Passport Photo Maker – 100% Compliant Passport Size Photo (original) (raw)

Passport Photo Maker — Get a Compliant ID Picture in 30 Seconds

Snap – Upload – Done. PhotoGov is a passport photo tool that instantly creates official photos meeting international government standards.

Upload your selfie → Get a compliant passport-size photo

Government Photo Compliance Guaranteed

Passport Photo Maker: From Selfie to an ID Photo

Create ID or visa photos with our online service. All you need is a smartphone or a laptop — PhotoGov takes care of the rest. Follow these simple steps:

Select Country and Document Type:

Step 1/4

Popular:

IndiaTurkeyUnited States

2. Select document type:

US Passport 2x2 inch (51x51 mm)

Popular:

PassportVisaDriving Licence

Check this box if health issues affect your photo — a medical certificate is required

Government Photo Compliance Guaranteed

PhotoGov is an independent service. We are not affiliated with any government, embassy, or consulate. All information on this website is based on official government requirements and verified primary sources. Final acceptance is determined solely by the issuing authority.

How Our Passport Photo Maker Works

PhotoGov makes photos for 900+ types of ID documents across 200 countries.
The uploaded portrait doesn't have to be perfect — our software automatically adjusts
it to official requirements, delivering a ready-to-download ID picture.

1. Photo Upload

Take a selfie and upload it to our online tool.

2. Processing

In 30 seconds, your portrait is transformed into an ID photo.

3. Сheckout

Select options or add expert verification

4. Download

Get high-quality photos in digital or printable format.

For users in the United States: The U.S. Department of State prohibits digital alterations of ID photographs. Our platform provides sizing and cropping services only and does not modify or enhance images.

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While international ID photo standards share a common foundation, the details — such as head proportions, or the policies on prescription eyewear — vary across countries. Below are the official photo sizes and key parameters for popular documents. Click yours to find out more.

Quick Links to Create Passport, Visa & Other ID Photos

Why you can trust PhotoGov?

Guaranteed Compliance

Your photos will pass government inspection after being checked by our experts.

#1 ID Photo Service

“PhotoGov is still the most secure and compliant U.S. Passport Photo Product as we enter 2025”

By Apollo Technical, 2025

Expert verification

Real experts with 10+ years of experience will check your photo

99.2% approval rate

185 K+ photos created

for passport, visa, ID in just 3 years

in 150+ countries worldwide

Passport Photo Online — Preview & Examples

Preview how your selfie is adjusted to official passport and ID requirements — choose a document, then click on a sample face or upload your portrait.

Choose a document:

Click on any face:

Your personal data is processed in accordance with security and privacy standards and used solely for identification document photo processing.

Final photo:

Your personal data is processed in accordance with security and privacy standards and used solely for identification document photo processing.

How to Take a Passport Photo at Home

Use these handy tips and take a perfect ID or visa photo with your iPhone or digital camera, without leaving your home or office.

1

Take a good quality selfie

Choose a well-lit room. Stand near a window.

2

Make sure that the photo meets the basic requirements

Choose simple clothing, keep your face clear, and maintain a neutral expression.

3

Upload Your Selfie

Take or upload a photo in good lighting. Pro equipment is not necessary.

4

Сhoose an outfit

All 4 photos will be 100% compliant with US passport photo requirements.

5

Add Human Photo Verification

Our compliance expert will review your photo and provide a report on its compliance. 99.2% approval rate.

Human Verification

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Add expert eligibility check with 100% refund guarantee. Change your photo for free if it doesn’t pass.

Sarah Mitchell

Senior Compliance Expert

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Download Your Application-Ready Photo

You can select a digital file for online applications, or a printable PDF file for paper submissions.

Taking Baby Passport Photos

Taking a baby passport photo can be challenging, especially in a studio setting. It’s often easier and more comfortable to do it at home:

Photos that will be accepted

Correct size and framing
Face centered

Plain, light-colored background
Proper lighting, no shadows, natural skin tones

High-resolution, sharp image in the photo printer format, JPG or PDF

Photos that will not be accepted

There are other people in the photo

Non-neutral facial expression, eyes not visible, mouth open

There are extraneous objects on the photo (nipples, toys)

Compliance and Independence

All photos created with PhotoGov are formatted according to official government specifications for ID and visa applications, reflecting the size, background, and framing standards of regulatory sources. Final approval of every image is always determined by the issuing authority — such as the U.S. Department of State, HM Passport Office, or equivalent national agencies. PhotoGov operates as an independent private service and is not affiliated with any government or consular institution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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At PhotoGov, safeguarding user data is a top priority. The platform utilizes HTTPS encryption and other industry-standard security protocols to protect all personal information and maintain the confidentiality of uploaded images.