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How it works

Three steps to your ID photo

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Upload your photo
Drop any JPG, PNG, or WEBP photo up to 30 MB.
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Choose size & background
Pick a standard ID size (US, PH, UK passport and more) or set custom dimensions.
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Download
Get a single cut-out photo or a printable sheet with multiple copies.

Why BG Bueno

Built different from the rest

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100% Free, Always

No subscription, no credits, no fees. Make as many ID photos as you need.

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Fully Private

Everything runs in your browser. Your photos never leave your device.

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Print-Ready Sheets

Get a perfectly arranged printable sheet — just take it to your nearest print shop.

FAQ

Common questions

Are these photos accepted for official documents?
The dimensions and backgrounds match official specifications. Always verify the latest requirements with the issuing authority before submitting.
Do I need to remove the background first?
No — you can use any photo. For a clean result, use BG Bueno's background remover tool first, then come back here to set the standard white or blue background.
Are my photos uploaded anywhere?
Never. All cropping, resizing, and sheet layout happens locally in your browser using the Canvas API.
Can I use a custom size?
Yes — select 'Custom' at the bottom of the size list and enter any pixel dimensions you need.
What is the sheet used for?
Many print shops and postal services print multiple ID photos on a single sheet. Download the sheet and print it on 4R or A4 photo paper.
Is this really free?
Yes — completely free with no limits. Everything runs locally in your browser.

Guide

How to make an ID or passport photo that gets accepted

Passport and ID photos are rejected more often for the photo itself than for the size: shadows, a busy background, the head too small in the frame. This tool handles the size, background and print layout. A good starting photo handles the rest.

Taking the photo

  • Stand facing a window or another source of soft, even light, so there are no shadows on your face or behind you.
  • Have someone else take the photo from about 1.2–1.5 metres away at eye level. Selfies distort facial proportions.
  • Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open.
  • Remove glasses: many countries, including the US, no longer accept them. Keep hair away from your eyes.
  • Wear clothing that contrasts with the background: avoid white on a white background.

Choosing the size and background

Select the preset for your document. Common sizes include 2 × 2 inch (US passport and visa), 35 × 45 mm (UK, Schengen and Philippine passports), 50 × 70 mm (Canadian passport), and the Philippine 1 × 1 and 2 × 2 inch ID sizes. Most authorities want a plain white or off-white background; some IDs and visas ask for blue. If your background isn't plain, remove it first with the AI Background Remover and then come back here.

Framing the head correctly

Use the position and zoom controls so your head is centred, with the top of the hair near the top of the frame and the chin well above the bottom. As a guide, US passport photos require the head, from chin to top of hair, to be between 1 and 1⅜ inches of the 2-inch photo, roughly 50–69% of the height. Other countries have similar rules.

Printing

Download a print sheet with multiple copies and print it on 4R (4 × 6 inch) or A4 photo paper at 100% scale. Turn off any "fit to page" option, otherwise the photos will be printed at the wrong size. Most photo kiosks and print shops print a single 4R sheet for very little, which is far cheaper than a passport-photo service.

Always check the official rules

Requirements change and vary by country and document. Before submitting, check the current specification on the issuing authority's official website, for example travel.state.gov for US passports, gov.uk for UK passports, or the DFA for Philippine passports.

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