelines about background color, expression, and lighting that depend on the original photo. Always check your country's latest guidelines before submitting. For best results, use a photo taken against a plain white or off-white background.
How do I position my face correctly in the crop?
After uploading, drag the image to center your face inside the overlay guide rectangle. The guide shows where your head should appear. Use the zoom slider to scale the image so your face fills roughly 70-80% of the frame height. Most passport standards require the face to be centered with even spacing above the head.
Can I print multiple passport photos on one sheet?
Yes. After cropping, click 'Print Layout' to generate a 4x6 inch sheet with multiple copies of your passport photo tiled automatically. This matches the standard sheet size used by photo print labs, so you can print it at home or at a print kiosk and cut out the individual photos.
What file format is the downloaded passport photo?
The downloaded passport photo is a high-quality JPEG file at the exact pixel dimensions required for the selected country. The file is suitable for digital submissions (e.g., online visa applications) as well as printing at any standard photo lab.
Can I use a phone selfie for a passport photo?
You can use a selfie as the source image, but most countries require specific conditions: plain light-colored background, face fully visible and straight, neutral expression, no glasses, and adequate lighting. A selfie taken in good lighting against a white wall often works well as a starting point.