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Take your passport photo with your cell phone, we’ve made it easy. Our software makes sure it’s verified and you’ll receive it ready for your application.

  • Guaranteed US department of state acceptance.
  • Use your mobile or PC
  • Download your digital file and send it anywhere to be printed or we can print and ship it to you
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Don't delay your travel plans. Get 100% compliant United States passport photos, biometrically verified, so each photo is accepted the first time around. We offer a streamlined, secure process that guarantees your photos will meet all U.S. Department of State requirements.

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How to take your passport photo with your phone

Biometrically Approved Photos

1. Distance From The Camera

1. Distance From The Camera

Take the photo at a distance of about 20 inches from your face.

2. Face The Camera

2. Face The Camera

Face the front of the camera lens, holding the camera at face height and maintaining a neutral expression.

3. Ensure Even Lighting

3. Ensure Even Lighting

Stand facing a light source, such as an exposed window. Don’t worry about the background.

How our technology works

Biometrically approved photos

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  • 1. Take or Upload Your Photo

    Take or upload your photo with your mobile or PC. Take a selfie or have someone else take your photo

  • 2. AI Software Photo Scan

    To ensure government compliance, our AI software scans your photo for errors using 20 points of verification, adjusts head size, crops, and cleans up the photo's background.

  • 3. Download or Deliver to your home

    Choose how you want to receive your photos: printed and sent to your address, emailed for local/home printing, or one digital file for online submission

Last update: 08/12/2024

Taking a US Passport Photo Using Your Phone

Your phone is the ultimate passport photo booth you can utilize anywhere and anytime.

Using your phone, you can easily capture your passport photo directly on PassportPhotos.com.

Take a selfie, have someone else take your picture, or upload an existing image. Our web-based AI software will ensure all biometric requirements are met. Once approved, the software will adjust the background to white, crop the head, and resize the image—all within seconds.

After your photo is ready, you can have it printed and shipped to your address. Plus, you’ll receive the digital photo files via email immediately after purchase. Taking a passport photo with your phone has never been faster, more convenient, or more reliable!

What are your delivery options? (Home & Digital Delivery)

Home Delivery:
We offer 2 shipping options with our concierge service:
– Expedited 1-2 business days
– Standard 3-5 business days

Digital / Online Delivery:
Photos arrive as a .jpeg for you to print on your own. You may also choose to have it sent to a retail store with passport picture printing available. (CVS, Walgreens, etc.)

What is your concierge service?

– We will print and ship your documents
– On required glossy photo paper.
– 2 to 6 Photos Per Person
– Processing Instruction Guide

How long does it take to process my order?

Your “Digital Photos” in a PNG & JPEG files will be emailed to your within minutes. When choosing the “Printed Version” where we will print and ship your photos to you with through our concierge service – the processing the order usually takes place on the same day, if you place your order by 4 PM. If not, do not worry. We will process your order within 24 hours, during normal business hours and days (Monday – Friday).

Standard shipping is 3-5 business days
Expedited shipping is 1-2 business days

How do I print photos at my local retailer (CVS, Walgreens, etc)?

Step 1: Open the confirmation email on your PC or Mobile.
Step 2: When you use your mobile device, please make sure to press on the link (“Download Your Photos For Print”) and then click “Save” your photos to your “photo library”. If you use your PC, “Right Click” on the photo link (“Download Your Photos For Print”) placed under your “Order items” section and then choose “save link as & save it as a .jpeg” image.
Step 3: Before going to the store, you will likely need to upload your digital photo file to the store’s website. Go online to the links below, if you chose one of these options.
https://www.cvs.com/photo/prints (or) https://photo.walgreens.com/store/prints
Step4: Choose the “Prints & Enlargements” option.
Step5: Upload your saved photos to the designated website.
Step6: Make sure to choose the 4”X6” glossy photo paper.
Step7: Pay online. The photos will be waiting for you at the store.
Step8: Pick up your photos and enjoy your future travels.

How do I upload my digital photo to Gov/Official websites?

Step1: Open the confirmation email on your PC or Mobile.
Step2: “Download Your Single Digital Photo” and then click “save” your photos to your “photo library”. If you use your PC, press “Right Click” on the photo link (“Download Your Single Digital Photo”) placed under your “Order items” section, then choose “save link as & save it as a .jpeg image file
Step3: You are all set – your can now upload your digital (single) photo to any official website that has the option to do so.

How do I print my photo at home using my home printer?

Step1: Be sure to have 4”X6” glossy photo paper.
Step2: Open the confirmation email on your PC or Mobile.
Step3: When your use your mobile device, please make sure to press on the link (“Download Your Photos For Print”) and then click “save” your photos to your “photos library”. If you use your PC, press “Right Click” on the photo link (“Download Your Photos For Print”) placed under your “Order items” section, then choose “save link as” & save it as a .jpeg.
Step4: Press “Ctrl+P” or right click “Print” and your print settings will appear. Make sure to pick 4X6” size paper, with a minimum 600 dpi for quality. Also, make sure that your remove all border spaces/gaps, and print.

United States Passport Biometric Guidlines

For successful Passport applications, it's vital to follow these Passport photo requirements. Critical criteria include photo size, a neutral expression, an unobstructed, full-face view, and background color. Refrain from wearing glasses, headgear, or casting shadows except for religious reasons. Abiding by theseUnited States Passport photo requirements helps ensure that your photo will not be rejected.

50.8 mm50.8 mm

  • Size

    Width: 2 Inch / 50.8 mm
    Height: 2 Inch / 50.8 mm

  • Background Color

    White

  • Head Height Minimum

    1 Inch / 25.4 mm

  • Minimum Resolution

    600 dpi

  • Head Height Maximum

    1.4 Inch / 35 mm

  • Maximum Resolution

    1200 dpi

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Based on 8 reviews

5 hours ago

Isaac Ross

The procedure is very quick, the quality of service is also good.
I got the background of my photo changed to white, and the software gave me a warning
that my first photo wasn’t good quality (due to the indoor light).
The tips provided, on how to take a good passport photo by your cell phone camera,
are extremely useful. Thanks.

10 hours ago

Tia Webb

I love that they do not just print the photo,
they ensure the quality of the photo will be accepted by the passport authority.
They do not stop until they get it right. Awesome service. Can't wait to get my photos!

14 hours ago

George Pearce

Brilliant service - each photo I took was analyzed and where it was not sufficient quality
I was able to retake for free. When one is up to standard they take it and remove the background
and make any changes necessary to get the photo to a standard where it will be accepted by the passport office.
The one sent got accepted no problem.
I would definitely recommend as probably the only way to pretty much guarantee your photo will be accepted.

20 hours ago

Isabelle Parry

Fast, reliable, great service.
Quality of pics was just what I needed and I got the shot that I wanted to have for 10 years.
Would certainly use again.

8 hours ago

Alex Gardner

This site is very user friendly and is very easy to navigate through.
I had little or no issue using this site. I am very pleased with my results.

22 hours ago

Daniel Marcolina

If I’m going to need my passport for 10 years, getting the shot I wanted made sense.
I got it here. Thank you.

3 hours ago

Ace Jonas

Very good, it was convenient and easy way to take passport pictures,
it beats going to the drug store and waiting for someone to help.

17 hours ago

Ariah Clay

Very impressed by how easy it was to navigate and follow instructions on the site.
I was able to submit my order in very few steps and I like the option to have them printed and shipped to me.
I am also very impressed with the quick processing time, my order shipped the same day as I placed it!
The pricing is perfect and I will definitely recommend it to my friends.