Passport Size Photo Maker — 2×2 in, 35×45 mm & Print Sheets Online

How to make a passport-size photo

1. Upload a photo from your phone or computer. A plain headshot against a light background works best.
2. Crop the image to a square, keeping your face centred and straight-on.
3. Set the number of images, images per row, spacing in pixels, download format (PNG, JPEG or WEBP) and quality, then click Generate Layout.
4. Click Download Layout and print the sheet — at home on photo paper or at any photo lab.

The settings control the whole sheet: more images per row and a small spacing fit more copies on one page, while the format and quality settings keep the file the right size for online uploads like the US DS-160 form.

A worked example, with the numbers

Start with a phone selfie. Crop it to a square. For a US passport or visa application you need 2×2 inches at 300 DPI, which means a digital file of 600×600 pixels — good enough for uploads that ask for 600 to 1200 pixels.

Now build the print sheet in the tool: set 6 images, 2 per row, 10 px spacing, JPEG format, quality 92. Six 600×600 photos arranged in 2 columns and 3 rows fit exactly on a standard 4×6 inch sheet (1200×1800 pixels at 300 DPI). Click Generate Layout, then Download Layout, and take the file to any photo lab for a cheap print.

When you need a passport size photo maker

• US passport and visa applications: the DS-160 form wants a digital photo of 600 to 1200 pixels, no larger than 240 KB. This tool sizes your photo and lets you tune quality to hit the file-size limit.
• Exam and ID photos: admit cards, student IDs and employee badges all need the same plain headshot — make once, print many.
• Cheap home or lab printing: a 4×6 print of six photos costs a fraction of a photo-studio session.
• EU documents: many European applications ask for 35×45 mm photos. Crop to that ratio and the tool lays out the sheet the same way.
• Last-minute replacements: a lost photo the night before a deadline stops being a problem when you can make a new sheet in minutes.

Limitations worth knowing

• It crops and sizes — it cannot fix a bad photo. A non-compliant background, harsh shadows or a tilted face stay in the output. Acceptance depends on the photo meeting the rules.
• Head-size rules still apply. US rules say the head must fill 50–69% of the photo height. The tool will not warn you if your head is too small or too large.
• Glasses, shadows and background rules are your job. Most countries require a plain white or off-white background, a neutral expression and no glare. The tool cannot check any of that for you.
• Prints depend on the lab. Colour and sharpness on paper come down to the printer’s calibration and the paper used, not the tool’s output file.

Passport Size Photo Maker – frequently asked questions

What size is a passport photo in pixels?

It depends on the country and the print resolution. A US 2×2 inch photo is 600×600 pixels at 300 DPI. An EU 35×45 mm photo is about 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI. Online uploads like the US DS-160 accept 600 to 1200 pixels.

How many passport photos fit on one 4×6 sheet?

Six 2×2 inch photos. At 300 DPI the sheet is 1200×1800 pixels, and each photo is 600×600 pixels — so they fit neatly in 2 columns and 3 rows.

What background colour is required?

Plain white or off-white. Patterned or coloured backgrounds get rejected by almost every passport office and visa centre.

Can I use a selfie?

Yes, with rules. Use a plain background, face the camera straight on, keep your expression neutral, and avoid shadows on your face or behind you. A recent selfie that follows these rules works fine.

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