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.
Passport Photo: DIY vs Studio
Cost, quality, and convenience compared — why a DIY photo at home matches studio results for free.
Passport Photo Lighting Setup Guide
Window light, lamp setups, avoiding shadows — how to get even, shadow-free lighting at home.
What to Wear for a Passport Photo
Color recommendations, what to avoid, head coverings, and clothing rules by country.
How to Convert a Passport Photo to JPG
File format, resolution, DPI, and file size requirements for digital passport photo submissions.
Common problems
Rules & requirements
Glasses in Passport Photos
Which countries allow glasses, and what rules apply to prescription eyewear.
Passport Photo Background Color
What background color each country requires and how to get it right.
Passport Photo Size Guide
All the different photo dimensions used around the world.
Can I Smile in My Passport Photo?
Expression rules by country — why smiling is not allowed and how to get the right neutral look.
Passport Photo Expression Rules
Neutral expression guide — what's required, common mistakes, and tips for eyes, brows, and mouth.
Passport Photo Hair Rules
Long hair, bangs, hijabs, turbans, and wigs — what's allowed and what can cause rejection.
Country & visa requirements
UK Passport Photo Requirements
Official specs for British passports: 35×45 mm, white background, face 70–80%, counter-signing rules.
Canada Passport Photo Requirements
Canadian passport photo specs: 50×70 mm (2″×2.75″), plain white background, guarantor signature rules.
Schengen visa photo requirements
Photo specs for Schengen area visa applications: 35×45 mm biometric (ICAO), white background, prescription glasses with conditions.
US visa photo requirements (2×2 inch)
All the rules for US passport and visa photos — 2×2 inch format, background, face, and expression requirements.
US Green Card and DV Lottery photo requirements
DV Lottery & Green Card photo specs: 2×2 in, 600×600 px, max 240 KB JPEG. Step-by-step guide + free checker tool.
US passport photo size
Exact US passport photo dimensions: 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), head size, and print scale guidance.
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.
Australian Passport Photo Requirements
DFAT photo specs: 35×45 mm, white background, no glasses. Online and in-person application requirements.
Indian Passport Photo & OCI Photo Requirements
Indian passport and OCI card photo specs: 2×2 in, white background, digital upload requirements for Passport Seva.
ICAO biometric photo requirements
International standard (ICAO Doc 9303) for biometric passport photos — used by 180+ countries.
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