How to Take & Print a Passport Photo at Home
Taking your own passport photo saves money and time. You don't need professional equipment — a smartphone with decent camera quality and a plain white wall is enough. The key is getting the dimensions and DPI exactly right so your photo meets official requirements.
Step-by-Step Guide
Stand in front of a plain white or off-white wall. Have someone take a photo at arm's length, or use a tripod. Make sure there are no shadows on your face or background. Upload the photo to our resizer, enter the exact pixel dimensions for your country (e.g., 600600 for US), set DPI to 300, and download.
Printing Tips
Print on 46 inch glossy photo paper — you can fit multiple passport photos on a single sheet. Use the highest quality print setting on your printer. Alternatively, upload the file to a photo kiosk at your local pharmacy or supermarket for professional-grade prints at a fraction of the studio cost.