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How to Prepare a Passport-Style Photo at Home

A photo editor can help with cropping and export, but it cannot decide whether a photo is legally acceptable. Always check the current instructions for your passport, visa or form.

Step-by-step workflow

  1. 1

    Use even lighting

    Face the camera directly and avoid strong shadows or blown-out highlights.

  2. 2

    Use a clean background

    Use the background color required by the authority; do not assume every application uses the same rule.

  3. 3

    Upload the photo

    Open Passport Photo Maker and load the cleanest original image available.

  4. 4

    Crop to the required frame

    Keep the face centered and avoid cutting the head or chin.

  5. 5

    Export and verify

    Compare the final dimensions, background and framing with the latest official instructions before submitting.

Try the workflow

Prepare the photo

Crop and export a photo, then verify it against the latest requirements of the receiving authority.

Open Passport Photo Maker