How do I print passport size photos at home or at a pharmacy?

Generate a standard 4R (4x6 inch) or A4 print sheet with multiple photo copies from our print tool. Download the 300 DPI layout and print it at home or at any local photo kiosk.

Is my photo kept private when I use PassportPhotoBox?

Yes. Photo processing for manual crop, resize, and print generation happens locally in your browser. We never store your photos permanently or use them to train AI models.

PASSPORT, VISA & APPLICATION PHOTOS

Passport Photo Maker: Create Passport Size Photos Online

Q: Can I use a normal phone photo for a passport size photo?

Yes, a clear phone photo can be a useful starting point when the face is visible and the source image has enough detail. If the photo is blurred, badly angled or missing facial detail, taking a new photo is sometimes safer than trying to repair it.

Q: What size should a passport photo be?

There is no single passport photo size used everywhere. The required dimensions depend on the country, document and whether the photo is being uploaded digitally or printed, so choose the relevant profile before resizing the image.

Q: Can I change a passport photo background to white?

You can prepare a plain background when the selected document requires it. Check the country or document profile first because background rules are not identical for every passport or visa application.

Most of the time, a normal phone photo is not ready for a passport, visa or application upload. Choose the document you need, then crop the photo, set the required size, prepare the background and check the result before downloading it.

Manual controls stay available when you want to make the adjustments yourself.

Upload a Photo Check an Existing Photo

Alignment guides available

300 DPI with a 4R print layout

Start with your photoPrivacy on Your Device

Upload a clear photo and choose your document.

Choose the required profile, then adjust the crop, background and final output.

Choose Document630 × 810 px

ICAO digital profile · White background · 80 to 85% face coverage

Upload your photoDrag and drop a JPG, PNG or WebP image here, or choose one below.

Files up to 15 MB are supported. The photo is processed in your browser during this workflow.

Manual editing available freeCrop, rotate & adjust in browser

Passport & visa presets50+ country and document profiles

Digital and printed outputsResize to a KB limit and create 4R or A4 print sheets

Private photo controlsPrivacy controls in your browser

EDIT & CHECK

Check the Photo While You Edit

Keep the crop, dimensions, background and supported photo checks visible while you make changes.

DOCUMENT MODEIndia Passport · Route specific profile

Live Calibrator630 × 810 px · 300 DPI

Original phone portrait before passport photo editing

Photo Check3 / 4 Passed

Face CenteredPass

Dimensions (35×45mm)Pass

Background QualityReview

Lighting & ShadowsPass

Open in Studio

COUNTRY & DOCUMENT PROFILES

Choose the Passport or Visa Photo You Need

Photo requirements vary by country and document. Choose a profile to see its saved size, background and other available requirements before preparing your photo.

SELECTED PROFILE

India Passport

Authority: Passport Seva, Ministry of External Affairs

35 × 45 mm

Physical Size35 × 45 mm

Pixel Resolution630 × 810 px (300 DPI)

Background RulePure White

Head CoverageSee profile requirements

File FormatJPEG / JPG (Under 100 KB)

Guideline NoteBoth ears visible, neutral expression, no white shirts.

Create India Photo View Full Requirements

PASSPORT PHOTO CHECKER

Check Your Passport Photo Before You Download

A photo can have the right dimensions and still have problems such as an uneven background, poor lighting or incorrect face position. The checker reviews the conditions it supports and shows what can need another look.

Correct Photo Example

Correct biometric passport photo example with centered face and plain white background

Plain background required by the selected profile
Face centred within the required crop
Expression and eye visibility checked
Even lighting without strong shadows

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Passport photo examples showing common background, lighting, expression and cropping mistakes

Wrong or uneven background
Strong shadows or poor lighting
Expression outside the selected requirement
Face too close or poorly cropped

PHOTO CHECK REPORT

7 of 9 Checks Passed

2 items can need another look.

Selected Profile Measurements

Face centering & vertical alignmentAligned

Eye position on 55% axisPass

Background uniformityUneven Tint

Shadow on right side of faceReview

Output resolution (300 DPI)Passed

Natural Preparation

Prepare the Photo Without Changing Your Face

Adjust the crop, background and document format while keeping your natural facial features unchanged.

AFTER · PREPARED PHOTO Prepared portrait for a passport with formal attire and a plain white background

BEFORE · ORIGINAL PHOTO Original casual phone portrait before passport photo processing

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HOW IT WORKS

How to Create a Passport Size Photo Online

Start with a clear photo from your phone or computer. Then prepare it in four simple parts before downloading the final file.

CASUAL ROOM BACKGROUND

📱 Casual phone portrait loaded · Ready for transformation

STEP 01 OF 04

Upload a Photo

Add a clear photo from your device.

Start with a clear photo from your phone or computer. A studio camera or special backdrop is not required to begin.

Current Stage:Photo from your device

Target Standard:India / UK / Schengen 35 × 45 mm

Live Metric:Source photo ready

START WITH YOUR PHOTO

Start With the Photo You Already Have

Use a phone photo, scanned print or supported image file, then choose the passport, visa or application you need. The selected profile gives you the right workspace for preparing the final output.

INPUT SOURCES

Any Photo You Have

Phone SelfiesPhotos from your phone

Any BackdropHome or room backgrounds

Wide or Uncropped PhotosAdjust the framing in the editor

Scanned PrintsPhysical photo scans

Exam CaptionsName and date strips

Raw Image FilesJPEG, PNG or WebP

Lighting FixesBasic lighting adjustments

Private ProcessingPhoto handling focused on privacy

PassportPhotoBoxPassportPhotoBox Photo Tools

PASSPORT, VISA & APPLICATION FORMATS

Prepare the Format Your Application Needs

The required output depends on the document. Some applications use a physical size such as 35 × 45 mm or 2 × 2 inches, while others also specify pixels or a file size limit.

