How to Make a Passport Photo at Home (Print-Ready)
You don't need a photo booth. With a decent phone photo and a plain background you can produce a correctly-sized passport or ID photo at home, then print it cheaply. Here's how.
Use the tool
Passport Photo Maker
Step-by-step
- 1
Take a good source photo
Face the camera straight on, plain light background, even lighting, neutral expression, no hat or sunglasses.
- 2
Open Passport Photo Maker
Use our Passport Photo Maker. Cropping happens in your browser — nothing uploads.
- 3
Pick your country/size
Choose the preset (US 2×2 in, Schengen/EU 35×45 mm, UK, India, Canada, China, Australia). Output is 300 DPI.
- 4
Make the photo
The tool crops to the exact size. Keep the print-sheet option on to fit several copies on 6×4" paper.
- 5
Download and print
Download the single photo and/or the sheet, then print at any photo kiosk or lab on glossy paper.
💡 Tips
- Stand about 1.5m from a plain wall with the light in front of you to avoid shadows behind your head.
- Most countries want the head to fill a specific portion of the frame — check the exact head-height rule for yours.
- Print the 6×4" sheet at a lab for the cheapest per-photo cost (you get several copies on one print).
FAQ
What size is a US passport photo?
2×2 inches (51×51 mm) = 600×600 pixels at 300 DPI, the default preset.
Will my photo definitely be accepted?
The dimensions and resolution will be correct, but acceptance also depends on background, lighting, expression, and head size. Follow your country's official guidance.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Cropping and sheet layout happen entirely in your browser.