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PhotoOmni

Biometric Passport Photo Maker & Checker

Create a biometric passport photo online from a clear phone portrait. PhotoOmni crops, resizes and checks your image with AI and expert review. Start with our 35×45 mm print preset, or choose your country’s document below for its own background, head size and upload rules.

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Photo specifications

Print size
3.5 × 4.5 cm · 35 × 45 mm
Digital output
413 × 531 px · 300 DPI
Aspect ratio
7:9 portrait
File format
JPEG + print-ready sheet
Preset background
Plain white
Before delivery
AI checks + expert review

How PhotoOmni Works

Get your document photo in just three simple steps.

  1. Upload your portrait

    Take a photo at eye level in natural light and upload it from your phone or computer.

  2. Crop, check and review

    PhotoOmni prepares the selected print preset, performs AI checks and sends the result for expert review.

  3. Download your files

    Get the 413×531 px JPEG and print-ready sheet. Confirm that your application accepts this format.

Biometric passport photo size & preparation guide

Your Guide to Biometric Passport Photos

Make, crop and check a biometric passport photo from a clear portrait. This page uses a 35×45 mm print preset with a white background, AI checks and expert review. Biometric compliance also depends on your issuing authority’s rules for head size, pose, background, photo age and permitted editing.

Biometric Passport Photo Requirements: Size, DPI & Pixels

35×45 mm is a common print size, not a worldwide biometric standard. The measurements below describe PhotoOmni’s generic preset. Your application’s document-specific instructions take priority.

Official source: ICAO Doc 9303

Size in cm / mm
3.5 × 4.5 cm = 35 × 45 mm
Size in inches
Approx. 1.38 × 1.77 in; not US 2×2 inches
At 300 DPI
Approx. 413 × 531 pixels — PhotoOmni JPEG output
At 600 DPI
Approx. 827 × 1063 pixels — conversion reference, not this preset’s output
Preset composition
7:9 portrait; head height 32–36 mm; plain white background
Online submission
Check the form’s pixel dimensions, file format, file-size limit and capture requirements

Can I Use This Biometric Photo for a Passport, ID or Visa?

Match every photo requirement to your application. ICAO Doc 9303 provides an international framework, while the issuing authority determines the accepted format and submission route.

Applications accepting this preset

Choose this preset only when your application accepts 35×45 mm, a white background, 32–36 mm head height and the permitted edits. Check recency and glasses rules separately.

Country-specific passport & ID applications

Use the dedicated country and document page whenever available. Some applications require a different size, an unedited photo or an authorized digital capture. A generic JPEG does not replace a certified photo code.

Digital vs printed biometric passport photos

Use the print-ready sheet for physical copies. Print at 100% / Actual size and measure 35×45 mm before cutting. Online portals have separate pixel dimensions, file limits and original-image rules; 600 DPI is not a universal upload requirement.

How to Take a Biometric Passport Photo at Home

A clear original makes cropping and review more reliable. First check that your application allows home capture; you do not need to crop manually before uploading.

  • Ask someone to take the photo at eye level. Avoid a close, arm’s-length selfie.
  • Stand in soft daylight against the required plain background. Avoid harsh flash, facial shadows and backlighting.
  • Look straight ahead with eyes open and mouth closed. Keep hair away from your eyes.
  • Keep your whole head and shoulders visible with room above your hair. Upload the full-resolution original.
  • Turn off beauty filters, face reshaping and portrait blur. Follow the authority’s rules for glasses, head coverings and photo editing.

Why Biometric Passport Photos Get Rejected

Use this checklist before submitting. The examples illustrate the selected white-background print preset; your document’s rules take priority.

Biometric passport photo examples: accepted portrait compared with wrong document format, print scaling, tilted head, incorrect expression, hidden eyes, dark lighting, wrong background and filters
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  • Wrong document format: 35×45 mm is not interchangeable with US 2×2 inches or another passport size.
  • Print scaling changes the size: Fit to page or borderless enlargement alters the finished dimensions.
  • Wrong upload settings: the portal requires different pixels, file format, file size or an authorized capture code.
  • Poor source quality: blur, glare, shadows, filters or a tilted head obscure your natural appearance.
  • Composition or editing mismatch: incorrect head size, hidden eyes, unsuitable expression, an old photo or prohibited background replacement.

