Guides, requirements, and tips for getting your passport and visa photos right the first time.
Passport size photo file size limits range from 240KB (DS-160) to 500KB. See every country's limit, how to compress without losing quality, and common errors.
Feb 27, 2026
Which passport size photo paper should you use — matte, glossy, or semi-gloss? Compare by country preference, scanner compatibility, and home printing tips.
Feb 27, 2026
Take a compliant passport size photo with any Android phone. Camera settings, lighting setup, cropping guide, and what to disable for a government-accepted result.
Feb 27, 2026
Take a compliant passport size photo with your Google Pixel. Learn which settings to disable, how to light the shot, and how to crop for any country.
Feb 27, 2026
Take a compliant passport size photo with your iPhone. Camera settings, HEIC-to-JPEG fix, lighting tips, and how to crop to the right dimensions.
Feb 27, 2026
Take a compliant passport size photo with your Samsung Galaxy. Settings to disable, lighting setup, S vs A series comparison, and cropping guide.
Feb 27, 2026
Take a passport size photo with your webcam on Mac or Windows. Resolution requirements, Photo Booth and Camera app guides, and tips for better results.
Feb 27, 2026
Print two 2×2-inch US passport size photos on a standard 4×6 sheet. Free template, DIY layout tips, correct print settings, and where to print for under $1.
Feb 27, 2026
Print passport size photos at home on a standard inkjet printer with 4×6 photo paper. Layout templates, print settings, paper types, and cutting guide.
Feb 27, 2026
Print your own passport size photos at Walgreens for $0.35 using the self-serve kiosk instead of the $16.99 counter service. Full kiosk walkthrough.
Feb 27, 2026
Glasses glare causes passport size photo rejection in most countries. Learn which countries ban glasses outright and how to eliminate glare if yours allows them.
Feb 27, 2026
Resize any photo to passport dimensions with free tools. Step-by-step guides for Preview, Paint, GIMP, and Canva with the correct DPI and pixel counts.
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