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Passport Photo Maker | Free preview and automatic browser checks

Online passport photo maker
with checks before you pay.

Take or upload a passport, visa, ID, or 2x2 photo and choose the correct country preset. The editor can check face count, head size, centering, eye-line tilt, possible smile or open mouth, and the background in your browser. Review the preview free, then pay $2.99 only if you are satisfied and want the HD download.

Phone camera optionCrop + checks in your browserAvailable in 10 languagesPay only if satisfied

Automated checks provide guidance, not an acceptance guarantee. Always compare the preview with the issuing authority's requirements.

Before passport photo preparation: portrait with an indoor background
After passport photo preparation: printable 4x6 sheet on a white background

Free preview. Pay $2.99 only if you are satisfied and want the HD download.

Quick answer

What does this passport photo maker do?

Passport Visa Photo Studio creates correctly sized passport, visa, ID, and 2x2 photos online. Upload one clear portrait, choose the country and document, crop with the face guide, prepare the required plain background, preview the result for free, then download the HD file and printable 4x6 sheet.

Best for
Passport, visa, ID and 2x2 photos
Output
HD photo plus printable 4x6 sheet
Evidence
Official-source guide pages with review dates

Before / after

These illustrative sample portraits show the background and crop transformation style. They are not customer photos.

US passport sample

US passport sample source portrait before background preparation
Before
US passport sample compliant result after background preparation
After

Real photo → Compliant result

Demonstration only; not a client photo.

Schengen visa sample

Schengen visa sample source portrait before background preparation
Before
Schengen visa sample compliant result after background preparation
After

Real photo → Compliant result

Demonstration only; not a client photo.

How it works

How do you make a passport photo online in 60 seconds?

1

What photo should you upload first?

Take a selfie against a plain wall or upload an existing photo. JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 30 MB.

2

How do you crop and set the required background?

Zoom and drag until the face guide fits, then set the required background and review validation feedback.

3

How do you download and print the finished photo?

Get the high-resolution passport photo and a ready-to-print 4x6 sheet at home or any photo store.

Countries

Which passport and visa photo sizes are available by country?

From China visa photos to US, UK, Japan, India, France and Singapore passport photos, start with the size, background and print details before you open the editor.

Specs

How does the tool know the right requirements?

Exact passport photo size and required background color per country.

Guide

How do you line up your face correctly?

An on-screen oval, eye line, crown and chin markers help you crop cleanly.

HD

What files do you get after editing?

Passport photo download plus a 4x6 inch print sheet, ready for any photo lab.

Local

How private is the passport photo process?

Crop, validation, preview and export run in your browser. Background processing runs only when you click the button.

All guides

Where can you find every passport and visa photo guide?

Every supported country and document preset links to its canonical guide page first. Use the guide to check size, background and print details, then open the prefilled editor from that page.

Country / documentSizeBackgroundOfficial source
US passport photo51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in)Plain whiteUS passport photo official source: U.S. Department of StateReviewed 2026-08-11View guide ->
US visa photo51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in)Plain whiteUS visa photo official source: U.S. Department of StateReviewed 2026-08-11View guide ->
UK passport photo35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)Light greyUK passport photo official source: HM Passport OfficeReviewed 2026-04-30View guide ->
France passport photo35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)Light greyFrance passport photo official source: ANTS — Agence Nationale des Titres SécurisésReviewed 2026-04-30View guide ->
France national ID photo35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)Light greyFrance national ID photo official source: ANTS — Agence Nationale des Titres SécurisésReviewed 2026-04-30View guide ->
Schengen visa photo35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)Light greySchengen visa photo official source: European Commission / ICAO photo standardsReviewed 2026-04-30View guide ->
Canada passport photo50 × 70 mm (1.97 × 2.76 in)Plain whiteCanada passport photo official source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaReviewed 2026-04-30View guide ->
India passport photo35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)Plain whiteIndia passport photo official source: Passport Seva, Government of IndiaReviewed 2026-04-30View guide ->
India visa photo51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in)Plain whiteIndia visa photo official source: Bureau of Immigration, Government of IndiaReviewed 2026-04-30View guide ->
Indonesia passport photo51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in)Plain whiteIndonesia passport photo official source: Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi Republik Indonesia / ICAO photo guidanceReviewed 2026-05-03View guide ->
Malaysia passport photo35 × 50 mm (1.38 × 1.97 in)Plain whiteMalaysia passport photo official source: Immigration Department of MalaysiaReviewed 2026-08-06View guide ->
Singapore passport photo35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)Plain whiteSingapore passport photo official source: Immigration & Checkpoints Authority SingaporeReviewed 2026-04-30View guide ->
Australia passport photo35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)Light greyAustralia passport photo official source: Australian Passport OfficeReviewed 2026-04-30View guide ->
Japanese passport photo35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)Plain whiteJapanese passport photo official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanReviewed 2026-08-06View guide ->
China visa photo33 × 48 mm (1.3 × 1.89 in)Plain whiteChina visa photo official source: Chinese Visa Application Service Center / Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign AffairsReviewed 2026-08-06View guide ->
Brazil passport photo50 × 70 mm (1.97 × 2.76 in)Plain whiteBrazil passport photo official source: Polícia Federal do BrasilReviewed 2026-05-03View guide ->
Brazil visa photo35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)Plain whiteBrazil visa photo official source: Brazil eVisa official portal / VFS GlobalReviewed 2026-08-09View guide ->
Colombia visa photo30 × 40 mm (1.18 × 1.57 in)Plain whiteColombia visa photo official source: Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de ColombiaReviewed 2026-08-18View guide ->
Argentina tourist visa photo40 × 40 mm (1.57 × 1.57 in)Plain whiteArgentina tourist visa photo official source: Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto de ArgentinaReviewed 2026-08-18View guide ->
Algeria passport photo35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)Plain whiteAlgeria passport photo official source: Ministère de l'Intérieur, des Collectivités Locales et des Transports d'AlgérieReviewed 2026-08-18View guide ->
Egypt passport photo40 × 60 mm (1.57 × 2.36 in)Plain whiteEgypt passport photo official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of EgyptReviewed 2026-08-18View guide ->
Morocco passport photo35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)Light greyMorocco passport photo official source: Ministère de l'Intérieur du MarocReviewed 2026-08-18View guide ->
South Africa passport photo35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)Light greySouth Africa passport photo official source: Department of International Relations and Cooperation of South AfricaReviewed 2026-08-18View guide ->
Germany passport photo35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)Light greyGermany passport photo official source: Federal Foreign Office / Federal Ministry of the Interior and CommunityReviewed 2026-08-09View guide ->

