How to make a passport photo at home (free)
Create a compliant passport or ID photo at home for free — crop to size, swap to a plain background, and download print-ready. Runs in your browser.
You don't need a photo studio for a passport or ID photo. With a phone camera and a free browser tool you can produce a compliant, print-ready photo at home in a few minutes.
What makes a photo "compliant"
Most passport and visa photos require: a specific size (e.g. 35×45 mm, or 2×2 inch for the US), a plain background of a set colour, a neutral expression, and even lighting with no shadows. Exact specs vary by country and document — always check your country's official requirements before printing.
How to make one, step by step
- Take a well-lit, front-facing photo against a plain wall (or any background — the tool can replace it).
- Open the Passport photo studio.
- Pick your document preset (sizes for Malaysia, US 2×2, Schengen 35×45 and more) and use the face guides to position the head correctly.
- The tool isolates you and swaps the background to a compliant colour (white, off-white, grey or blue — including a custom picker).
- Download the print-ready photo.
Tips
- For the cleanest edges, start from a photo with good contrast — or run it through the Background Remover first.
- Need a different pixel size for an online form? Use the Image resizer.
Everything runs in your browser — your photo is never uploaded — and it's free with no sign-up.
Tools used in this guide