Frequently asked questions

Yes. Every size and background color is free, with no signup, no watermarks, and no hidden fees.

Passport, visa, and ID photos for the US, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, the Schengen area, and more. You can also enter a custom size in millimeters.

The photo is sent to the server to remove the background, then returned to your browser. Nothing is stored on disk and we don't keep a copy.

Yes. Choose white, blue, red, grey, or any custom color before you download.

No. Just open the tool, upload a photo, and download your result. No account, no email.

A 2x2 inch photo taken in the last 6 months, with a white background, head 1 to 1 3/8 inches tall, eyes open, and a neutral expression.

600x600 px at 300 DPI.

Yes. Download the JPG and print it at exactly 2x2 inches on matte photo paper.

35x45 mm, which is 413x531 px at 300 DPI. The head should be 29 to 34 mm tall.

A plain, light grey or cream background. White is acceptable in most cases.

No. A neutral expression with your mouth closed is required.

50x70 mm, which is 591x827 px at 300 DPI. The head should be 31 to 36 mm tall.

White or a light colour, with no shadows or patterns.

Canada visa photos use the same 50x70 mm spec in most cases, but check the current instructions with your application.

35x45 mm, which is 413x531 px at 300 DPI. The head should be 32 to 36 mm tall.

A plain light background, usually white or light grey.

A 35x45 mm photo with the head 32 to 36 mm tall, on a plain light background, facing the camera directly.

The EU publishes one common spec, but a few countries add small differences. Check with the embassy you apply through.

33x48 mm with a white background. That is about 390x567 px at 300 DPI.

No. A neutral expression is required for visa and passport photos.

45x45 mm, which is 531x531 px at 300 DPI. The head should be 34 to 37 mm tall.

A plain background, usually white or a light colour without patterns.

At 300 DPI, 35x45 mm is 413x531 px.

It is the standard passport and visa photo size in the UK, Australia, and the Schengen area.

Yes. Download the JPG and print at exactly 35 by 45 mm on photo paper, or use a photo booth that accepts digital uploads.

Exactly 600x600 px.

US passport, visa, and green card applications. It is the standard US passport photo size.

From the chin to the top of the head, 1 to 1 3/8 inches. Your photo should show the head and shoulders with a little space above the head.

33x48 mm, with a white background. That is about 390x567 px at 300 DPI.

No. China visa photos are 33x48 mm, which is not square.

It is a common size for national ID cards and driver licenses in several countries.

413x472 px.

354x472 px.

Work permits, residence permits, and student ID cards in many countries.

Landscape. It is 45 mm wide and 35 mm high.

531x413 px.

Work and student ID cards in several countries use a red background, so the exact rules depend on the issuer.

Yes. Use the custom colour picker to set any background colour before downloading.

Driving licences and some official documents in several countries use a blue background.

Yes. Use the custom colour picker to match the exact blue your document requires.

Passports, visas, and most official ID documents require a white or off-white background.

For most official documents, yes. When in doubt, use white.