Passport & visa photo maker
Pick your document, upload a photo or take one with your phone. We crop it to the official size with your head in the right place, replace the background if needed, check the rules and make a sheet ready to print.
- Never uploaded
- Free, no sign-up
- No watermark
- Works on phones
- Works offline after one download
Works offline after one download.
Not an official tool. The passport or visa office decides; always check the official rules.
The crop size, head position and background colors change with the document.
Your files are processed on your device and never uploaded.
Drag the photo to move it. Line up your head with the dashed outline and your eyes inside the green band.
Your photo
How to make a passport or visa photo
- Choose your document, then upload a recent, front-facing photo or take one in front of a plain light wall.
- Your face is detected and the crop is fitted to the document size. Adjust the zoom and position if needed.
- Choose a background, create the photo, review the checklist and download it or a 4×6 in print sheet.
U.S. passport photo requirements we check
| Requirement | Rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) · 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI | travel.state.gov: Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Head height | 1–1⅜ in (25–35 mm), top of hair to chin (50%–69% of the height) | travel.state.gov: Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Eye height | 1⅛–1⅜ in (29–35 mm) from the bottom (56%–69%) | travel.state.gov: Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Background | Plain white or off-white, no shadows | travel.state.gov: Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Head position | Centered, facing the camera, not tilted unconfirmed or guideline Official rule: head centered and facing the camera. The allowed offset (share of image width) is a tool heuristic. | travel.state.gov: Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Eyeglasses | Not allowed (except rare medical cases with a signed statement) | travel.state.gov: Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Age of photo | Taken in the last 6 months | travel.state.gov: Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
Official rules: travel.state.gov. The final decision is made by the U.S. Department of State.
| Requirement | Rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 600 × 600 px digital photo (2 × 2 in printed); JPEG, 240 kB or less for online forms | travel.state.gov: Digital image requirements checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Head height | 50%–69% of the photo height (top of hair to chin) | travel.state.gov: Photo composition template checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Eye height | 56%–69% of the height, from the bottom | travel.state.gov: Photo composition template checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Background | Plain white or off-white, no shadows unconfirmed or guideline Official rule: plain white or off-white background. Brightness (0-1), variation and color limits are tool heuristics measured on the border area around the head. | travel.state.gov: Visa photo requirements checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Eyeglasses | Not allowed | travel.state.gov: Visa photo requirements checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Age of photo | Taken in the last 6 months | travel.state.gov: DV-2026 instructions (PDF) checked Oct 11, 2026 |
Official rules: travel.state.gov. The final decision is made by the U.S. Department of State.
| Requirement | Rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm · 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI | gov.uk: Photos for passports checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Head height | 29–34 mm, crown (top of head) to chin (64%–76% of the height) unconfirmed or guideline 29–34 mm from chin to crown is the figure published for printed UK photos; we could not confirm it on GOV.UK during our last check. Digital applications are cropped by HM Passport Office (at least 600 × 750 px, 50 kB–10 MB). | gov.uk: Photos for passports checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Background | Plain cream or light grey, with clear contrast | gov.uk: Photos for passports checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Head position | Centered, facing the camera, not tilted unconfirmed or guideline Official rule: head centered and facing the camera. The allowed offset (share of image width) is a tool heuristic. | gov.uk: Photos for passports checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Eyeglasses | Best removed; if worn, no glare, tinted lenses or frames over the eyes unconfirmed or guideline Best removed; if worn, no glare, tinted lenses or frames over the eyes | gov.uk: Photos for passports checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Age of photo | Taken in the last month | gov.uk: Photos for passports checked Oct 11, 2026 |
Official rules: www.gov.uk. The final decision is made by HM Passport Office.
