How to make a US passport photo online for free?

Upload any portrait photo to Passphoto Maker. Select the USA Passport / Visa (2x2 inches / 51x51 mm) preset. Adjust your crop using the biometric guide lines so your head is between 50% and 69% of the height. Click confirm to instantly generate a plain white background photo and a 300 DPI 4x6 print sheet.

What are the exact dimensions for a USA visa photo (2x2 inches)?

A USA visa photo (DS-160, Green Card, US Passport) must be exactly 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) at 300 DPI (600 x 600 pixels minimum). The background must be plain white or off-white, and your head height must measure between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (25 - 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.

How to crop a Canada passport photo (50x70 mm) at home?

Select the Canada Passport (50x70 mm) preset on Passphoto Maker. Upload your photo and use the locked 50:70 ratio cropper. Align your top of head and chin with the biometric markers (head size must be 31 mm to 36 mm). The tool auto-removes your background to plain white and formats a 4x6 print template.

Can I take a passport photo with my phone for free?

Yes! Stand 4 to 6 feet in front of a wall with good lighting, take a front-facing portrait photo, and upload it to Passphoto Maker. Our AI automatically removes shadow/background and crops your photo to exact government standards.

What are the dimensions for UK and Schengen visa photos?

UK and Schengen visa photos require a width of 35 mm and height of 45 mm (35x45 mm). The background must be light grey, cream, or plain white, with head height between 29 mm and 34 mm.

🇪🇺Guide•6 min read•2026-08-28

Schengen Visa Photo Requirements for 29 European Countries

Official 35x45mm Schengen photo guidelines for France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland & EU visas.

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Standardized Schengen Visa Photo Rules

All 29 member countries in the European Schengen Area (including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria, and Switzerland) adhere to the ICAO Doc 9303 international biometric photo standard.

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Essential Specs for 35x45mm Schengen Photos

1Dimensions: 35 mm wide by 45 mm high (413 x 531 pixels at 300 DPI).
2Head Height: Head size from top of hair to chin must measure 32 mm to 36 mm (70% to 80% of photo height).
3Background Color: Light grey, cream, or plain white background with no shadows.
4Eye Alignment: Eyes must be centered in the upper third of the photo, looking directly into the camera lens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Schengen visa photos have a grey background?

Yes! Unlike US photos which require plain white, Schengen guidelines accept plain white, light grey, or light cream backgrounds.

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