Getting passport size photos taken at a studio costs ₹50-100 each time, and you often need them urgently. With a smartphone and a plain wall, you can create studio-quality passport photos at home for free. This guide covers photo requirements for different Indian documents and how to create them online.
Photo Size Requirements for Indian Documents
Indian passport photos must be 2×2 inches (51×51mm) with a white background. Aadhaar enrollment requires 2×2 inches as well. PAN card applications need a recent passport-size photo. Visa photos vary by country — US visa requires 2×2 inches, UK visa requires 35×45mm, and Schengen visa requires 35×45mm with specific head positioning rules.
Creating Passport Photos Online
Open the Passport Size Photo Maker. Upload a clear photo of yourself taken against a plain light-colored wall. The tool provides AI-powered background removal to replace any background with white. Adjust the crop to position your face correctly within the frame — eyes should be roughly in the center-upper area of the photo.
Printing Your Photos
The tool generates a print-ready layout with multiple photos arranged on 4×6 inch or 5×7 inch photo paper. You get 8 photos on a single 4×6 sheet. Take this file to any photo printing shop or print at home on glossy photo paper. The output is 300 DPI, ensuring sharp prints.
Tips for a Good Passport Photo
Stand about 1-2 feet from a plain white or light-colored wall. Face the camera directly with a neutral expression — no smiling with teeth. Ensure even lighting on your face with no harsh shadows. Remove glasses unless you wear them permanently. For women, ensure ears are visible if required by the specific document. The background should be uniformly light without patterns or shadows.
Multiple Persons on One Sheet
If you are a CSC operator processing photos for multiple customers, the tool supports a multi-person queue. Add photos for different people and generate separate print sheets for each — useful for batch processing during peak enrollment periods.