AI Passport & ID Photo Generator

Practice and reference ID-style photos from your phone. Read this first: official passport and ID photos must follow your government's rules, and many agencies (including the US State Department) do not accept photos that have been digitally altered or AI-generated. Use this generator to make a passport-style practice or reference photo, for example to check framing, lighting and expression before you take the real one, or for informal uses like a club or event badge.

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Recommended settings

Model: Nano Banana Pro
Aspect ratio: 1:1
Resolution: 2K

Why: Passport-style photos need even lighting, a plain background and natural skin tones. The Pro model produces the cleanest skin rendering. 2K at 1:1 gives enough pixels for a 2x2 inch print at 300 DPI.

How to use the AI Passport Photo Generator

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Open Photo studio
The suggested prompt is filled in. Edit the details (outfit, background, mood) to match what you need.
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Add your photo
Upload a clear, front-lit photo so the result keeps your face and features. Pick the ratio and resolution below.
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Generate and download
A photo usually takes under a minute. If it is close but not right, change one detail in the prompt and run it again.

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What is the AI Passport Photo Generator?

The AI Passport-Style Photo Generator turns a clear photo of you into an image that follows the usual passport photo look: plain light background, even lighting, neutral expression and centered framing. It is not a compliance tool and cannot guarantee that any agency will accept the result.

How it works

Upload a front-facing photo in Photo studio and start from the suggested prompt. The model produces a version with a plain background, even lighting and centered framing. Compare it against your country's official requirements to learn what a compliant photo needs, then take the photo you will actually submit with a camera, without AI edits, or at a photo service.

Why use it

Photos are a common reason applications get delayed: shadows, the wrong background or incorrect head size. Practising with a reference photo helps you understand the rules, so your real, unedited photo is right the first time.

Popular uses

Practising framing, lighting and expression before an official photo
Understanding head-size and background rules for your country
Informal ID badges for clubs, events or internal tools
Reference photos for a photographer or photo service
Non-official profile photos with a clean, neutral look

Suggested prompt

Official passport photo, plain white background, even flat lighting, neutral expression, face centered, no shadows, front-facing, ears visible, sharp focus

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Tips for the best result

Take your source photo against a light-colored wall. The AI removes backgrounds, but starting with a light background produces cleaner edge detection around your hair.
Remove glasses. Many passport agencies now require photos without glasses, and the model cannot reliably remove them without artifacts.
Use natural front-facing light from a window. Overhead lighting creates under-eye shadows that are hard to correct.
Keep a completely neutral expression. Not a smile, not a frown. Passport offices reject both exaggerated expressions and heavy smiles.
Make sure both ears are visible. Tuck hair behind your ears if needed. Many countries require ear visibility in ID photos.

Advanced tips

If you print a reference photo, matte photo paper avoids glare. For the official photo, follow the paper and print rules your agency lists.
Check the head-to-photo ratio against your country's rules. For a US 2x2 inch photo, the head should be 1 to 1 3/8 inches from chin to crown, roughly 50-69% of the frame height.
Use the AI version only to plan your shot. The photo you submit should be an unedited camera photo that meets the official specification.

What it costs

A standard photo costs 10 credits; the Pro model costs 25. New accounts get 5 free credits for photo effects. After that, the $0.99 pack adds 20 credits. Videos are paid only.

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AI Passport Photo Generator FAQ

Can I submit an AI photo with my passport application?

Do not assume so. Many agencies, including the US State Department, require photos that have not been digitally altered, and AI-generated or AI-edited photos can be rejected. Check your government's official guidance. Use this tool for practice and reference, and submit an unedited photo that meets the rules.

Does it work for non-US passports?

You can prompt for different sizes and backgrounds (for example 35x45 mm for many EU and UK documents), which is useful for reference. Each country publishes its own rules, and those rules decide what is accepted, not this tool.

Can I smile in my passport photo?

A slight natural smile is technically allowed for US passports, but most experts recommend a neutral expression. Other countries like France and Germany require strictly neutral expressions. Keep it neutral to be safe.

What if my photo gets rejected by the passport office?

If an official photo is rejected, follow the agency's feedback and retake it as an unedited camera photo, with even lighting, a plain background and no shadows on your face. An AI-edited photo is more likely to be rejected, not less.

How do I print the right size at home?

For a reference print, download the 2K image, set the print size to 2x2 inches at 300 DPI in a photo editor and print on photo paper. For the photo you submit, use an unedited camera photo or a photo service.

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Open Photo studio with the prompt filled in, add your photo and generate.

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