Official Biometric Photo Tool · ICAO Compliant

Create Passport & Visa Photo Online

Create ICAO compliant passport size biometric photo in 30 seconds

Automated checks against official government specifications for 50+ countries — dimensions, background, face position, eye level — all in under 5 seconds.

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Before – original casual photo
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Processed · White background · Biometric crop · Print-ready

Example Output

See your photo transform

From upload to print-ready — the complete process with biometric compliance built in.

Passport photo with measurements
Photo Processing
Face detection with biometric measurements applied
Final compliant photo
Final Output
Government-compliant photo with white/grey background
4x6 print sheet
Print Template ↗
Ready-to-print 4×6 inch sheet with crop guides

Passport Photo Directory

Browse official 2026 passport photo requirements for 50+ countries. Find the exact size for your application.

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Visa Photo Directory

Database of international visa photo specifications. Support for US Visa, UK Visa, Schengen, and more.

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Take a passport photo at home with your phone. Upload a photo, fix the background and size automatically, and download a compliant passport photo in minutes.

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Take a passport photo with your iPhone the right way. Check US, UK, Canada and Australia rules, then create a compliant photo online.

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Make 35 × 45 mm (413 × 531 px) biometric photos with pure white background for MyICA online.

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How to Create a Compliant Biometric Photo Online

From upload to compliant photo in under a minute.

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Upload Photo
Upload your photo. We accept JPEG, PNG, and HEIC formats from any device.
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Instant Validation
Your photo is automatically checked against specific country rules in seconds.
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Compliance Report
See exactly which points PASS or FAIL with clear reasons and fix suggestions.
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Small Fee
Local pricing based on your country. One-time payment for pro results.
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Get your compliant, processed photo and print sheet instantly.
Official Requirements

Official 2026 Global Document Photo Specifications

Every photo is validated against official ICAO and government-specific biometric requirements.

Dimensions
35x45mm / 2x2in
Supports all global sizes
Format
JPEG / PNG
Optimized for quality
Background
Dynamic
White, Off-white, Gray
Eye Position
Biometric
Centered per local rules
Head Size
Scaled
Automatic crown-to-chin
Expression
Neutral
Mouth closed, eyes open
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Biometric Requirements: Face centered, looking directly at camera with neutral expression. No glasses, head coverings (except religious/medical), or face shadows.
Why Photos Get Rejected

Common Biometric Photo Mistakes

Consulates and embassies reject thousands of applications annually due to non-compliant photos. Here are the most frequent failures — and what our system checks for each one.

Incorrect Background Color
Shadows, patterns, or the wrong shade (e.g. blue instead of white) are the top rejection reasons globally.
✓ Our check: Our system measures background luminance and color uniformity across 9 zones.
Wrong Eye Position
Eyes must be positioned precisely for facial recognition cameras at border control.
✓ Our check: Facial landmark model measures exact eye-center coordinates.
Head Size Mismatch
Whether it's 70% or 50%, every country has a specific head-to-image ratio requirement.
✓ Our check: Bounding box detection calculates crown-to-chin pixel span.
Shadows on Face
Uneven lighting obscures biometric markers like the nose bridge or lip line.
✓ Our check: Luminance gradient analysis across facial regions.
Expert Guidance

How to Take a Perfect Photo at Home

You don't need a professional photographer. Follow these evidence-based tips and your smartphone photo will pass every official biometric check.

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Use Natural Light — Facing a Window
Position yourself facing a window with natural daylight. This creates even, shadow-free illumination. Avoid overhead lights, which cast downward shadows on the nose and chin. Avoid lamps behind you, which create dark backgrounds.
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Disable Portrait Mode on Your Phone
iPhone and Android portrait modes add artificial bokeh blur to the background. This can corrupt the pure-white RGB requirement. Use standard photo mode and stand against a white wall or door instead.
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Distance Matters More Than You Think
Stand approximately 3–5 feet from your camera or phone. Too close and your head fills the entire frame (head size > 69%). Too far and your head is too small (< 50%). Have someone else take the photo rather than a selfie.
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The Best DIY White Background
Tape a large white poster board or sheet to a wall. Stand at least 3 feet in front of it to prevent your shadow from falling onto it. A white door works well too. Avoid paper with any texture, watermarks, or slight cream tones.
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Look Directly at the Camera Lens
Look at the camera lens — not the screen. On phones, the lens is above the screen. Looking at the screen preview causes a subtle downward gaze that fails the eye direction check. Have someone count down before they take the shot.
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Remove Everything from Your Face
Remove glasses, earrings, face jewelry, headphones, and AirPods. Tie back hair so ears are fully visible. Remove hats and caps. Religious head coverings are permitted but must not shade the face or obscure the hairline.
💡 Pro Tip: After taking your photo, upload it to our free validator before paying anything. You'll see an instant PASS/FAIL report with the exact reason for any failure — so you can retake and re-upload until it's perfect, completely free.
Your Privacy Matters

Built With Trust & Security

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24-Hour Auto-Delete
All original photos are automatically and permanently deleted after 24 hours.
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Download URLs are signed and expire after 1 hour. No permanent access.
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GDPR & CCPA
Full data deletion options. We comply with global privacy regulations.
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No Permanent Storage
Processed images are never stored after download. Your data is yours.