| Requirement | Rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 50 × 70 mm (2 × 2¾ in) · 591 × 827 px at 300 DPI | canada.ca: Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Head height | 31–36 mm, crown (top of head) to chin (44%–51% of the height) | canada.ca: Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Background | Plain white or light-coloured, no shadows | canada.ca: Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Head position | Centered, facing the camera, not tilted unconfirmed or guideline Official rule: head centered and facing the camera. The allowed offset (share of image width) is a tool heuristic. | canada.ca: Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Eyeglasses | Allowed if the eyes are clearly visible, with no glare or tinted lenses unconfirmed or guideline Allowed if the eyes are clearly visible, with no glare or tinted lenses | canada.ca: Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Age of photo | Taken in the last 6 months | canada.ca: Passport photos checked Oct 11, 2026 |
Official rules: www.canada.ca. The final decision is made by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
| Requirement | Rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm · 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI | passports.gov.au: Photo guidelines checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Head height | 32–36 mm, crown (top of head) to chin (71%–80% of the height) | passports.gov.au: Photo guidelines checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Background | Plain white or light grey | passports.gov.au: Photo guidelines checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Head position | Centered, facing the camera, not tilted unconfirmed or guideline Official rule: head centered and facing the camera. The allowed offset (share of image width) is a tool heuristic. | passports.gov.au: Photo guidelines checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Eyeglasses | Best removed; if worn, no glare, tinted lenses or frames over the eyes unconfirmed or guideline Best removed; if worn, no glare, tinted lenses or frames over the eyes | passports.gov.au: Photo guidelines checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Age of photo | Taken in the last 6 months | passports.gov.au: Photo guidelines checked Oct 11, 2026 |
Official rules: www.passports.gov.au. The final decision is made by the Australian Passport Office.
| Requirement | Rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 35 × 45 mm · 413 × 531 px at 300 DPI | German Foreign Office: Biometric passport photos (PDF) checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Head height | 32–36 mm, crown (top of head) to chin (71%–80% of the height) | German Foreign Office: Biometric passport photos (PDF) checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Background | Plain, light and even (light grey works best) | German Foreign Office: Biometric passport photos (PDF) checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Head position | Centered, facing the camera, not tilted unconfirmed or guideline Official rule: head centered and facing the camera. The allowed offset (share of image width) is a tool heuristic. | German Foreign Office: Biometric passport photos (PDF) checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Eyeglasses | Allowed if the eyes are clearly visible, with no reflections or tinted lenses | German Foreign Office: Biometric passport photos (PDF) checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Age of photo | Taken in the last 6 months | German Foreign Office: Biometric passport photos (PDF) checked Oct 11, 2026 |
Official rules: hongkong.diplo.de. The final decision is made by the consulate of the Schengen country you apply to.
| Requirement | Rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 33 × 48 mm · 390 × 567 px at 300 DPI unconfirmed or guideline | visaforchina.cn: Chinese Visa Application Service Center checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Head height | 28–33 mm, crown (top of head) to chin (58%–69% of the height) unconfirmed or guideline 28–33 mm from chin to crown with 3–5 mm above the head, as published by visa photo guides that cite the Chinese embassy. We could not open the official page to confirm. Online applications use 354 × 472 to 420 × 560 px. | visaforchina.cn: Chinese Visa Application Service Center checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Space above the head | About 4 mm unconfirmed or guideline 28–33 mm from chin to crown with 3–5 mm above the head, as published by visa photo guides that cite the Chinese embassy. We could not open the official page to confirm. Online applications use 354 × 472 to 420 × 560 px. | visaforchina.cn: Chinese Visa Application Service Center checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Background | Plain white or near-white, no borders unconfirmed or guideline | visaforchina.cn: Chinese Visa Application Service Center checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Head position | Centered, facing the camera, not tilted unconfirmed or guideline Official rule: head centered and facing the camera. The allowed offset (share of image width) is a tool heuristic. | visaforchina.cn: Chinese Visa Application Service Center checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Eyeglasses | Not allowed unconfirmed or guideline Not allowed | visaforchina.cn: Chinese Visa Application Service Center checked Oct 11, 2026 |
| Age of photo | Taken in the last 6 months unconfirmed or guideline | visaforchina.cn: Chinese Visa Application Service Center checked Oct 11, 2026 |
Official rules: www.visaforchina.cn. The final decision is made by the Chinese Visa Application Service Center or embassy.
