Passport & visa photo maker
Rules checked: · Not an official tool · Source: travel.state.gov — Passport photosSource
Pick your document, upload a photo or take one with your phone. We crop it to the official size with your head in the right place, replace the background if needed, check the rules and make a sheet ready to print.
- Never uploaded
- Free, no sign-up
- No watermark
- Works on phones
- Works offline after one download
Not an official tool. The passport or visa office decides; always check the official rules.
The crop size, head position and background colors change with the document.
Your files are processed on your device and never uploaded.
Drag the photo to move it. Line up your head with the dashed outline and your eyes inside the green band.
Your photo
4 × 6 and 5 × 7 in download as JPG, A4 as PDF. 300 DPI, with cut marks.
Pick your document, upload a photo or take one with your phone. We crop it to the official size with your head in the right place, replace the background if needed, check the rules and make a sheet ready to print.
- Never uploaded
- Free, no sign-up
- No watermark
- Works on phones
- Works offline after one download
Works offline after one download.
How to make a passport or visa photo
- Choose your document, then upload a recent, front-facing photo or take one in front of a plain light wall.
- Your face is detected and the crop is fitted to the document size. Adjust the zoom and position if needed.
- Choose a background, create the photo, review the checklist and download it or a 4×6 in, 5×7 in or A4 print sheet.
U.S. passport photo requirements we check
| Requirement | Rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) · 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI | travel.state.gov — Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Head height | 1–1⅜ in (25–35 mm), top of hair to chin (50%–69% of the height) | travel.state.gov — Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Eye height | 1⅛–1⅜ in (29–35 mm) from the bottom (56%–69%) | travel.state.gov — Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Background | Plain white or off-white, no shadows | travel.state.gov — Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Head position | Centered, facing the camera, not tilted unconfirmed or guideline | travel.state.gov — Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Eyeglasses | Not allowed (except rare medical cases with a signed statement) | travel.state.gov — Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Age of photo | Taken in the last 6 months | travel.state.gov — Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
Official rules: travel.state.gov. The final decision is made by the U.S. Department of State.
“Unconfirmed or guideline”: no official number was found, so the value is what Picsawa checks.
Other passport and visa photos
- 2 × 2 inch photo (any document) same size
- 51 × 51 mm photo (any document) same size
- Canada passport photo 50 × 70 mm (2 × 2¾ in)
- China visa photo 33 × 48 mm
- Kenya passport photo 5 × 5 cm (50 × 50 mm)
- India visa photo 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)
- UAE visa photo 43 × 55 mm
- All 18 passport and visa photos
- DV Lottery (green card) photo 600 × 600 px
Why use Picsawa
- Private by designFiles are processed on your device and never uploaded.
- Free, no sign-upNo account, no watermark and no daily limits.
- Works everywherePhones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser.
About the Passport & Visa Photo Maker tool
Every country has its own photo size and head size: a U.S. passport photo is 2×2 inches with the head 1 to 1⅜ inches from the top of the hair, while UK, Australian and Schengen photos are 35×45 mm with the head measured from the chin to the crown. Pick your document and the crop, guides and checks follow its rules.
Each document’s requirements are listed below with a link to the official source and the date we last checked it. Rules marked as unconfirmed come from secondary sources, so double-check them before you apply.
Photos are saved at 300 DPI so they print at exactly the right size. Print sheets come in three layouts, a 4×6 in (10×15 cm) photo print, a 5×7 in print or an A4 page, each with as many copies as fit and cut marks in the margins. Your photo is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
Which documents are supported?
U.S. passport photo (2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)), U.S. visa photo (600 × 600 px digital photo (2 × 2 in printed)), UK passport photo (35 × 45 mm), Canada passport photo (50 × 70 mm (2 × 2¾ in)), Australia passport photo (35 × 45 mm), Schengen area visa photo (35 × 45 mm), China visa photo (33 × 48 mm), Ethiopia e-visa photo (2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)), Nigeria visa photo (35 × 45 mm), Kenya passport photo (5 × 5 cm (50 × 50 mm)), South Africa passport photo (35 × 45 mm), Uganda passport photo (35 × 45 mm (3.5 × 4.5 cm)), India visa photo (2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)), Pakistan passport photo (35 × 45 mm), Nepal passport photo (35 × 45 mm), UAE visa photo (43 × 55 mm), Qatar visa photo (35 × 45 mm), El Salvador passport photo (2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)). For the U.S. green card lottery, use the DV Lottery Photo Tool.
Can I print the photos at home?
Yes. Choose a 4×6 in, 5×7 in or A4 layout, download the print sheet (a JPG for 4×6 and 5×7, a PDF for A4) and print it at 100% size (actual size, not “fit to page”) on photo paper, or order a standard 4×6 print at a photo shop, which is usually cheaper and better quality. Then cut along the marks.
Will my photo be accepted?
The tool crops to the official measurements and checks the rules it can measure, but the passport or visa office makes the final decision. Good lighting, a plain background, a neutral expression and no glasses give you the best chance.
Is it allowed to change the background?
Replacing only the background is a common fix, and the tool never edits your face. Some offices prefer photos taken against a real plain wall, so if you can, take the photo in front of one.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Face detection and all image processing run in your browser. The photo never leaves your device.
Helpful guides
- ID photos guideHow to take a passport photo at home with your phoneLight, background, distance and pose for a phone photo, and which countries accept one.
- ID photos guideEthiopian passport photo requirementsWhat ICS takes at the branch, what embassies abroad ask for, and the e-Visa and Fayda photo rules.
- ID photos guideKenya eCitizen passport photo requirementsWhite background, no glasses or smiling, ears visible, the size by mission, and eCitizen upload tips.
Not an official tool. This tool is not affiliated with any government. The final decision is made by the passport or visa office. Always check the official rules for your document before you apply.