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Learn how to get the result you want from online image and video tools, from passport photos to backgrounds, formats and image quality.

Passport & ID Photos

Rules, sizes and practical guides for compliant identity photos.

What to Wear for a Passport Photo

Wear everyday clothes in a solid mid-tone color and avoid white, uniforms and hats. See what to wear for a US passport photo and what gets rejected.

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Passport Photo Rejected? Common Reasons and What to Fix

Fix the usual US passport photo rejections: head size, shadows, pose, glasses, background and image quality. Retake the source instead of over-editing.

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How to Take a Passport Photo With an iPhone at Home

Many authorities accept a self-taken passport photo. Set up an iPhone at eye level, use even light, then crop to the correct country size.

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Can You Wear Glasses in a Passport Photo?

US passport photos do not allow glasses except with a signed medical statement. See why glare fails review and how to take a clear photo without glasses.

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Can You Smile in a Passport Photo? US vs UK Rules

A US passport photo may show a natural smile. A UK photo needs a closed-mouth neutral expression. See the difference and what gets rejected.

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