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Create a government-approved passport photo online in under 2 minutes — free. AI removes background, crops to exact biometric specs. Works for US, UK, Schengen & 100+ countries.
100+
Countries
30+
Compliance checks
< 2 min
Processing time
100%
AI-powered
Select country & document
We'll auto-apply the correct specifications
🇪🇺 Schengen countries visa photo maker requirements
Size
35×45 mm (413×531 px)
Background
light-gray
Choose background colour
AI will replace your background automatically
Upload your photo
JPEG, PNG or WEBP · max 15 MB
Drag & drop or click to browse
Use a front-facing photo with good lighting for best results
Good natural lighting, no harsh shadows
Face the camera directly, neutral expression
Taken from ~1.5m away (5 feet)
Getting a biometric photo right the first time matters. Whether you are applying for a US passport, a Schengen visa, a UK driving licence, or any national identity document, a rejected photo costs you time and money. Our free passport photo maker uses AI to automatically remove the background, apply the correct color, and crop to the exact pixel dimensions required by your target country — all in under two minutes, from any device. No photographer. No studio. No guesswork.
Our online passport photo maker is designed for everyone — no technical skills or editing experience needed.
Most photo rejections happen because of background color, incorrect head size, or poor lighting — not because of the person in the photo. Our tool was built specifically to eliminate those errors before you ever submit your application.
Our passport photo maker serves a wide range of needs. If you are renewing an expiring passport, applying for a tourist or work visa, getting a new national ID card, or preparing documents for a student exchange program, this tool handles the compliance side so you can focus on your application. It is equally useful for parents creating passport photos for young children, frequent travellers who need photos for multiple countries, and HR teams processing employee work permits in bulk.
Yes. You can upload, process, and preview your biometric passport photo at no cost. A payment is only required if you choose to download the full-resolution, watermark-free file or print template. There are no subscriptions or hidden fees.
Our passport photo maker is built directly around the official biometric specifications published by each country's embassy, immigration authority, or national passport office. Provided you follow the basic photo-taking tips — face fully visible, neutral expression, eyes open — your photo will meet the requirements.
Yes. Any modern smartphone camera is capable of producing a compliant biometric photo. For the best result, stand facing a window for even natural lighting, keep the camera at eye level, and have another person take the shot from about 1.5 metres (5 feet) away. Selfies can work but are more prone to distortion.
It does not matter. Our AI background removal is designed to handle real-world environments — patterned walls, furniture, outdoor scenes. You do not need a professional backdrop. The online passport photo maker will isolate your face and replace the background with the correct official colour automatically.
Absolutely. The tool supports dozens of document types beyond passports, including Schengen visa photos, US visa photos for the DS-160 form, Indian visa photos, national identity cards, driving licences, and residence permit applications. Simply select your document type when you begin.
Photo studios charge between $10 and $25 per session and are limited by business hours. Our passport photo maker is available 24/7, costs a fraction of that, and performs more compliance checks than a human operator typically does. You also get an instant digital copy, which studios rarely provide.