Passport · Visa · ID photos
Passport and visa photos, measured to the official rules.
Pick your document and add a photo. You see every rule checked before you download. We crop to the exact size and never retouch your face. Free to use.
- 24
- documents, rules from official sites
- 15
- checks on every photo
- 0
- face edits, as the rules require
Why people choose PicRule
The rules are strict, and most rejections come from small mistakes. We show you the measurements so you know before you apply.
| PicRule | Typical photo apps | Shop or booth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | About $14–$17 online; some add a monthly subscription | About $8–$18 in US shops |
| Face retouching | Never. Crop and resize only | Some smooth skin or change the background, which US and UK rules forbid | Usually none |
| Every check shown before you pay | Yes, with head size in mm | Usually a simple pass or fail | No |
| Where your photo is checked | On your own device. Not uploaded | Usually uploaded to their servers | In the shop |
| Print sheet included | Yes, 6 × 4 in to print anywhere | Sometimes extra | Prints only, no digital file |
| Honest about documents that need a studio | Yes, listed below | Rarely mentioned | Not applicable |
Prices from public price pages, October 2026.
Some documents no longer accept home photos
Governments are tightening the rules. For these, use a studio or the office camera. We will not sell you a photo that will be refused.
US immigration forms (USCIS)
Green card, citizenship and work permit photos are taken by USCIS.
Canadian passport, PR card, citizenship
Must be taken by a commercial photographer. No edits at all.
German passport and ID card
Only certified photographers or the office machine.
French passport and ID card
Approved photographer or approved booth only.
Australian passport
The government advises against online photo services.
Pakistani passport (online)
The form asks for a professionally taken photo.
Documents we make photos for
Tap a document to load its rules into the tool. Each one is checked against the official government page.
How it works
About two minutes, from your phone or computer.
Choose your document
We load its exact size, head size, background and file limits from the official rules.
Add a photo
Take one with our camera guide, or upload one. Stand in front of a plain light wall.
Check and download
See each measurement and fix anything flagged. Download the digital file and a print sheet.
Questions
Will my photo be accepted?
We check everything that can be measured: size, head position, eye line, tilt, eyes, mouth, light, sharpness and background. The final decision is always made by the passport or visa office. If a check is flagged, fix it before you apply.
Is it really free?
Yes. No sign-up, no card and no subscription.
Do you change my face or background?
No. We only crop and resize. The US, UK and many other countries reject retouched or edited photos, so we never smooth skin, whiten teeth or replace backgrounds. If the background is wrong, we tell you how to retake the photo.
Is my photo uploaded or stored?
No. The checks run inside your own browser, so your photo does not leave your device.
How do I get printed photos?
Download the 6 × 4 in print sheet and print it at any photo shop or kiosk at 100% size, with no scaling. Then cut along the grey lines.
Can I wear glasses or a head covering?
Glasses are banned for US, Brazil and Indian passport photos, and best removed everywhere else. Religious head coverings are usually allowed if your whole face shows from chin to forehead.
Can I make a photo for my baby?
Yes, for documents that allow it. Lay your baby on a plain white sheet and take the photo from above. No hands, toys or dummies in the picture.