Choose a preset
Select the country and application type, then open the official source to confirm that the rules still apply.
Application photo workspace
Passport Photo Maker
Check for one clear face, then open a focused editing workspace that positions it automatically. Every preset supports dragging, zooming and an adjustable crop box directly on the preview.
Face checkAuto positioningExact pixelsLocal processingNo sign-up
How to prepare an application photo
Add one clear portrait
The tool rejects images when it cannot find exactly one clear face. Use a recent original with even lighting and room around the head.
Crop and position
The editor centres the detected face. Drag the photo, adjust zoom, or resize the crop box on the preview and select Apply crop. Auto position face restores the suggested placement.
Review and download
Check expression, shadows, sharpness, dimensions and file size before downloading the JPEG or print sheet.
What the tool can check
The tool checks for exactly one detectable face and then opens a focused editing workspace without an advertisement inside the preview. It estimates a suitable initial position and controls aspect ratio, pixel dimensions, JPEG format, approximate print density and maximum file size. Face detection and image processing run in your browser.
- Exact width and height for the selected preset
- Rejection when no clear face or more than one face is detected
- Automatic face centring and estimated zoom for each preset
- Preview crop handles with Apply, Cancel and Reset controls
- Visible head, eye and shoulder positioning guides
- Warning when the source needs enlargement
- JPEG compression toward a selected maximum KB value
- Printable 4 × 6 inch layout with cutting guides
What still needs your review
Software cannot guarantee acceptance. Look closely at requirements that depend on the person, the original photograph and the receiving authority.
- The photo is recent and is a true likeness
- Eyes are visible, mouth is closed and expression is acceptable
- Lighting is even and there are no shadows or reflections
- Clothing, glasses and head coverings follow the relevant rules
- The background is genuine, plain and the required colour
Why the background is not replaced automatically
A clean white or light background is common, but replacing it in software is not universally permitted. United States guidance asks for an original image without digital changes. Canada explicitly treats background replacement as an alteration, and the United Kingdom requires an unaltered photo.
For that reason, this maker does not cut out the person or invent a new background. Photograph the person against the required background with soft, balanced lighting. This protects fine hair edges, natural shadows and the integrity of the identity image.
If a nonofficial application explicitly permits background replacement, use the separate background remover, then verify the edited image against that application's rules. Background removal is kept outside this passport workflow to reduce the risk of accidental alteration.
Official requirements used for presets
Photo requirements change and may differ between a digital renewal, a printed application and a visa process. Confirm the destination and submission method before relying on any preset.
United States passport photos
Printed dimensions, head size, pose, lighting and background guidance.
United Kingdom digital photos
Minimum digital dimensions, file-size range and rules for an unaltered photo.
Canada passport photos
Separate digital and printed specifications, including strict alteration rules.
India ICAO-compliant photographs
Digital dimensions, face proportion, lighting, expression and background guidance.
Frequently asked questions
Does this tool guarantee that my passport photo will be accepted?
No. It can help with dimensions, framing and file size, but the issuing authority checks identity, recency, pose, lighting, expression, background and other requirements. Always compare the result with the linked official guidance.
Why does the tool not automatically replace the background?
Some authorities prohibit digitally altered backgrounds and may reject edited photos. The tool preserves the photographed background and provides positioning guidance instead. Take the original picture against the required plain background.
What does DPI change?
DPI describes print density. Pixel dimensions and file size are the important settings for most online uploads. The DPI selection is used when laying the photo onto the printable 4 by 6 inch sheet.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. The selected image is decoded, checked for one clear face, positioned, resized and encoded in your browser. The face detector downloads when you choose a photo, but the photo itself is not sent to ImgTweak or the model provider.
Why can a correctly sized photo still be rejected?
Dimensions are only one part of compliance. A photo can fail because it is old, blurry, altered, poorly lit, incorrectly posed, shadowed or framed with the wrong head size.
Can I crop and zoom every passport preset?
Yes. Drag the photo to reposition it, use the zoom control, or select Adjust crop and resize the crop box directly on the preview. The crop preserves the selected preset ratio and is committed when you select Apply crop.
What happens after I choose a photo?
The tool checks for exactly one clear face and then opens a full screen editing workspace. It suggests an initial position for the selected preset. You can still drag, zoom, adjust the crop on the preview and apply it before downloading.
Can I make a 2 by 2 inch passport photo?
Yes. Choose the United States printed passport preset. It creates a square 600 by 600 pixel image intended for 2 by 2 inch output at 300 DPI and can also generate a 4 by 6 inch print sheet.
Prepare your photo without uploading it
Return to the workspace, select the correct preset and compare your result with the official application rules.