Quality Matters Most

  • ✓ Pixel-Level Integrity (No artifacts)
  • ✓ Pure RGB 255 White Background
  • ✓ Standardized Eye Level (56-69%)
  • ✓ Head Height Alignment (50-69%)
  • ✓ Luminance Balance Analysis
  • ✓ Strict 64-Point Biometric Scan

Passport & Visa Photo Size Guide: ICAO Standards for 50+ Countries

Every year, thousands of passport and visa applications are delayed because of a photo that doesn't meet size or background rules. PixPassport is a free online passport photo checker that crops, resizes, and validates your photo against official ICAO standard photo requirements in seconds — no photo studio needed. Not sure if your photo will pass? Run it through our universal passport photo checker or our free ICAO photo validator before you submit anything.

Passport photo size by country: requirements vary more than most applicants expect. A UK passport photo must be 35x45mm (test it with our UK passport photo checker), Australian applications require 35x45mm with strict 32–36mm face height (verify with our Australian passport photo checker), US Green Card applicants need exact 600x600 px digital squares (use our DV lottery photo checker), and the Sri Lanka passport photo size follows the standard 45x35mm ICAO format. We also support exact specs for New Zealand visa photos, France visa photos (updated for 2026), China visa photo crops, and Schengen visa applications — so you don't have to dig through embassy PDFs to find the right dimensions.

UK applicants: use our UK passport photo checker to confirm your photo meets HMPO rules before you upload it to the gov.uk service — see our UK visa photo requirements guide for a full breakdown. Applying from China? Our China visa photo editor crops your image to the exact required ratio automatically.

Singapore & Asia-Pacific applicants: prepare your MyICA submissions with our dedicated Singapore passport photo maker, resize any selfie with our Singapore photo resizer, or inspect exact specifications with our 413x531 pixel dimension guide and ICA photo requirements.

Once your photo passes, you can download a print-ready file or use our passport photo print template to print multiple copies of your passport photo on a single A4 sheet at any pharmacy or print shop. Explore country-specific tools in our Singapore, India and UK passport photo editors, or read more in our guides and FAQ.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! Our online passport and visa photo checker is 100% free for all supported countries. You only pay a small fee if you want to download the processed, fully compliant photo and a home-printable sheet.

ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) sets the global biometric standard used by passport and visa authorities worldwide — covering head size, eye position, neutral background, lighting, and expression. We validate every upload against these ICAO standard photo rules automatically, so you know it will be accepted before you pay.

Yes. Upload your photo and our free UK passport photo checker instantly confirms it meets HMPO's 35x45mm size, background, and biometric requirements — so you can be confident before submitting to the gov.uk passport service.

Yes. Once your photo passes validation, you can download a print-ready sheet with multiple copies of your passport photo arranged for standard A4 or Letter paper, ready to print at home or at any pharmacy or print shop.

The Sri Lanka passport photo size follows the standard ICAO format of 45x35mm, with a plain white background and a neutral expression. Select Sri Lanka in our tool and we'll automatically crop and scale your photo to the correct size.

New Zealand visa photos generally follow the standard ICAO passport photo dimensions with a plain white or light-colored background. Choose New Zealand in our tool and we'll size, crop, and check your photo against the current requirements automatically.

France visa and Schengen visa photos require a 35x45mm size with a neutral, light-colored background, following the latest 2026 guidance. Our tool crops and validates your photo to this exact spec so it's accepted the first time.

A US passport and visa photo (including DS-160 applications) must be 2x2 inches (600x600px) with a plain white background. Our US visa photo editor resizes and validates your photo to this exact specification automatically.

Chinese visa photos require a specific size and background that differ slightly from standard ICAO rules. Our China visa photo editor automatically crops, resizes, and checks your photo against these requirements, so there's no manual guesswork.

Absolutely. All original photos are automatically and permanently deleted after 24 hours. Download links expire after 1 hour. We are fully GDPR and CCPA compliant.