| Requirement | Rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Photo size | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) · 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI | evisa.gov.et: Ethiopia e-Visa portal checked Oct 17, 2026 |
| File | JPEG, JPG or PNG, under 2 MB | evisa.gov.et: Ethiopia e-Visa portal checked Oct 17, 2026 |
| Head height | 1–1⅜ in (25–35 mm), top of hair to chin (50%–69% of the height) unconfirmed or guideline The e-Visa portal's photo tips give the size (2 × 2 in) but no head size. We use the usual range for 2 × 2 in photos (head 50–69% of the height, top of hair to chin). | evisa.gov.et: Ethiopia e-Visa portal checked Oct 17, 2026 |
| Background | Plain white | evisa.gov.et: Ethiopia e-Visa portal checked Oct 17, 2026 |
| Head position | Centered, facing the camera, not tilted unconfirmed or guideline Official rule: head centered and facing the camera. The allowed offset (share of image width) is a tool heuristic. | evisa.gov.et: Ethiopia e-Visa portal checked Oct 17, 2026 |
| Eyeglasses | Not mentioned on the e-Visa portal unconfirmed or guideline The portal's photo tips don't mention glasses. Taking them off avoids glare, a common reason photos are rejected. | evisa.gov.et: Ethiopia e-Visa portal checked Oct 17, 2026 |
| Age of photo | Taken in the last 6 months | evisa.gov.et: Ethiopia e-Visa portal checked Oct 17, 2026 |
| Color and lighting | In color, not over- or under-exposed | evisa.gov.et: Ethiopia e-Visa portal checked Oct 17, 2026 |
| Who takes it | No selfies; no filters or retouching | evisa.gov.et: Ethiopia e-Visa portal checked Oct 17, 2026 |
| Clarity | Clear, with no blurred or unclean background | evisa.gov.et: Ethiopia e-Visa portal checked Oct 17, 2026 |
Official rules: www.evisa.gov.et. The final decision is made by Ethiopia's Immigration and Citizenship Service.
Rows marked “unconfirmed or guideline” are either published only by secondary sources, or describe an official rule without an exact number (the limit shown is how Picsawa measures it).
Other passport and visa photos
- U.S. passport photo 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)
- U.S. visa photo 600 × 600 px digital photo (2 × 2 in printed)
- UK passport photo 35 × 45 mm
- Canada passport photo 50 × 70 mm (2 × 2¾ in)
- Australia passport photo 35 × 45 mm
- Schengen area visa photo 35 × 45 mm
- China visa photo 33 × 48 mm
- Ethiopia e-visa photo 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)
- DV Lottery (green card) photo 600 × 600 px
Why use Picsawa
- Private by designFiles are processed on your device and never uploaded.
- Free, no sign-upNo account, no watermark and no daily limits.
- Works everywherePhones, tablets and computers, in any modern browser.
About the Passport & Visa Photo Maker tool
Every country has its own photo size and head size: a U.S. passport photo is 2×2 inches with the head 1 to 1⅜ inches from the top of the hair, while UK, Australian and Schengen photos are 35×45 mm with the head measured from the chin to the crown. Pick your document and the crop, guides and checks follow its rules.
Each document’s requirements are listed below with a link to the official source and the date we last checked it. Rules marked as unconfirmed come from secondary sources, so double-check them before you apply.
Photos are saved at 300 DPI so they print at exactly the right size. The print sheet fits as many copies as possible on a standard 4×6 in (10×15 cm) photo print. Your photo is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
Which documents are supported?
U.S. passport photo (2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)), U.S. visa photo (600 × 600 px digital photo (2 × 2 in printed)), UK passport photo (35 × 45 mm), Canada passport photo (50 × 70 mm (2 × 2¾ in)), Australia passport photo (35 × 45 mm), Schengen area visa photo (35 × 45 mm), China visa photo (33 × 48 mm), Ethiopia e-visa photo (2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)). For the U.S. green card lottery, use the DV Lottery Photo Tool.
Can I print the photos at home?
Yes. Download the print sheet and print it at 100% size (actual size, not “fit to page”) on glossy photo paper, or order a standard 4×6 print at a photo shop, which is usually cheaper and better quality. Then cut along the edges.
Will my photo be accepted?
The tool crops to the official measurements and checks the rules it can measure, but the passport or visa office makes the final decision. Good lighting, a plain background, a neutral expression and no glasses give you the best chance.
Is it allowed to change the background?
Replacing only the background is a common fix, and the tool never edits your face. Some offices prefer photos taken against a real plain wall, so if you can, take the photo in front of one.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Face detection and all image processing run in your browser. The photo never leaves your device.
Not an official tool. This tool is not affiliated with any government. The final decision is made by the passport or visa office. Always check the official rules for your document before you apply.