Photo Guides
How to take, print, and troubleshoot passport and ID photos. Country requirements, common mistakes, background and glasses rules — all in one place with step-by-step instructions.
How-to guides
How to Take a Perfect Passport Photo at Home
Step-by-step guide — background, lighting, face position, and camera tips. Works for all countries.
Baby & infant passport photo guide
How to photograph a baby for a passport — tips for keeping eyes open, background, and positioning.
How to print passport photos at home
Print your passport photo on a home printer or at a pharmacy. Correct sizes, paper types, and layout tips.
DIY Passport Photo at Home — Free Guide
Complete DIY guide: what you need, setup, shooting, processing, and printing — all for free in under 5 minutes.
Passport Photo with iPhone
iPhone and Android camera settings, timer setup, and step-by-step guide for taking a passport photo with your phone.
Digital Passport Photo — Online Submission Guide
File format, pixel dimensions, and size limits for digital passport photo uploads in the US, UK, EU, Australia, and India.
How to Convert a Passport Photo to JPG
File format, resolution, DPI, and file size requirements for digital passport photo submissions.
Rules & requirements
Country & visa requirements
Schengen visa photo requirements
Photo specs for Schengen area visa applications: 35×45 mm biometric (ICAO), white background, prescription glasses with conditions.
2×2 Passport Photo — US Size Guide
Everything about the 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) US passport photo: dimensions, pixels, head size, and where it's used.
ICAO biometric photo requirements
International standard (ICAO Doc 9303) for biometric passport photos — used by 180+ countries.
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