
- 50.8 × 50.8 mm
- In color
- 49.2%–68.9%
- Size: Width: 50.8mm, Height: 50.8mm
Official requirements
IDPIC is a passport photo tool that instantly creates official photos meeting international government standards.
Create a correctly sized passport, visa, or ID photo in four simple steps. Choose your document, upload a clear portrait, and preview the result before downloading.
Step 1 of 4
Tell us which official photo specification you need.
Before
AfterIDPIC 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.
Take a selfie and upload it to our online tool.
In 30 seconds, your portrait is transformed into an ID photo.
Select options or add expert verification
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.


Most identification photographs adhere to two official standards: biometric rules established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and specific parameters defined by each jurisdiction. IDPIC follows these regulations precisely, delivering compliant photos.

While international ID photo standards share a common foundation, details vary across countries. Below are the official photo sizes and key parameters for popular documents. Click yours to find out more.

Official requirements

Official requirements
Trust should come from clear rules, explainable checks, and careful data handling, not inflated promises. Every photo is automatically checked against the selected document specification, with optional human review when extra assurance is needed.

Size, head proportion, and background rules are matched to the selected country and document.
Framing, sharpness, lighting, and facial visibility are reviewed before download.
Photos move through a controlled workflow designed to limit exposure beyond the current task.
When extra assurance is needed, a specialist can check key requirements before delivery.

Use these handy tips and take a perfect ID or visa photo with your iPhone or digital camera, without leaving your home or office.
Stand in front of a plain white or light-colored wall and remove decorations or clutter from the frame.
Face a window or stand slightly angled toward it. Avoid overhead light, backlight, and shadows across the face.
Hold the phone level and stand about 1.5 meters away to reduce wide-angle distortion.
Face the camera, keep both eyes open and the mouth closed, and move hair away from the facial outline.

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:
Rules for closed eyes, an open mouth, and other infant exceptions vary by country. Check the exact requirements for the selected document before submitting.
Almost two million people trust IDPIC to create official photos that meet every government standard. Our service combines verified data, biometric accuracy, and in-house compliance experts.
By established government authorities, including the U.S. Department of State, His Majesty’s Passport Office, the European Commission, and other national administrations.
Strengthening liaison and verification processes.
Former consular officers, biometric imaging engineers, and immigration media editors.
Secure distributed infrastructure processes photos in an encrypted environment.
Platform updates reflect the latest government requirements.
People worldwide use IDPIC to prepare photos for official documents.
people around the world trust IDPIC
types of ID documents
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It is a software-based tool that processes the original portrait in accordance with the government requirements for a particular identification document. It automatically adjusts the size, head positioning, crop, and background.
Important: IDPIC follows global regulations for identification photos.
Notice for users in the US: Compliance with U.S. Department of State Regulations on ID Photo Digital Alterations.
At IDPIC, 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.