US Passport & Visa2 × 2" · DS-160 · Green Card

UK & Schengen Visa35 × 45 mm common profile · confirm the destination instructions

India Passport and OCISeparate route guidance for each application

Exam & Application FilesPhoto, signature and document preparation

Student Cards & VisasAdmissions & University ID

Job & Corporate BadgesProfessional ID & CV photos

4R / A4 Print Sheets2, 4, 6, 8 photos ready to print

Digital Photo OutputPrepared using the selected profile

Print Sheet Layout

Turn One Passport Photo Into a Sheet Ready for Printing

Create 4R, 5R or A4 layouts with multiple photo copies, spacing and cut guides for printing.

4R Paper (4 × 6 inches) · Multiple Photo Copies

Cut Guides & Controlled Spacing

Designed for printing at the selected physical size

Use Actual Size or 100% in the printer settings to avoid unwanted scaling.

Make a Passport Photo Print Sheet

4R print sheet with multiple passport photos arranged on a desk

4R (4 × 6 INCH) · 300 DPI SHEET

PASSPORT PHOTO TOOLS

Prepare the File Your Application Actually Asks For

Different applications ask for different photo, signature, handwriting or PDF files. Open the tool you need for checking, resizing, background changes, compression, handwriting pages or printing without working through unrelated controls.

Passport Photo Maker

Crop and prepare a photo using the selected passport or visa profile.

Open tool

Passport Photo Checker

Check face position, dimensions, background and other supported photo conditions.

Open checker

Passport Photo Background

Replace an uneven background with a supported plain colour.

Open tool

📅 Photo With Name & Date · Add a name and date strip for supported application forms ↔️ Passport Photo Resizer · Resize by the selected profile ✍️ Signature Resizer · Crop, resize and compress signatures 🖊️ Online Signature Generator · Create a mark from text or draw your own 📝 Handwriting Studio · Create pages from typed text or your own handwriting sample ⚡ Passport Photo Compressor · Reduce a photo to a required file size limit 🖨️ 4R / A4 Print Sheet Maker for Multiple Photos

AI TOOLS FOR DOCUMENT WORK

Focused AI help for photos, signatures and files

Start with the photo, signature or document you already have. The editor’s AI step brings related preparation tools together so you can make a targeted change, keep the original visible and review the result before saving it.

Open AI tools in the editor

PASSPORT & VISA

Prepare an official photo

Use focused assistance for framing, background cleanup and visible distractions, then compare the result with the original and the current authority instructions.

Framing reviewBackground cleanup

SIGNATURES & DOCUMENTS

Clean supporting files

Prepare a scanned signature or document image for the next upload while keeping ink, handwriting and signed pages separate from the passport photo.

Ink cleanupDocument image

APPLICATION UPLOADS

Match the portal’s file rules

Work from the exact requirement for each photo, signature or supporting file, including its dimensions, format and size limit.

Size & KB controlSeparate outputs

FAMILY & BABY PHOTOS

Handle difficult captures

Review gentle help for infant gaze, supporting hands, background edges and family-photo framing when a clear original needs careful preparation.

Infant photo helpSource comparison

BEFORE · ORIGINAL

Original camera portrait before passport photo preparation

Camera portraitOriginal stays available

AFTER · REVIEW

Prepared passport photo after background and framing help from artificial intelligence

Prepared passport photoReview the change before saving

Passport photo Signature file Document image

COUNTRY PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

Passport & Visa Photo Sizes by Country

Passport and visa photo requirements vary by country and application. Choose a profile to see its saved photo details, source and date it was last reviewed.

If a requirement has changed since the profile was reviewed, follow the current instructions from the issuing authority.

Start with the broader passport photo requirements guide when you need an overview before choosing a country.

India Passport Photo

Route specific photo workflow

Resolution630 × 810 px when applicable

BackgroundSee selected route

Head CoverageSee profile requirements

Official SourcePassport Seva

Reviewed: August 2026 · Passport SevaView India Passport Photo Requirements

Privacy Architecture

Your Photo Is Personal. We Treat It That Way.

Your document photo contains sensitive biometric data. Standard local workflows use browser processing, while any action handled by a provider is labelled separately.

01. Your Device

Processing in Your Browser

Manual crop, rotation, and basic sizing happen directly inside your web browser.

02. Ephemeral AI

Temporary AI Pipeline

When AI assistance is requested, images are processed securely and not stored permanently.

03. Your Download

Direct File Delivery

Download the high resolution JPEG, PNG, or 4R print sheet directly to your computer.

04. Automatic Deletion

Zero Model Training

Session data is deleted according to your retention settings. We never train AI on your photos.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Passport Photo Maker FAQs

Everything you need to know before preparing your photo or uploading to an official application portal.

Visit Help Center & Knowledge Base

How do I create a passport size photo online?

Upload a clear photo and choose the passport, visa or application you are preparing it for. Adjust the crop and background, review the available checks, then download the required digital file or print layout.

Can I use a normal phone photo for a passport size photo?

What size should a passport photo be?

Can I change a passport photo background to white?

How can I check my passport photo online?

Can I print passport size photos on 4R or A4 paper?

Does PassportPhotoBox guarantee that my photo will be accepted?

Can I use photos edited with AI for an official passport?

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Create Your Passport Photo From the Picture You Already Have

Choose your document preset, upload a clear photo, and prepare an official digital or printable photo without visiting a studio.

Create My Passport Photo Browse Photo Presets

Independent private software service. The issuing authority decides final acceptance.

35 × 45 mm