India Passport Photo Maker

Upload any photo — the tool removes your existing background, drops in the plain white background required for India passport, and produces a spec-exact 51×51mm image ready to submit.

AI background removal plain white background applied Exact 51×51mm output

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Drop a photo to start

Face forward, eyes on the camera. Any background is fine — the tool replaces it with the plain white required for India passport.

Works with cluttered rooms, coloured walls, indoor lighting — the AI segments you from whatever is behind you.

Choose photo

JPG, PNG, or HEIC. Max 10 MB on Free.

How to make a India passport photo in 3 steps

Upload any photo of yourself, and the tool handles the entire India passport spec pipeline — background removal, colour swap, spec-exact crop, file-size compression — in one pass.

1

Upload any photo of yourself

Take a photo with your phone or webcam against any background — a plain wall, a cluttered room, an office setting. The AI segments you from whatever is behind you, so you don't need to worry about finding a plain plain white backdrop before shooting.

2

AI removes the background and applies plain white

BiRefNet-portrait, the state-of-the-art open-source matting model, removes the original background and composes your face onto the plain white required for India passport applications. Fine details like hair strands and wispy edges are preserved cleanly.

3

Auto-crop to 51×51mm and download

The tool auto-positions your face based on the segmentation mask, applies the exact 51×51mm crop at 300 DPI, and produces a JPEG under 240 KB — the standard file size for India portal uploads. Drag the crop box if you want to fine-tune the position.

Understanding the India passport spec

The Indian Passport Seva application, run by the Ministry of External Affairs, accepts photographs as part of the online form or at Passport Seva Kendras (PSK) across the country. A 51×51mm (2×2 inch) colour photo on a plain white background is the format that satisfies both the online upload flow and the physical submission at your PSK appointment. Photos with beige or cream backgrounds — the default for many walk-in photo studios in India — are the single most common reason for application rejection at the biometric enrolment step.

Dimensions

51×51 mm

2.0 × 2.0 in

Resolution

300 DPI

Print-ready

Background

plain white

AI-swapped

Head height

25–35 mm

Chin to crown

Requirements at a glance

2x2 inches (51x51mm), colour
Plain white background
Face covering 70-80% of the photo
Neutral expression, both eyes open
No spectacles (dark or coloured)
Taken within the last 6 months
Matte finish for print submission

Common mistakes that get photos rejected

Beige or coloured background (Passport Seva rejects)
Face too small in frame
Wearing sunglasses or tinted spectacles
Glossy print instead of matte

Where India passport photos are actually used

The photo you upload to the Passport Seva portal is also printed on the biometric passport itself. Getting the specifications right the first time saves you a repeat trip to the PSK and, for Tatkal applications, prevents the additional processing delay that comes with rejected photos. The 2×2 inch dimension and plain white background are the same specifications used by the US Department of State — one shoot works for both an Indian and a US passport application, useful for dual citizenship applicants.

Applications that accept this photo spec

Fresh passport application via Passport Seva online portal
Passport renewal at your Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) appointment
Tatkal (urgent) passport application at RPO
PCC (Police Clearance Certificate) submitted through Passport Seva
Diplomatic / Official passport application (Government service holders)
Post-Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) walk-in submissions

India passport photo FAQ

What are the India passport photo dimensions?

India Passport photos are 51×51mm at 300 DPI, on a plain white background. Face must occupy 25-35mm of the frame's height (from chin to top of the head).

What background colour is required for India passport photos?

plain white. Photos on cream, beige, or textured backgrounds are the single most common reason for application rejection at the verification step. This tool automatically replaces whatever background is in your source photo with the correct plain white colour.

Can I take India passport photos with my phone?

Yes. Modern phone cameras produce more than enough resolution and colour accuracy for the 51×51mm output size. What matters is even lighting (no harsh shadows on your face), a plain-ish background (or use this tool to swap the background), and a straight-on, neutral-expression pose.

What is the maximum file size for India passport photos?

The standard upload cap for India passport portals is around 240 KB. This tool automatically compresses the output JPEG to stay under that cap while preserving the required 300 DPI resolution. If your destination portal has a stricter cap, use our free Image Compressor to shrink further.

Is my uploaded photo saved on your servers?

Your original photo is processed in memory and never persisted on our servers. The AI background removal runs server-side (the model file is 885 MB and doesn't fit in a browser), but the input image is discarded immediately after processing. Only the composited output is returned to your browser, and nothing about your photo is logged, saved, or shared with third parties.

What if the background removal misses part of my hair or clothing?

The BiRefNet-portrait model is trained specifically for people and handles hair, clothing edges, and skin tones cleanly on the vast majority of photos. If you see a specific edge artefact, try re-uploading with better lighting on your subject (indirect natural light works best) or contact us at [email protected] with the source photo and we'll investigate.

Do I need to sign up or pay to use this tool?

No sign-up required for basic use. Guests get 2 passport photos per day; free accounts get 3/day. If you need more (immigration lawyers, HR teams, travel agencies handling volume), Pro at $12/mo unlocks unlimited photos.

Can I print the India passport photo at home?

Yes. The output is a 300 DPI JPEG at the exact 51×51mm spec, so any home inkjet or laser printer produces a print at the correct physical size when you print at 100% scale (not "fit to page"). For best results, use matte or semi-gloss photo paper.

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