Free US Passport Photos — Made in Your Browser

Upload a picture, auto-crop to the official 2×2 in (600×600 px) size, whiten the background, run a compliance check, and download a digital photo or a 4×6 print sheet. No signup, no watermark — and your photos never leave your device.

Guidance only — not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State; final acceptance is up to the reviewing agency.
1. Uploadyour photo
2. Cropposition & zoom
3. Backgroundmake it white
4. Checkcompliance
5. Downloadphoto & prints
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Drag & drop your photo here
or click to choose a file (JPG / PNG)

📸 Tips for an acceptable photo
  • Stand against a plain white or off-white wall with even lighting (no harsh shadows).
  • Face the camera directly with a neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed.
  • Remove glasses — the State Department requires no eyeglasses in passport photos.
  • No hats or head coverings unless for religious reasons (face must be fully visible).
  • Use a recent photo (taken within the last 6 months).

Drag the photo to reposition it. Your head should fill most of the square.

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U.S. passport photos need a plain white or off-white background.

Background removal uses on-device AI (first use downloads a ~40 MB model). If it fails, your original photo is kept.

We measured your photo against the key State Department rules. Green = looks good, amber = double-check it.

    🎉 Your passport photo is ready.



    The print sheet fits six 2×2 in copies with cut guides on one 4×6 in page at 300 DPI — print at home or any photo kiosk.

    How it works

    1. Upload a clear, front-facing photo (JPG or PNG).
    2. Crop & position — we auto-detect your face and center the 2×2 in square on it; drag or zoom to fine-tune.
    3. Whiten the background with one click using on-device AI, or keep your original.
    4. Compliance check — we verify photo size, head height (1–1⅜ in), centering, and background.
    5. Download a 600×600 digital photo or a 4×6 print sheet with six copies.

    Everything happens in your browser. There is no server, no upload queue, and no account — your face photo never leaves your device.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is PassportPhotoBuddy really free?
    Yes. Upload, crop, background whitening, the compliance check, and both downloads are free — no account, no watermark.
    Are my photos uploaded to a server?
    No. All processing — face detection, cropping, and background removal — runs locally in your web browser. Your photos never leave your device.
    What are the U.S. passport photo requirements?
    The State Department requires a 2×2 inch color photo taken within the last 6 months, a plain white or off-white background, and your head measuring 1 to 1⅜ inches from chin to crown. No eyeglasses, neutral expression, facing the camera directly.
    Will my photo definitely be accepted?
    This tool is guidance only and is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State. Final acceptance is always up to the reviewing agency — review the official requirements before submitting.
    How do I print the photo?
    Download the 4×6 print sheet: six 2×2 in copies with cut guides on a single 4×6 in page at 300 DPI. Print at home or at any drugstore or photo kiosk.
    What if the automatic background removal looks bad?
    Retake against a plain light wall with even lighting and no shadows — that gives the AI the cleanest edge to work with. Or choose “Keep original background” if your photo already qualifies.
    Does it work for other countries' ID photos?
    The tool is tuned to U.S. passport specifications (2×2 in). Other countries have different sizes and background rules, so always check the requirements for your specific document.

    Privacy Policy

    Last updated: September 13, 2026

    PassportPhotoBuddy runs entirely in your web browser. Your photos are never uploaded to any server — face detection, cropping, and background removal all happen locally on your device. We do not see, store, or transmit your images.

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    Contact: santhoshpinninti@thepdfbuddy.com