Last updated: October 2026
Passport photo maker online free — biometric ID photos in seconds
Short answer: upload a selfie, choose your country preset (US 2×2 in, UK/Schengen 35×45 mm, Canada 50×70 mm, China 33×48 mm and more), frame your face inside the biometric guides with drag and zoom, and let the on-device AI swap the background to the color your country requires. Download a print-ready 300 DPI photo or a 4×6 print sheet — free, no signup, nothing uploaded.
How it works
1. Drop a selfie into the box (or tap it on your phone to use the camera) — JPG, PNG or WebP. Your photo loads into your browser's memory and is never uploaded anywhere. 2. Pick your country preset for the exact required dimensions, and choose the background color your country asks for (white for most, light blue for China and others). 3. Drag the photo to center your face inside the green head-zone guide and use the zoom slider until your head fills 70–80% of the frame, with your eyes near the amber eye line. 4. Keep background replacement ticked and the on-device AI cuts you out and drops you onto the chosen background. Download the single photo for online applications or the 4×6 print sheet for kiosk printing.
Because everything is rendered with HTML canvas at full print resolution, the download is a true 300 DPI file — e.g. a 35×45 mm photo exports at 413×531 pixels, exactly what print shops and online forms expect.
ID photo sizes by country
| Document | Size | Pixels @300 DPI | Background |
|---|
| US passport / visa | 2×2 in (51×51 mm) | 600×600 | White |
| UK passport | 35×45 mm | 413×531 | Light gray / white |
| EU Schengen visa | 35×45 mm | 413×531 | White / light gray |
| India passport | 35×45 mm | 413×531 | White |
| Canada passport | 50×70 mm | 591×827 | White |
| China visa | 33×48 mm | 390×567 | Light blue |
Rules change and special cases exist — always confirm the current requirements with your issuing authority before you apply. The custom-size option covers anything not listed.
Why the privacy angle matters for ID photos
A passport photo is biometric data — it can identify you. Most free ID-photo sites upload your face to their servers for processing, where you have no control over how long it is kept or what it trains. This tool inverts that: the photo is segmented and composited on your own device with an AI model that downloads once like any other page asset. Your face is never transmitted, never stored, never seen by anyone. That is the whole point — and it is also why the tool works offline after the first load.
Frequently asked questions
Is this passport photo maker really free?
Yes — completely free, no signup, no watermark, no limits. Every step runs in your browser, so there is nothing for us to charge you for or track.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
Never. Your photo is loaded into your browser's memory and processed locally with on-device AI — it is never sent to a server, stored, or seen by anyone. A passport photo is biometric data, which is exactly why this tool never uploads it. Only the background-removal AI model itself is downloaded once from a CDN, the same way the page's own code is.
Which countries' ID photo sizes are supported?
US (2×2 in), UK and EU Schengen (35×45 mm), India (35×45 mm), Canada (50×70 mm), China (33×48 mm), plus a custom size in millimeters. Each preset exports at print-ready 300 DPI pixel dimensions.
Which background color do I need for my country?
Most countries — including the US, UK, Schengen states and India — require a plain white or very light background. China and several others ask for light blue. Pick the color in the tool to match your requirement; when in doubt, white is the safest choice, and always double-check your issuing authority's current rules.
Will my photo be accepted for a passport or visa?
The tool produces photos at the exact size, resolution (300 DPI) and background your document type specifies, and the framing guides help you meet the biometric head-size rules. But final acceptance is always the issuing authority's call — photo rules change, and things like shadows, glare or an old photo can cause rejection. Treat this as a precise starting point, not a guarantee.
How do I print my ID photos?
Click "Download 4×6 print sheet" to get a standard 4×6-inch page tiled with as many copies of your photo as fit — print it at any photo kiosk or drugstore at 100% scale (no 'fit to page'), then cut along the edges. Or download the single photo and upload it for online applications.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. Tap the upload box to take a selfie with your camera or pick one from your gallery, drag to frame your face inside the guides, and download. The AI background removal runs on-device — it may take a few extra seconds on older phones.
What makes a good passport photo?
Face the camera directly with a plain, neutral expression and your mouth closed. Keep both eyes open and visible — no sunglasses, and avoid glare on regular glasses. Use soft, even lighting on your face with no harsh shadows behind you, and a plain background helps the AI cutout look clean. Remove hats and head coverings unless worn for religious reasons.
