Question 1

What size is a US passport photo?

Accepted Answer

US passport photos must be 2×2 inches (50.8×50.8 mm) at 300 DPI. The head must occupy between 50% and 69% of the photo height, with eyes positioned between 56% and 69% from the bottom edge.

Question 2

What background color is required for a passport photo?

Accepted Answer

Most countries require a plain white or off-white background. The UK accepts a plain cream or light grey background. EU/Schengen countries accept white or light grey. Always check the specific requirements for your country and document type.

Question 3

Can I take my own passport photo at home?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can use this free tool to crop and format any photo to meet passport requirements. Use a plain white wall as background, ensure good even lighting with no shadows on the face, and look directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

Question 4

How many passport photos fit on a 4×6 photo print?

Accepted Answer

For standard US passport photos (2×2 in / 50.8 mm), a 4×6 inch print fits 6 photos in a 2-column × 3-row layout. This tool automatically calculates and generates the print sheet.

Question 5

Does this tool upload my photo to a server?

Accepted Answer

No. All image processing — cropping, background removal, adjustments, and print layout generation — happens entirely in your browser using the Canvas API and WebAssembly. No photo data is ever sent to a server.

Question 6

Which countries are supported?

Accepted Answer

The tool supports passport and visa photo specifications for over 25 countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, EU/Schengen area, Germany, France, India, China, Japan, South Korea, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, Nigeria, Pakistan, Singapore, and Malaysia.

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