About Passport Photo Maker

Our Story

Passport Photo Maker was born from a simple frustration: the experience of preparing for international travel should be exciting, not stressful. Yet for many people, obtaining the correct passport photo becomes an unexpected obstacle. Different countries have different requirements, local photo studios charge premium prices, and online tools often hide their best features behind paywalls or plaster watermarks on your photos.

We founded Passport Photo Maker in 2024 with a clear mission: to create a truly free, privacy-respecting tool that anyone in the world can use to prepare their passport, visa, and ID photos. Our founding team combined expertise in web development, international travel, and immigration documentation to build something we wished had existed when we needed it.

Today, Passport Photo Maker serves users from over 150 countries, helping thousands of people each month prepare their travel documents with confidence. Whether you're applying for your first passport, renewing an expiring one, or preparing visa applications for multiple countries, our tool is designed to make the process simple and stress-free.

How We Verify Requirements

Accuracy is at the core of everything we do. Every piece of information on our platform goes through a rigorous verification process before publication:

Primary Source Research

We gather photo requirements directly from official government websites, embassy portals, and consular services. We never rely on secondary sources or user-submitted information without verification.

Regular Updates

Photo requirements can change when governments update their systems or adopt new biometric standards. We review and update our database monthly, with priority given to high-traffic countries and any reported discrepancies.

Cross-Reference Verification

Each country's requirements are verified against multiple official sources when available, including national passport agencies, immigration departments, and ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards.

Every country page on our site includes a direct link to the official government source so you can verify the requirements yourself. Transparency is essential to us.

Our Editorial Standards

We hold ourselves to high editorial standards to ensure you receive reliable information:

  • Accuracy First: We prioritize correctness over speed. New country requirements are only published after thorough verification.
  • Clear Attribution: Every specification is linked to its official source. We show you exactly where our information comes from.
  • Correction Policy: If we make an error, we correct it promptly and transparently. Users who report inaccuracies help us maintain our database.
  • No Speculation: If official information is unclear or unavailable, we say so rather than guessing. Your passport application is too important for guesswork.
  • Regular Audits: We periodically review all country pages to ensure information remains current and accurate.

Found incorrect information? Please contact us immediately. We take all reports seriously.

Technology & Privacy

Privacy isn't just a feature for us—it's a fundamental principle. Here's how we ensure your photos remain completely private:

100% Client-Side Processing

When you upload a photo to our tool, all processing happens entirely in your web browser. Your image is never transmitted to our servers. The cropping, resizing, and format conversion all occur locally on your device using modern JavaScript APIs.

  • No Image Uploads: Your photos never leave your device. We physically cannot see, store, or access your images.
  • No Account Required: Use our tool without creating an account or providing personal information.
  • Works Offline: Once the page loads, you can use the tool without an internet connection. Your data stays on your device.
  • No Tracking of Photos: We use basic analytics to understand site usage, but we never track which photos you process or download.

This approach means you can use Passport Photo Maker with complete confidence, whether you're processing your own photo or helping family members with their applications.

Passport Photo Maker by the Numbers

75+
Countries Covered
100%
Privacy Focused
0
Photos Stored
Free
Forever

Free Forever

Passport Photo Maker is and will always be free to use. We believe access to basic document preparation tools should not depend on your ability to pay. Our commitment includes:

  • No watermarks on your photos—ever
  • No premium features locked behind paywalls
  • No limits on how many photos you can process
  • No registration or account creation required

We sustain the project through minimal, non-intrusive advertising that doesn't interfere with your experience. This allows us to keep the tool free while covering our operating costs.

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