PhotoOmni vs. Online Tools vs. Photo Studios

Choose how much of the crop, review and printing you want to handle yourself. PhotoOmni includes expert review with the finished photo service.

  • 35×45 mm crop

    PhotoOmni
    Prepared for you
    Other online tools
    Set dimensions yourself
    Traditional photo studios
    Request the exact size

  • Peace of mind

    PhotoOmni
    AI pre-check plus expert review
    Other online tools
    May lack expert review or charge extra for it
    Traditional photo studios
    Depends on local staff

  • Expert adjustments

    PhotoOmni
    Included when needed
    Other online tools
    Varies by service
    Traditional photo studios
    Usually retake-based

  • Files for download

    PhotoOmni
    413×531 px JPEG + print-ready sheet + A4 PDF
    Other online tools
    Export options vary
    Traditional photo studios
    Confirm digital copies

  • Rejection protection

    PhotoOmni
    100% refund for photo-caused rejection
    Other online tools
    Policy varies
    Traditional photo studios
    Policy varies by shop

  • Convenience

    PhotoOmni
    Phone or desktop browser
    Other online tools
    Browser or app
    Traditional photo studios
    Visit a local studio

  • Total price & inclusions

    PhotoOmni
    One-time fee of $5.99
    Other online tools
    Add-ons can cost $3–$10+
    Traditional photo studios
    Often $15+; files vary

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this template for a baby or child?
Choose the child’s country-specific passport page first. Infant exceptions for eyes and expression vary. Keep hands, toys and other people outside the frame, and avoid shadows on the baby’s face.
What is a biometric passport photo?
It is a standardized portrait used for identity checks and facial recognition. Size, pose, lighting, expression and image quality must follow the issuing authority’s requirements. A correctly sized crop alone does not establish compliance.
What size should a biometric passport photo be?
There is no single worldwide size. This page offers a 35×45 mm print preset. The UK uses 35×45 mm printed passport photos, while the US uses 2×2 inches. Digital applications have separate upload rules; choose the specific document.
Can I use a selfie for a biometric passport photo?
Follow your application’s capture rules. A handheld selfie can distort facial proportions; ask someone to take the picture at eye level where allowed. Some authorities, including the US, explicitly tell applicants not to take selfies.
Can I take a biometric passport photo with an iPhone or Android phone?
Yes, where your application allows home photography. Open PhotoOmni in your phone browser, upload the original portrait and use the applicable document preset. No app installation is needed. Disable portrait effects and beauty filters.
Can I wear glasses in a biometric passport photo?
Check the issuing authority. US passport photos generally prohibit glasses except for documented medical reasons. Other authorities may allow them if the eyes remain visible without reflections. Removing glasses is often the simplest option.
Does every biometric passport photo need a white background?
No. This preset prepares a white background, but accepted colors and rules for digital background removal depend on the document. If editing is prohibited, take a new photo against the required background.
Do I need a biometric passport photo at 600 DPI?
600 DPI is not a universal requirement. At 600 DPI, a 35×45 mm print is approximately 827×1063 pixels. This preset delivers 413×531 pixels at 300 DPI. Online portals specify their own pixel dimensions and file limits.
How does the biometric passport photo checker work?
AI pre-checks assess framing, image quality and other supported criteria for the selected preset; an expert reviews the result before delivery. The issuing authority makes the final acceptance decision.
Can I make and download a biometric passport photo for free?
PhotoOmni’s reviewed photo files are a paid service. Check the price shown before payment. This page does not offer a free final download.
How recent should my biometric passport photo be?
Recency depends on the document: US passport photos must be taken within six months, while the UK requires a photo from the last month. Take a new photo if your appearance has changed and check your authority’s current instructions.
How do I print a biometric passport photo?
Download the print-ready sheet, choose the matching paper size and print at 100% or Actual size. Disable Fit to page and borderless enlargement, then measure each photo: this preset should be 35 mm wide and 45 mm high. For an online application, check its separate pixel dimensions and file-size limits instead of using print DPI as the upload rule.
What should I do if my biometric passport photo is rejected?
Read the rejection reason first. Retake the source photo for blur, glare or an incorrect pose, and check the requested dimensions, file limits and print scaling. For a problem with the delivered file, contact PhotoOmni support with the exact message. If rejection is due to a photo-related issue caused by our service, we offer a 100% refund.

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