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Biometric ID & Passport Photo Studio

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US Passport

United States · North America

passport
Physical Size
51×51mm
Resolution
300 DPI
Digital Output
600×600px
Background
White
Head Coverage
50–69%
Glasses
Not allowed
Background: White
Max file size: 240KB
Glasses strictly prohibited since November 2016.

Baby / Child Mode

Relaxes eye, expression & head rules for infants

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How It Works

  1. 1

    Select Document

    Choose your country and document type from 40+ global biometric presets.

  2. 2

    Upload & Position

    Upload any photo. Use the sliders to align your face within the guide zone.

  3. 3

    Generate & Download

    Receive a compliant digital file and a 4×6 print sheet for local kiosks.

Overlay Guide Legend

Minimum head zone (target)
Maximum head zone (outer limit)
Approximate eye level reference

Before → After

Click or drag to compare
Compliant passport photo65%✓ AFTERICAO Compliant
Before — raw selfieBEFORE❌ Wrong background · Informal setting

Upload any selfie → get a government-compliant passport photo in 30 seconds

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100% Free
No subscription, no paywall — others charge $9.95-$14.95 per photo
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Private & Secure
Your photo never leaves your device. 100% local browser processing — zero server uploads.
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45+ Countries
Full global biometric database. US, UK, EU, Asia, and more
No Watermark
Download your compliant photo with no branding or restrictions

Top 5 Rejection Reasons (2026)

1
Wrong dimensionsUS 2×2" ≠ Canadian 50×70mm ≠ UK 35×45mm. Different documents require different specs.
2
Head size out of rangeToo small or too large within the frame. Use the cyan guide overlay to verify.
3
Wrong background colorUK rejects pure white. New Zealand rejects pure white. Germany needs neutral gray.
4
Retouching or AI filtersAny smoothing, enhancement, or editing causes automatic rejection in ICAO-compliant systems.
5
Photo too oldMost countries require photos within 6 months. Mexico requires within 30 days.

Quick Reference: Top Countries

CountrySizeBackgroundHead %
United States51×51mmWhite5069%
United States51×51mmWhite5069%
United States51×51mmWhite5069%
United States51×51mmWhite5069%
Canada50×70mmWhite4451%
Canada35×45mmVery Light Gray6980%
Mexico35×45mmWhite6780%
United Kingdom35×45mmLight Gray / Cream6475%
European Union35×45mmLight Gray / Off-White7080%
Germany35×45mmNeutral Gray7080%
France35×45mmLight Gray7080%
Russia35×45mmWhite5565%