What are the standard background colors for passport photos?

The United States, Canada, and India require pure white or off-white. The UK, EU, and Schengen countries require light grey or cream. Malaysia and certain visa agencies accept light blue.

How does the biometric alignment guide help?

The alignment guide displays standard head height boundaries (50% to 69% of the total photo height) and eye level markers to ensure your photo passes biometric government scans.

How can I print multiple passport photos on 4x6 photo paper?

Click 'Download 4x6 Printable Sheet' to get a high-resolution 300 DPI sheet containing 4 or 6 identical photos with crop marks ready for drugstore or home printing.

Passport & ID Photo Background Changer

Create compliant passport, visa, and ID photos with official background colors, biometric head alignment guides, and printable sheets. 100% private.

Upload Portrait / Selfie

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How to Make a Passport Photo at Home

Snap a Clear Portrait

Take a front-facing selfie or portrait with neutral lighting, ears visible, and looking straight ahead.

Auto-Detect & Align

Our local AI automatically cuts out the background. Use the biometric oval to align the chin and eyes.

Print on 4×6 Paper

Download the 4×6 inch print grid. Print at any pharmacy or photo kiosk (Walgreens, CVS, Boots) for just cents!

Passport & Visa Photo Specifications

Standard official criteria across embassies:

Head Size: The distance between the bottom of your chin and top of the head must be between 50% and 69% of the photo height.
Eye Level: Eyes must be positioned between 56% and 69% from the bottom of the photo.
Background: Solid, uniform color with zero shadows behind the head.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these photos accepted for official government passports?

Yes. When aligned with the biometric guidelines, exported at 300 DPI, and printed on glossy photo paper, they meet official US State Department and ICAO international standards.

How do I print the 4x6 photo sheet?

Download the 4×6 inch sheet and order standard 4×6" photo prints at your local store. Do not choose 'passport photo service' in the kiosk, just print as a regular 4×6 print to save 95% on cost.

Is my selfie or biometric data uploaded?

No. 100% of facial segmentation and photo sheet generation is performed locally inside your browser.

🔎 Verify it yourself: nothing uploads

Open your browser DevTools (F12 → Network tab). Face and ID photo generation happens purely client-side on your device.