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Align your photo with overlay guidelines. We automatically verify dimensions and requirements.
Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP — up to 20MB
Passport Photo Guidelines & Printing Guide
Learn how to take compliant photos at home and print them for cents.
🇺🇸 US Passport Photo Rules
Standard size is 2x2 inches (51x51 mm). Head must be between 1" and 1-3/8" (50-69%) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. Must be taken against a plain white or off-white background with a neutral expression.
🇬🇧 UK & Schengen Rules
Standard size is 35x45 mm. Head size must measure between 29mm and 34mm. Background must be light grey or cream. No shadows on face or background allowed.
💡 Print at CVS / Walgreens
Download our 4x6 Sheet (6 Photos) option, then order a standard 4x6 photo print online at CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart for under $0.35 instead of paying $16.99 for passport photo service!
About PassportSnap AI
Privacy First
Face auto-centering and manual adjustments happen locally in your browser. AI background removal is processed on our secure server and never stored — your photo is discarded immediately after processing.
100% Free Digital Output
Download full high-res 300 DPI images for online passport applications and e-Visas without watermarks.
Print Anywhere
Print your downloaded photo at any CVS, Walgreens, or local printer for cents on a standard 4x6 photo sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about photo requirements, privacy, AI editing, and printing.
Is this really free? ▼
Yes. PassportSnap AI is 100% free to create and download single high-resolution 300 DPI passport photos for digital online visa applications and official forms.
Is my photo safe and private? ▼
Yes, 100%. All face detection, alignment, cropping, and background removal execute directly inside your browser using WebAssembly. Your photos are never uploaded to or stored on any server.
Which countries are supported? ▼
We support biometric specifications for over 25 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Schengen Area, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Pakistan, India, China, Japan, Australia, Saudi Arabia, and UAE.
What are the US passport photo requirements? ▼
The US State Department requires a 2x2 inch (51x51 mm) square photo, white background, head size between 1 to 1-3/8 inches (50%-69% height), neutral expression, no eyeglasses, and taken within the last 6 months.
What are the UK passport photo requirements? ▼
HM Passport Office requires a 35x45 mm photo, light grey or off-white background, head height between 29mm and 34mm, eyes open without glare, and mouth closed.
Can I use this for a visa application? ▼
Yes! You can generate compliant digital photos for US visas, Schengen visas, e-Visas, OCI cards, NADRA visas, and residence permits.
Can I take the photo myself at home? ▼
Yes. Stand about 4 feet away from the camera, ensure good frontal lighting, maintain a neutral expression, and take the picture at eye level against any plain wall.
What should I wear for a passport photo? ▼
Wear dark street clothing that contrasts with a white or light background. Avoid white shirts, uniforms, camouflage patterns, or large headwear unless worn for religious or medical purposes.
How do I print my photo? ▼
Select our 4x6 printable grid sheet option, save the photo, and order a standard 4x6 print at any local pharmacy (CVS, Walgreens, Walmart) or print it at home on high-quality photo paper.
Will my photo be accepted? ▼
Our AI crops and scales your face according to official biometric guidelines. Ensure your original photo has good lighting, sharp focus, no heavy shadows, and no spectacles.
How does AI face centering work? ▼
When you click "Center with AI", our algorithm calculates facial landmark bounds (eyes, chin, crown) and automatically scales the image to match official country head-height ratios.
What about background removal? ▼
Background removal uses machine learning (ISNet / BiRefNet architecture) to segment the human subject from the background and replace it with pure white or custom official background colors.
What file format will I download? ▼
Photos are rendered as maximum-quality 300 DPI JPEG files, compatible with all official government portals and photo printing kiosks.
Does it work on mobile? ▼
Yes! You can take or upload photos directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Android smartphone browser without installing any app.
Do I need to install any software? ▼
No installation required. Everything operates inside standard modern browsers (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox).
How is this different from paid passport photo services? ▼
Paid services charge $10 to $20 per photo. PassportSnap AI provides the same AI editing 100% free, with photos discarded immediately after processing — never stored, never shared.
Legal, Privacy & Policy Hub
Privacy Policy
This policy covers both the PassportSnap AI website and mobile applications. Where the two differ, each is described separately.
Photo Editing & Cropping: Cropping, face measurement, and manual adjustments run 100% on your own device.
Background Removal: When you use the "Remove background with AI" feature, your photo is temporarily sent to our secure processing server to run the background-removal model, and the result is returned to your browser. We do not store, retain, or log uploaded photos on our server — they exist only in memory for the duration of processing and are discarded immediately after the response is sent. If our processing server is unavailable, background removal automatically falls back to an on-device model that never leaves your browser.
Website Data: We do not create user accounts or require sign-in. We do not collect names, filenames, or precise location.
Cookies & Advertising: This site may display advertisements served by Google AdSense and other third-party ad networks. These networks may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. We may also use standard analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand aggregate site usage; this does not include your uploaded photos.
Contact: Email support@passportsnapai.com for any privacy inquiries.
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