How do I get a digital passport photo?

Choose the country and exact document, upload a recent clear portrait, and review the processed result before downloading the digital file. A digital photo may have separate rules for pixels, aspect ratio, file format, and file size, so it is not interchangeable with a scan of a printed photo. Keep the original image and check the application portal's current upload rules before submitting.

Can I take the photo at home?

Yes. Face a window or another soft, even light source, stand away from a plain wall to reduce shadows, and place the camera at eye level. Ask another person to take the photo or use a timer so the camera remains level. Retake the image if it is blurred, strongly shadowed, overexposed, or altered by beauty filters or portrait-mode effects.

Will every application accept the result?

No service can guarantee acceptance. IDPIC can reduce common formatting errors by preparing the crop, dimensions, background, and head position for the selected specification, but it cannot assess every identity, medical, or application-specific condition. The issuing authority or application portal makes the final decision; when its current instructions differ from a guide, follow the official instructions.

What size should a passport photo be?

There is no universal passport-photo size. Printed dimensions, digital pixel dimensions, aspect ratio, file size, and head-height rules are separate requirements and can vary by country, document, and application channel. Select the exact document in IDPIC, then confirm those values against the linked official source before printing or uploading.

What background is accepted?

The accepted background depends on the document. Many authorities require plain white, off-white, or another uniform light colour, while some specify a different colour. Start with a clean wall without objects, texture, gradients, or strong shadows, and follow the background shown in the selected document guide instead of assuming that white is always correct.

Can I smile in a passport photo?

A natural neutral expression, open eyes, and a closed mouth are the safest general rule because facial features must remain easy to compare. Avoid a broad smile, raised eyebrows, or a tilted head unless the authority explicitly allows it. Rules and practical exceptions for babies or medical conditions can differ, so check the selected document guide.

Wear ordinary clothing that contrasts clearly with the required background so the shoulders remain visible. Avoid uniforms, camouflage, distracting patterns, and garments that blend into the background. Head coverings or accessories must not obscure facial features; religious and medical exceptions depend on the issuing authority's rules.

Rules vary, and removing glasses is usually the simplest option when the authority permits it. If glasses must be worn, both eyes should remain fully visible, with no glare, tinted lenses, heavy shadows, or frames crossing the eyes. Check the exact document requirement before taking the photo because some authorities do not allow glasses at all.

How long are my photos kept?

Cloud task photos are automatically deleted after 7 days for unpaid tasks and after 30 days for paid tasks. You may initiate deletion earlier. Downloading or signing out does not itself delete the photo. Save needed files before the deadline; the privacy policy separately explains photo files, payment records and local copies.

Is IDPIC affiliated with a government agency?

No. IDPIC is an independent private photo-preparation service and is not affiliated with any government, embassy, consulate, or issuing authority. The service can prepare and check a photo file, but it cannot issue an identity document, approve an application, or override official requirements. Use the official links in the document guide to verify the latest rules.

Private access · Clear deletion periods

Passport, Visa and ID Photo MakerPrepare Your Photo with Clear Data Choices

Choose the document and available processing option. Cloud task photos are automatically deleted after 7 days unpaid or 30 days paid, and you can initiate deletion earlier. Review the privacy policy before uploading.

7 / 30-day photo policy · Earlier deletion available

Multi-countrydocument specifications

7 / 30 daysphoto retention policy

Multilingual3 languages supported

HTTPSencrypted transport

Passport Photo Maker: From Selfie to an ID Photo

Create a correctly sized passport, visa, or ID photo in three steps. Your browser checks the photo first, then you choose free local generation or professional processing.

Step 1 of 3

Select country and document type

Tell us which official photo specification you need.

1. Select country

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2. Select document type

Medical restrictionSelect if a medical condition affects standard photo requirements.

IDPIC workflow

Three Steps to a Private, Compliant ID Photo

Choose the document and available local or cloud workflow. Review the result and save the needed files. Cloud task photos follow the 7-day unpaid and 30-day paid deletion policy, with earlier deletion available.

Photo Upload

Take a selfie and upload it to our online tool.

Processing

Your portrait is prepared as an ID photo using the selected document settings.

Checkout

Review the result and available download options.

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.

Original selfie

Ready ID photo

Document Checks and Clear Photo Retention

Correct size and framing
Plain white or off-white background
Even lighting, no shadows, natural skin tone
Face centered, square to camera
Neutral facial expression, eyes open, no smile
No headwear (religious/medical only)
High-resolution, sharp image

Automated checks help you review the selected document specification; they are not an official approval. Cloud task photos are automatically deleted after 7 days unpaid or 30 days paid, and you can initiate deletion earlier. Downloading does not trigger deletion. Confirm the issuing authority’s current instructions before submitting.

US passport example — Example: US Passport Photo

Official Photo Specs by Document

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International ID photo standards share a common foundation, but head size, background color and resolution vary by country. Browse official sizes and key parameters below. Click yours to find out more.

