How to use it
- Tap “Select Photo” and pick a clear, front-facing photo of yourself.
- White is already selected — the background is replaced automatically. (The first time, the remover loads once: about 5 MB.)
- Drag the slider on the picture to compare. If the old wall still shows around your hair, slide “Trim edges” to the right.
- Tap “Download JPG”, then crop it to passport size or your exam’s size and KB limit.
Why forms ask for a white background
Passport offices, visa centres and recruitment boards want photos that look the same: your face, evenly lit, against a plain background with no shadows, patterns or furniture. A white or very light background also keeps the file small and prints cleanly. Instead of looking for a white wall or a studio, take a clear photo anywhere and let this tool replace what is behind you. The same photo works for school and college ID cards, office badges, job applications and online profiles.
From white background to the exact size
- Make the background white here and download the JPG.
- Open the Passport Photo Maker to crop it to 3.5 × 4.5 cm (413 × 531 px), add your name and date, or print a 4 × 6 inch sheet.
- For an online form, check your exam’s exact pixel size and KB limit on the exam photo & signature sizes page — each exam has a tool already set to its size.
Tips for a photo that gets accepted
- Face the camera straight on with a neutral expression; keep your full head and the top of your shoulders in the photo.
- Wear dark or coloured clothes — a white shirt against a white background can blend in at the shoulders.
- Use daylight from a window in front of you, not behind you, and avoid shadows on your face.
- No caps or dark glasses. Take off spectacles if your form asks you to.
Before you upload
The background is replaced automatically, so zoom into the preview and check the edges around your hair and ears. Most portraits come out clean; very busy or dark backgrounds can leave small patches, which Trim edges usually removes. A few authorities do not accept digitally edited photos — if your form’s rules say so, take the photo against a real white wall instead.