Privacy

Is the photo process private?

Cropping, resizing, watermarking and final compositing run in your browser. The photo is sent for background processing only when you click Set Required Background.

Download

What files do you get after the preview?

HD download and printable 4x6 sheet. Unlimited retries for 24 hours.

Create

Where should you start?

Open the photo creator to upload your portrait, preview the crop, and make the finished file.

Reviews and sharing

What can customers share after making a passport photo?

Public review links are available for honest customer feedback. We do not show ratings until they come from real review platforms.

Share your experience

Reviews are optional and should reflect the real experience, good or bad. If a finished photo is rejected or you are stuck, support will help fix it free; that promise does not depend on leaving a review.

Editorial review

Who maintains these passport photo requirements?

The Passport Visa Photo Studio editorial team maintains source-backed passport, visa, and ID photo requirement guides by reviewing official government, immigration, and international photo guidance before turning requirements into editor presets.

Author
Passport Visa Photo Studio Editorial Team
Role
Document photo requirements research and product team
Published
Last updated

Privacy evidence

What supports the privacy-first claim?

The public privacy policy documents what runs in the browser, when a photo is sent for background preparation, how download support data is handled, and how uploaded photos are treated. Public pages may be cited; private upload, download, success, cancel, and API paths are excluded from public citation guidance.

Are you ready to make your passport photo now?

Preview the result for free, then download the HD file and printable sheet when it is ready. Your correctly sized passport, visa or ID photo is one click away.

FAQ

What do people ask before making a passport photo online?

Can I make a passport photo online for free?

Yes. You can upload a photo, choose the passport, visa, ID, or 2x2 preset, crop it with the face guide, set the required background, and preview the result for free before downloading the HD file and printable 4x6 sheet. Start in the passport photo tool and check the preview before downloading.

Does the tool remove the photo background?

Yes. The editor can prepare the required plain background after you crop the photo, then place the person onto the selected document color. The cleanest results come from a clear portrait taken against a plain wall with even light. Open the photo background tool and use the transform step before final preview.

Which passport and visa photo sizes are supported?

The tool supports country-specific passport, visa, and ID presets where requirements have been reviewed, including common sizes such as 2x2 inches, 35 x 45 mm, and 50 x 70 mm. Choose your country first so the crop guide, background, and export size match that document. Use the online photo maker to select the right preset.

Can I print the finished passport photo at home?

Yes. The download includes a printable 4x6 inch sheet that can be printed at home or sent to a photo lab. Print at 100 percent scale, avoid fit-to-page resizing, and use photo-quality paper when the authority asks for a physical print. Generate the sheet from the passport photo tool after the preview looks correct.

Is my uploaded photo kept private?

Yes. Cropping, resizing, validation, preview, and final compositing run in your browser. Background preparation only sends the image for processing when you choose that step, and the app does not intentionally store your uploaded photo. Start with the private photo editor when you want to keep the workflow controlled and minimal.

Visa size comparison

Verified visa photo sizes by country.

Country / regionVisa photo sizeBackgroundHead ruleSource
United States51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in)Plain white or off-white, with no shadows.50-69% of photo height · 25-35 mm chin to crownUnited States visa sourceU.S. Department of StateReviewed 2026-08-11Generate for United States
Schengen area35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)Plain light-coloured background, such as light grey or off-white.70-80% of photo heightSchengen area visa sourceEuropean Commission / ICAO photo standardsReviewed 2026-04-30Generate for Schengen area
India51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in)Plain light-coloured or white background.49-69% of photo height · 25-35 mm chin to crownIndia visa sourceBureau of Immigration, Government of IndiaReviewed 2026-04-30Generate for India
China33 × 48 mm (1.3 × 1.89 in)Plain white or close-to-white background with no shadows or objects.58.3-68.8% of photo height · 28-33 mm chin to crown · 15-22 mm head widthChina visa sourceChinese Visa Application Service Center / Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign AffairsReviewed 2026-08-06Generate for China
Argentina40 × 40 mm (1.57 × 1.57 in)Plain white background.60-78% of photo heightArgentina visa sourceMinisterio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto de ArgentinaReviewed 2026-08-18Generate for Argentina
Brazil35 × 45 mm (1.38 × 1.77 in)Plain white background.60-80% of photo heightBrazil visa sourceBrazil eVisa official portal / VFS GlobalReviewed 2026-08-09Generate for Brazil
Colombia30 × 40 mm (1.18 × 1.57 in)Plain white background with no shadows or other people.60-78% of photo heightColombia visa sourceMinisterio de Relaciones Exteriores de ColombiaReviewed 2026-08-18Generate for Colombia