Digital passport photo online

Create a compliant digital passport photo from any clear portrait. Our in-browser AI formats your image for the most common specs (e.g., 2×2 in, 35×45 mm), checks head size/eye level, and exports JPEG (sRGB) in the right pixel dimensions — perfect for online renewal, passport photos online, e-applications, and print.

Digital passport photo online — export compliant JPEG files

How our digital passport photo maker works

Upload a recent picture, choose a document preset, and download a biometric photo tailored for online submission or printing.

Upload a selfie or portrait
Upload or snap
Use a well-lit phone shot. We guide pose, distance, and framing for passport-style results.
AI formatting and compliance
AI formatting
Auto-crop to 2×2 in or 35×45 mm, validate head height & eye level, enforce square/portrait ratios, and export JPEG sRGB.
Final compliance checks
Final checks
We flag shadows, glare, tilted head, red-eye, or blocked eyes before you submit.

Why go digital (and when you still need a print)

Online applications and renewals

Online applications

Many services accept a digital passport photo upload (e.g., US online renewal, UK online passport with a digital photo code). You’ll get the exact file type, size, and pixels required.

High-resolution JPEG for print

Instant prints

Prefer paper? Download a printable sheet (multiple copies per page) ready for 2×2 in / 35×45 mm printing at home or photo kiosks.

Smart compliance guardrails

Built-in guardrails

Automatic checks help keep you within rules on background, exposure, sharpness, and composition, boosting acceptance rates.

Popular presets & file specifications

Select the right preset in the editor — we’ll handle sizing, ratio, and pixel export. You can also save variants for both online upload and print.

US digital passport photo — example

United States — digital photo for online renewal

Exports square JPEG (sRGB) at ≥600×600 px. We also provide a larger option for quality headroom and controlled compression within the accepted size range. Background guidance follows the white/off-white requirement.

  • Square JPEG, sRGB, min 600×600 px (larger allowed).
  • Appropriate file size for upload; cropping space around head/shoulders as instructed.
  • We also generate a 2×2 in print sheet for in-person needs.

United Kingdom — digital photo & photo code

Exports a portrait JPEG that meets UK digital photo dimensions and weight. We keep a light, plain background and balanced lighting; an optional note explains how photo codes work when you use a photo service that issues one.

  • At least 600×750 px, colour, plain light background.
  • File weight within the UK’s accepted range for online applications.
  • We include tips for submitting with or without a digital photo code.
UK digital passport photo — example
Common international sizes — example

Other common sizes

Need a different format? Switch presets: 2×2 in (51×51 mm), 35×45 mm, 50×70 mm, or custom. The editor outputs both digital upload and print files.

  • Canada: 50×70 mm (passport), 35×45 mm (visa).
  • Schengen/EU: 35×45 mm (most passports/visas).
  • Custom export: set pixels, DPI, and compression.

Pro tips for perfect digital passport photos

Lighting and background

Light & background

Use bright, even daylight, facing a window. Stand 1–2 m from a plain light background to avoid shadows or texture.

Pose and expression

Pose & expression

Neutral expression (or mild, natural smile), eyes open, shoulders square, no tilt. Remove tinted glasses; avoid glare on lenses.

File format and color profile

File format & color

Export as JPEG, colour, sRGB. Our export keeps the correct pixels and file size for uploads and prints.

A digital passport photo is simply a compliant headshot you can upload to government portals or print later. Our tool ensures the right aspect ratio, pixel size, file weight, and sRGB colour profile — everything reviewers expect from modern passport photos online.

Digital vs. printed photos — which do I need?

  • Online submissions (e.g., US online renewal, UK online passport) require a digital upload that matches official specs.
  • In-person applications can still require printed photos. Download our print sheet to get perfect 2×2 in or 35×45 mm copies anywhere.

Advanced: pixels, compression, metadata

  • Pixels: The editor targets each country’s minimums (e.g., US square images typically ≥600×600 px for uploads; UK often portrait ≥600×750 px).
  • Compression: Smart JPEG export keeps file size within limits without banding or over-softening.
  • Metadata: We handle EXIF orientation; we also convert HEIC → JPEG for iPhone images as needed.

Special cases (kids, glasses, head coverings)

  • Babies/children: Keep eyes visible; no hands or toys in the frame. Use a plain blanket backdrop if photographing lying down.
  • Glasses: Avoid glare/tint; many authorities require photos without glasses unless medically necessary.
  • Religious/medical headwear: Usually allowed if the full face is visible and lighting is even.

Important note for US passport photos

For US passport applications, the official guidance asks you to avoid digital alterations that change your appearance. Our “US Passport” mode focuses on safe operations (crop, size, compression) and instructs you to capture your photo against a plain white/off-white background at the time of shooting.

Ready to start?

Click “Create my photo”. Upload a picture and get a compliant digital passport photo in minutes — plus a printable sheet for any office that still needs paper copies.