Passport photos online, done in 30 seconds
Upload a photo, our AI removes the background and crops it to the exact official size for 30+ countries. Free preview — pay $6.99 only when you download in HD.
Output: 51 × 51 mm · 600 × 600 px @ 300 DPI
Required for United States: White
HD download includes the digital photo and a ready-to-print 4×6" sheet.
How to take a photo that passes
Keep your distance
Stand about 50 cm (20 in) from the camera, head and shoulders in frame. Best results: have someone else take it, or use a tripod — selfie-arm shots distort your face.
Face the camera straight on
Camera at eye level, look directly into the lens, neutral expression with your mouth closed. Don't tilt your head.
Find even light
Face a window or light source so there are no shadows on your face. Don't worry about what's behind you — the AI removes the background.
How it works
1. Upload
Choose any well-lit photo of yourself. It stays on your device — processing runs locally with WebAssembly.
2. Auto-fix
The AI removes the background, applies the required color, and auto-frames your head to the official proportions.
3. Download
Get a free watermarked preview, or the HD photo plus a print-ready 4×6 inch sheet for a one-time $6.99.
Most requested documents
Passport photos by country
Exact official sizes, background colors and rules — verified against issuing authorities.
Visa & immigration photos
IDs, licenses & job applications
Passport photos at home: what actually matters
A passport photo is rejected for one of two reasons: the format is wrong (size, background, head proportions, resolution) or the poseis wrong (expression, lighting, glasses, head coverings). This tool eliminates the entire first category automatically — every download is cropped to the issuing authority's exact dimensions, down to the millimetre, with the required background color and the correct print resolution embedded in the file. The second category is up to you, which is why the shooting guide above matters more than any software.
Why your photo never leaves your device
Most online passport photo services upload your picture to their servers for processing. SnapPassportworks differently: the AI that removes your background runs inside your browser using WebAssembly. Nothing is transmitted, stored, or seen by anyone. That's not a marketing line — you can disconnect from the internet after the page loads and the tool keeps working.
What makes a photo compliant
Every country publishes precise requirements: the United States wants a 2×2 inch square with the head filling 50–69% of the height; the UK wants 35×45 mm with the head measuring 29–34 mm; China wants 33×48 mm with visible ears. Our open requirements database tracks these rules for 30+ countries with links to every official source and the date we last verified them. When you pick a document, the tool applies those numbers automatically — the green guide lines show exactly where your crown and chin should sit.
Printing at home or at a store
The HD download includes a 4×6 inch (10×15 cm) sheet with multiple copies and cut lines — the standard print size available at any pharmacy, photo kiosk or online print service, usually for under a dollar. Because the file carries the correct DPI metadata, "print at actual size" produces physically exact photos. Cut along the lines and you're done.
The mistakes that get photos rejected
Shadows on the face or wall, a tilted head, visible teeth, glasses glare, and photos older than six months account for the vast majority of rejections. If any of these applies to your source photo, retake it — no software can honestly fix a shadow across your face. For the full checklist, read our guide to the 8 most common rejection reasons, or the specialised guides on baby photos, glasses rules and religious head coverings.
Frequently asked questions
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. The AI background removal and cropping run entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly. Your photo never leaves your device, which also makes the tool fast and private.
Will my photo be accepted by the authorities?
The tool crops your photo to the exact official dimensions and places head-position guides based on each country's published requirements. You are responsible for following the posing rules (neutral expression, no glasses, even lighting), which are listed on each country page.
How do I print my passport photo?
The HD download includes a 4×6 inch print sheet with several copies laid out with cut lines. Print it at any pharmacy, photo kiosk or online print service as a standard 4×6 photo, then cut along the lines.
What does the free version include?
You can use every feature — background removal, cropping, all size presets — and download a watermarked preview for free. The one-time HD purchase removes the watermark and adds the print sheet.
What kind of photo should I start with?
Use a sharp, well-lit photo taken straight-on at eye level, with your full head and shoulders visible and some space around them. Avoid harsh shadows, hats and glasses.