Free Passport Photo Maker India: How to Get a Perfect Shot Every Time
A rejected passport photo costs you time, money, and a trip back to the photo studio. This guide covers everything you need to make a compliant passport photo at home - then print it on paper that lasts.
- Indian passport photos must be 35×35 mm with a plain white background - submitted photos are rejected if the background is coloured or has shadows.
- This free tool removes the background automatically using AI and outputs the exact pixel dimensions for each document type.
- Visa photo requirements differ by country - always verify the latest specs on the official embassy website before printing.
- The most common rejection reason is a shadow behind the head, which this tool's background removal step eliminates.
How to Make a Passport Photo Using This Tool
The process takes under two minutes. Follow these three steps for a print-ready result.
Click the upload zone or drag a photo from your phone or computer. Use a recent photo taken in front of a plain wall or door - the flatter and brighter the background, the cleaner the AI cutout. Good lighting on your face matters more than the background, because the background gets replaced anyway.
Pick your document from the dropdown - Indian Passport, Aadhaar, PAN, US Visa, UK Visa, or Canada Visa. Each preset loads the official pixel dimensions automatically. Hit "Remove Background" and the AI model (running entirely in your browser - no file is uploaded anywhere) replaces the background with clean white. First use downloads a ~44 MB model; after that it runs instantly.
Download the single cropped photo for digital submissions, or generate a 4×6 in print sheet with multiple copies laid out at the correct size. The sheet fits as many photos as possible at actual passport-photo dimensions - no stretching, no guessing. Take the sheet to any print shop and ask for a 4×6 photo print.
Official Passport Photo Size Requirements for India and Common Visas
These are the specifications loaded into this tool. Verify the latest requirements on the official application portal before your final print run - embassies update guidelines without notice.
| Document | Size (mm) | Pixels (px) | Background | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Passport | 35×35 mm | 600×600 | White | Passport Seva |
| Aadhaar Card | 35×45 mm | 413×531 | White | UIDAI |
| PAN Card | 35×45 mm | 413×531 | White | Income Tax Dept. |
| US Visa (B1/B2) | 51×51 mm | 600×600 | White | US Dept. of State |
| UK Visa | 35×45 mm | 413×531 | Cream/White | UK Visas & Immigration |
| Canada Visa | 35×45 mm | 413×531 | White | IRCC |
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Order Passport Photo PrintsTop 5 Reasons Passport Photos Get Rejected
The Government of India's Passport Seva portal rejects roughly 1 in 6 photo submissions. Most rejections fall into five categories.
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Shadow behind the head - Even a faint shadow on the wall counts as a non-white background. Take the photo at least 50 cm away from any wall, or let this tool's background removal step fix it entirely.
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Wrong head size or position - The face must occupy 70-80% of the frame and be centred. Crop using the tool's built-in guide rather than manually cropping in your phone gallery.
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Eyes closed, squinting, or not looking at camera - Both eyes must be open and looking directly forward. Re-take the source photo if needed before using this tool.
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Glasses - As of 2023, Passport Seva no longer accepts photos with spectacles, even plain prescription glasses. Remove them before taking the photo.
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Low resolution or blurry print - A digital photo that looks fine on screen can print blurry at passport size. Download the PNG from this tool at the full output resolution and print at 300 DPI minimum. Ask your print shop to confirm DPI before they run the job.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this passport photo maker free to use?
Yes - completely free, no sign-up, no watermarks. The AI runs in your browser so no files are sent to any server.
Yes, the tool is completely free. There are no sign-ups, no watermarks, and no download limits. The AI background removal model runs in your browser - no files are sent to any server.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes - works on Chrome for Android, Safari on iPhone, and Samsung Internet. First use downloads a ~44 MB AI model on Wi-Fi; after that it runs instantly.
It works on any modern smartphone browser - Chrome for Android, Safari on iPhone, and Samsung Internet. The AI model download (~44 MB on first use) requires a Wi-Fi or strong mobile data connection. After the first use, the model stays cached and runs instantly.
What size is an Indian passport photo?
An Indian passport photo must be 35x35mm with a plain white background. For digital Passport Seva submission, the file must be 20-300 KB in JPEG format.
An Indian passport photo must be 35×35 mm (roughly 1.4×1.4 inches) with a plain white background. For digital submissions on Passport Seva, the file must be between 20 KB and 300 KB in JPEG format. This tool outputs the correct pixel dimensions automatically when you select "Indian Passport" from the dropdown.
Can I use this photo for Aadhaar or PAN card too?
Yes - select Aadhaar or PAN from the dropdown. Both use 35x45mm (413x531 px), which is taller than the Indian Passport square. The crop adjusts automatically.
Yes. Select the matching document type from the dropdown before downloading - Aadhaar and PAN both use a 35×45 mm (413×531 px) format, which is taller than the Indian Passport square. The crop and dimensions adjust automatically.
How many passport photos fit on a 4×6 print sheet?
8 copies for Aadhaar, PAN, UK Visa, and Canada Visa. 4 copies for Indian Passport and US Visa. The tool calculates and layouts the sheet automatically.
It depends on the document type. Aadhaar, PAN, UK Visa, and Canada Visa photos (413×531 px) fit 8 copies on a standard 4×6 in sheet. Indian Passport and US Visa photos (600×600 px) fit 4 copies. The tool calculates and lays out the sheet automatically - just click "Generate Print Sheet."
Will printed passport photos fade over time?
Standard print shop photos fade within 3-5 years. Since a passport is valid for 10 years, your photo may fade before the document expires. Fadeproof pigment-ink prints rated to 50+ years solve this.
Standard photo paper from most print shops fades within 3-5 years under normal indoor lighting. Since a passport is valid for 10 years, your photo may fade before the document expires. Printing on fadeproof photo paper rated to 50+ years ensures the photo stays sharp for the full passport lifetime. Memoriffy ships waterproof, fade-resistant passport prints across India.
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Get Printed Passport PhotosLast Updated: April 2026 | Photo specifications verified against Passport Seva, UIDAI, and official embassy guidelines.