How to make a passport photo at home
Ask someone to take your photo from about arm's length or a little further, at eye level, facing a plain light wall. Upload it and choose a size: India, UK and Schengen at 35×45 mm, US at 2×2 in, Canada at 50×70 mm, or China visa at 33×48 mm. The preview shows the exact crop with an oval face guide and two dashed lines; the top of your head and your chin should sit on those lines.
The crop is always centred on the photo, so use the Zoom slider (100 to 200 percent) to bring your face up to the guide. You cannot drag the photo sideways, so it helps to take the picture with your face in the middle of the frame. If the wall behind you is not plain, pick white, light grey, light blue or a custom colour; choosing a colour turns on Replace the background behind me, and AI then separates you from the background. Download a single photo or switch to Print sheet.
Tips for a photo that gets accepted
Most rejections come from a few common problems. Use soft, even light from in front, such as a window you are facing, so there are no shadows on your face or on the wall behind you. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and both eyes open, look straight at the camera, and keep your head level.
Many countries no longer allow glasses in passport photos, and those that do usually reject glare or frames covering the eyes, so taking them off is often the safer choice. Hats and head coverings are generally only allowed for religious or medical reasons. Avoid filters, beauty modes and heavy editing, and use a recent photo that looks like you today.
Check the official requirements
This tool sizes, crops and exports your photo; it does not check whether it meets official rules. It has no face detection or biometric validation, so it cannot confirm head size, eye position or expression. Requirements differ between countries and are updated from time to time, so check the current guidance from your passport office or the official government website before printing or uploading. When you apply online, follow that service's own upload instructions for file size and format.