Austria Passport 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

35 × 45 mm
In color
76.7%

Austria

India Passport (2x2 inch, 51x51mm)

50.8 × 50.8 mm
In color

Official requirements

Turkey Passport 50x60 mm (5x6 cm)

50 × 60 mm
In color
56.7%

Official requirements

US Passport 2x2 inch (51х51 mm)

50.8 × 50.8 mm
In color
49.2%–68.9%

Official requirements

Ireland Visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

35 × 45 mm
In color
76.7%

Official requirements

India Visa (2x2 inch, 51x51mm)

50.8 × 50.8 mm
In color

Official requirements

Algeria visa 35x45 mm (3.5x4.5 cm)

35 × 45 mm
In color
77.1%

Algeria

US Visa 2x2 inch (600x600 px, 51x51mm)

50.8 × 50.8 mm
In color
50%–69%

Official requirements

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Privacy & trust

Who IDPIC is and how sizing works

IDPIC is an independent photo-preparation tool. Local export uses the selected preset’s dimensions and a centered crop without stretching. Face checks are estimates, not government certification: compare the result with your original and the exact application rules before submitting.

A passport photo result with visible compliance checks — The result view makes crop, background and key specification checks visible before download.

Specification-matched dimensions
Size, head proportion, and background rules are matched to the selected country and document.
Pre-download compliance review
Framing, sharpness, lighting, and facial visibility are reviewed before you download.
Clear photo deletion periods
Unpaid task photos are automatically deleted after 7 days and paid task photos after 30 days. You may initiate deletion earlier; downloading is not the deletion trigger.
Traceable requirement references
Check the source and verification information where provided. A catalog entry without a verified source is a preparation reference, not a fresh official confirmation.

7 / 30 days: photo retention
Specific: document matching
HTTPS: encrypted transport

Taking a passport photo beside a window with a smartphone and tripod — Keep the camera at eye level, use soft window light, and leave enough distance from the background.

DIY capture

Snap a Perfect ID Photo at Home — No Studio Needed

Skip the photo shop. These practical tips help you take a compliant ID or visa photo with your iPhone or digital camera — right at home or in the office.

01
Choose a clean background
Stand in front of a plain white or light-colored wall and remove decorations or clutter from the frame.
02
Use soft natural light
Face a window or stand slightly angled toward it. Avoid overhead light, backlight, and shadows across the face.
03
Keep the camera at eye level
Hold the phone level and stand about 1.5 meters away to reduce wide-angle distortion.
04
Check posture before shooting
Face the camera, keep both eyes open and the mouth closed, and move hair away from the facial outline.

Clear preparation and data handling

IDPIC explains document requirements, preparation checks and data choices together. Cloud photos follow the 7-day unpaid and 30-day paid policy, and users can initiate earlier deletion. Final photo acceptance remains with the issuing authority.

Official requirement references

Document guides prioritize published size, background, and capture requirements from issuing authorities.

Document-specific guidance

Photo specifications are shown for the selected country, document type, and application channel.

Automated image checks

IDPIC checks image size, crop, head position, and background against the selected specification.

Encrypted transport and private access

Cloud processing uses encrypted connections and access-controlled files. The service and necessary processors still handle the image to provide the selected workflow.

Automatic and user-initiated deletion

Unpaid photos: 7 days. Paid photos: 30 days. You may initiate deletion earlier. The privacy policy distinguishes portrait files from order and payment records.

Clear acceptance boundary

IDPIC helps prepare document photos, while the issuing authority makes the final acceptance decision.

7 / 30 days

photo retention

HTTPS

encrypted transport

Localized

multilingual guidance

Your Privacy & Photo Questions, Answered

A passport photo maker is an online tool that prepares a portrait for a selected document specification; it does not create or issue an identity document. IDPIC adjusts the crop and output dimensions, checks head position, and prepares the required background. Review the result against your original likeness and the current official instructions before submitting it, because the issuing authority makes the final acceptance decision.

Document requirements can change. Check the issuing authority's current instructions before submitting your photo.

For U.S. applications, follow the U.S. Department of State rules on digital alterations.

Uploaded photos use encrypted transport and controlled access. See the privacy policy for retention and processing details.

Who IDPIC is and how sizing works

Snap a Perfect ID Photo at Home — No Studio Needed

Skip the photo shop. These practical tips help you take a compliant ID or visa photo with your iPhone or digital camera — right at home or in the office.

Choose a clean background

Stand in front of a plain white or light-colored wall and remove decorations or clutter from the frame.

Use soft natural light

Face a window or stand slightly angled toward it. Avoid overhead light, backlight, and shadows across the face.

Keep the camera at eye level

Hold the phone level and stand about 1.5 meters away to reduce wide-angle distortion.

Check posture before shooting

Face the camera, keep both eyes open and the mouth closed, and move hair away from the facial outline.

Your Privacy & Photo Questions, Answered

Document requirements can change. Check the issuing authority's current instructions before submitting your photo.

For U.S. applications, follow the U.S. Department of State rules on digital alterations.

Uploaded photos use encrypted transport and controlled access. See the privacy policy for retention and processing details.

Passport, Visa and ID Photo MakerPrepare Your Photo with Clear Data Choices