FreeImageToolkitPassport & Visa Photo Maker
Turn a photo taken at home into a correctly sized passport or visa photo. Choose the document size, line up your head with the on-screen guides, then download a digital file or a print sheet with several copies.
How to Make a Passport Photo
- Take a photo facing the camera in even light, in front of a plain white or light wall. Ask someone else to take it from about 1–1.5 m away.
- Upload the photo above. The crop frame already has the correct proportions.
- Drag and zoom the photo until the top of the head touches the yellow line and the chin falls inside the green band, centred on the vertical line.
- Click Download photo for the digital file, or Print sheet 6×4 to get several copies on one standard photo print.
Supported Sizes
| Preset | Size | Head (chin to top of head) | Digital output |
|---|---|---|---|
| US passport / visa | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) | 25–35 mm | 600 × 600 px JPG, max 240 KB |
| Schengen / EU visa | 35 × 45 mm | 32–36 mm | 413 × 531 px (300 dpi) |
| Custom | Any size in mm | Generic guide | 300 dpi |
Printing at Home or at a Photo Lab
The print sheet is a 6×4 in (10×15 cm) image at 300 dpi, the standard size at pharmacies, photo kiosks and online print services. Order it as a normal photo print with no borders and no cropping ("actual size"), then cut along the thin grey lines. Before you submit, measure one photo with a ruler to confirm the size.
A 10×15 cm print is about 1.5% smaller than 6×4 in. That is within normal cutting tolerance, but if the measured photo is slightly off, print through a lab that offers exact 6×4 in.
What This Tool Does and Doesn't Do
It crops and sizes your photo precisely and shows guides for head position. It does not change the background, fix lighting or check biometric rules. Most authorities forbid digital alteration of the face or background, so start with a good photo against a plain wall.
Rules differ between documents and countries. Always check the official instructions for your application before you print or upload.
Countries With Special Rules
United Kingdom: printed passport photos must be professionally printed and must not be cut from a larger picture. For online applications, GOV.UK asks for an unaltered digital photo and checks it itself. See GOV.UK photo rules. Canada: passport photos must be taken by a commercial photographer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make a passport photo at home?
For many documents, yes. You need a sharp, evenly lit photo against a plain light background, taken by someone else. This tool crops it to the exact size. Some countries, such as Canada for passports, require a professional photographer.
What is the most common passport photo size?
35 × 45 mm is used across the EU, Schengen visas and many other countries. The United States uses 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm).
How do I print passport photos cheaply?
Download the 6×4 print sheet and order it as a standard 6×4 in / 10×15 cm photo print with no borders. One print gives you several copies.
Can this tool change the background to white?
No. Most passport authorities do not allow digitally altered backgrounds, so take the photo in front of a plain white or light wall instead.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The photo is cropped and saved entirely in your browser. It is never uploaded, which matters for ID documents.