How to use the passport photo maker
- Upload a photo taken straight-on in even lighting, with your whole head and the top of your shoulders visible.
- Pick your country size — the crop box locks to the correct ratio automatically.
- Drag to position and zoom so your face sits centred, then download a single photo or a printable 6×4 sheet.
Getting the framing right
Most rejections come from framing, not size. As a general rule your head should fill roughly 70–80% of the frame height, measured from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head, and your eyes should sit a little above the middle. Leave a small gap above the hair — cropping the top of the head is one of the most common reasons a photo gets sent back. Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression and both eyes open.
Why the print sheet matters
Photo shops charge several pounds for what is essentially one sheet of paper. The 6×4 inch print sheet option lays out multiple copies of your photo at exact physical size on a standard photo-print format, so you can upload it to any print service or print at home on photo paper and cut them out. Because the sheet is generated at 300 DPI, the printed photos come out at the true millimetre dimensions your application requires.
Benefits
- Crops to official passport and ID dimensions for the UK, EU, US, India, Pakistan, Canada and Schengen visas.
- Generates a printable 6×4 inch sheet at 300 DPI so photos print at true physical size.
- Drag and zoom to frame your face, with an on-screen guide box.
- Completely private — the photo is cropped in your browser and never uploaded.
Limitations to know
- It sets the correct dimensions but cannot judge head size, expression, glasses or lighting.
- It does not remove or replace the background automatically — use the Background Remover first.
- Acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority, not by this tool.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Cropping the top of the head — always leave a small gap above the hair.
- Printing with "fit to page" enabled, which silently rescales and ruins the dimensions.
- Using a photo taken at an angle or in uneven lighting, which is the most common rejection cause.
Alternatives
To cut out the background first use the Background Remover; for free-form cropping use the Image Cropper.
Last updated: September 2026 · Reviewed by the AI Toolbox editorial team.
Frequently asked questions
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The cropping happens on a canvas in your browser — your photo never leaves your device, which matters for an identity document.
Will this be accepted officially?
It produces the correct dimensions, but acceptance also depends on lighting, expression, background and head size. Check your country's official guidance.
Can it remove the background for me?
Use our Background Remover first to cut yourself out, then bring the result here and choose a plain white background.
What size should I print at?
Use the 6×4 inch sheet at 300 DPI and print at 100% scale — do not let the printer "fit to page", or the dimensions will be wrong.