Free Passport Size Photo Maker (300 DPI)

Official Passport & Visa Photo Guidelines

Embassies and passport authorities enforce stringent biometric standards. To guarantee acceptance on your first submission, follow these universal rules when taking your source photo:

• Neutral Facial Expression: Keep your mouth closed and eyes looking directly into the camera lens. Avoid teeth-showing smiles or frowning.
• Head Position & Coverage: Your head should take up between 70% and 80% of the vertical photo height (from bottom of chin to crown of head).
• No Eyeglasses or Glare: In accordance with US State Department and Indian Passport guidelines, eyeglasses of any kind are prohibited unless accompanied by a medical certificate.
• Uniform Lighting: Ensure both sides of your face are evenly lit without harsh shadows behind your ears or on the background wall.
• Attire: Wear everyday civilian clothes with normal contrast against a white background (avoid white shirts that blend into the backdrop). Uniforms and camouflage are disallowed.

How to Take a Compliant Passport Photo on iPhone (Step-by-Step)

You do not need an expensive photography studio or mobile app subscription. Follow these 5 steps to capture an official biometric photo with your iPhone camera:

1. Find a plain white or off-white wall: Stand approximately 4 to 5 feet in front of the wall to prevent casting harsh shadows behind your head.
2. Face natural daylight: Stand directly facing an open window during daylight hours. Avoid overhead ceiling bulbs that cast dark shadows under your nose and chin. Do not use the camera flash.
3. Keep camera at eye level: Have a family member or friend hold the phone at exact eye height from 4 to 6 feet away. Use the standard 1× or 2× telephoto lens (never use the 0.5× ultra-wide lens, which warps facial symmetry).
4. Neutral expression and remove glasses: Look straight into the lens, keep your mouth closed, and remove eyeglasses in accordance with US State Department and Indian Passport Seva rules.
5. Upload to auto-crop at 300 DPI: Upload the photo here, select your country, use the vertical shift slider to align your chin and forehead, and download your 300 DPI high-res file or 4×6 print sheet.

Standard Global Passport Dimensions Reference Table

Compare the exact metric and pixel specifications across major immigration jurisdictions:

How to Print 6 Passport Photos for Under 50 Cents

Commercial photo studios typically charge $15 to $25 for a set of two passport photos. Read our step-by-step tutorial on how to create passport size photos at home for under $1, or follow the quick steps below:

1. Select your country: Choose your visa or passport format and fine-tune your zoom and head position.
2. Click "4×6 Print Sheet": Switch to the sheet view and click Download 4×6 Print Sheet.
3. Print as a standard 4×6 photo: Send the file to CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Boots, or print on glossy photo paper at home. A standard 4×6 photo print costs roughly $0.20 to $0.40.
4. Cut along the guide rules: Use a paper cutter or scissors to separate your 6 official 300 DPI passport photos.