Passport Photo Requirements by Country

What photo should you start with?

Use a recent JPG, PNG, or WebP portrait taken straight on, with even light, a neutral expression, and a simple wall behind you.

How do you choose the right requirements?

Pick the country and document type first so the editor can load the correct size, head-position guide, background target, and print format.

When do you download the finished file?

Preview the passport photo first, check the crop and background, then download the HD file and printable sheet when the result is ready.

Does the editor set the exact size?

Yes. The Passport Photo preset controls the physical dimensions, pixel export, crop guide, and print sheet layout for the selected country.

Does the tool prepare the required background?

Yes. After cropping, the background step can place the portrait on the required plain white, off-white, light grey, or other selected color.

Can I make a passport photo online for free?

Yes. You can upload a portrait, choose the country and Passport Photo preset, crop with the face guide, prepare the required background, and preview the result before downloading the HD file and printable 4x6 sheet. Try the tool.

Which countries support passport photos?

The verified guide cards on this page show the countries with reviewed passport photo requirements. Each guide lists size, background, official source, and review date before you open the editor, so you can choose the correct country preset instead of guessing. Try the tool.

Does the passport photo tool remove the background?

Yes. The editor includes a background-preparation step that can extract the person and place the portrait on the required plain document background. A simple source photo still works best, because hair edges, shadows, patterned rooms, and low light can reduce quality. Try the tool.

Can I print the passport photo after editing?

Yes. The download includes a printable 4x6 inch sheet in addition to the standalone HD file. Print at 100 percent scale and avoid fit-to-page resizing so the physical dimensions stay correct for document submission. Try the tool.

What file type should I upload for a passport photo?

Use a clear JPG, PNG, or WebP portrait up to the upload limit. A high-resolution phone photo usually works well when it is sharp, evenly lit, front-facing, and not filtered or heavily retouched before upload. Try the tool.