Passport Photo Requirements by Country
| Country | Size | Background | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) | White | 300 |
| UK | 35×45 mm | Light grey/cream | 300 |
| EU / Schengen | 35×45 mm | White or light grey | 300 |
| Australia | 35×45 mm | White | 300 |
| Canada | 50×70 mm | White | 300 |
| India | 35×35 mm | White | 300 |
Most countries require: neutral expression, eyes open, face centered, no glasses.
Step-by-Step
- Open the Passport Photo Maker
- Upload a front-facing photo taken in good lighting
- Select your country or manually enter dimensions
- Adjust the crop so your face fills 70–80% of the frame
- The tool automatically adds a white background if needed
- Download as JPEG (print-ready at 300 DPI)
Getting the Right Photo
The quality of the output depends on the quality of the input:
- Lighting: Face the light source — avoid shadows on the face
- Background: Plain light-colored wall works best
- Distance: Face should fill most of the frame — no full-body shots
- Expression: Neutral, mouth closed
- Glasses: Removed (most countries rejected glasses post-2018)
What If the Background Isn’t White?
Use our Background Remover first:
- Upload your photo → Remove Background → download the transparent PNG
- Then open the Passport Photo Maker — it will place the cutout on a white background automatically
Printing Your Passport Photo
| Print Option | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Home printer | ~$0.10 | Needs photo paper, 300 DPI |
| Pharmacy / CVS / Walgreens | ~$0.50–$2 | Upload or walk-in |
| Postal service | $10–$15 | Includes verification |
Most home printers work fine — print 4 photos on a 4×6 inch sheet to save paper.
Common Mistakes
- Selfies with shadows — overhead lighting creates dark shadows under the chin
- Wrong dimensions — always verify the exact spec for your destination country
- Low resolution output — ensure output is 300 DPI for print
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