How to use the passport size photo maker
- 1 Take a clear, front-facing photo against a plain light wall, then drop it into the box.
- 2 Choose the photo size, such as Pakistan 35 × 45 mm or USA 2 × 2 inch.
- 3 Drag and resize the box so your head fits inside the dashed oval.
- 4 Download the print sheet as JPG or PDF, or a single photo for online forms.
Getting a photo that is accepted
Most rejections come from the photo itself, not the size. Before you start, take a new picture with these basics:
- Plain light background, ideally white or off-white, with no shadows behind your head.
- Face straight on, eyes open, neutral expression, and the whole head from chin to the top of the hair inside the frame.
- Even light from the front: stand facing a window rather than under a ceiling light.
Common sizes: 35 × 45 mm for the UK, Europe, Pakistan and India, and 2 × 2 inches for the United States. A 4 × 6 inch print holds 8 photos at 35 × 45 mm or 6 at 2 × 2 inches. For an online form with a size limit, finish with Compress Image to 50KB or 20KB.
Features
Country sizes
Pakistan, India, USA, UK, Schengen, Canada, Australia, China, Gulf visas and custom sizes.
Face guide
A dashed oval and eye line help you frame the photo correctly.
Print sheets
Fits as many photos as possible on 4×6, 5×7 or A4 with cut lines.
300 dpi
Prints at the exact physical size with sharp detail.
When to use it
Passport renewal
Make photos for passport applications. For online forms, finish with Compress Image to 50KB.
CNIC and ID cards
Prepare ID card photos at the right size. Signature too? Compress Image to 20KB handles the smaller limit.
Visa applications
Get the size each embassy asks for. Convert an iPhone selfie first with HEIC to JPG.
Exam and job forms
Upload a single photo to online forms. Visa portal allows more? Compress Image to 200KB keeps finer detail.
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Frequently asked questions
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Your images are processed by your own browser and never leave your device, so private photos, ID cards and documents stay private. Once the page has loaded, the tool even works offline.
What size is a Pakistan passport photo?
35 × 45 mm, the same as for the CNIC and most countries in Europe, the UK and Australia.
What size is a US passport photo?
2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), with the head between 1 and 1 3/8 inches from chin to top.
How do I print the sheet at the right size?
Print the JPG or PDF at 100% or Actual size, not Fit to page, on 4×6 inch photo paper or A4. Most photo shops can print a 4×6 sheet cheaply.
Does it change the background to white?
No. Take the photo against a plain white or light grey wall for the best result.
What makes a photo acceptable?
Face the camera, keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed, make sure your face is evenly lit with no shadows, and avoid glasses glare. Rules vary by country, so check the official guidance.
Will the official office accept it?
The tool gives the correct size and framing, but acceptance depends on lighting, background and expression. Check the requirements of the office you are applying to.
Can I use a phone photo?
Yes. Use the back camera from about 1.5 metres away, at face height, in good daylight.
Is it free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.
How this tool works. These image tools run entirely in your browser using the Canvas API built into every modern browser, the open-source libheif decoder for iPhone HEIC photos and Tesseract, a widely used open-source OCR engine, for reading text. Each tool is tested with real phone photos, screenshots and scans before it goes live, and nothing you open is sent to a server.
Built and reviewed by Hamza Farooq, founder and lead developer
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