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Mexico Passport Photo Maker

Upload any photo: the tool removes your existing background, drops in the plain white background required for Mexico passport, and produces a spec-exact 35×45mm image ready to submit.

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100% private: deleted after processing Free preview, $3 to download or included on Pro Spec-exact 35×45mm output

How to make a Mexico passport photo in 3 steps

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

1

Check whether you actually need this

The SRE photographs applicants at the passport appointment, so a supplied photo is not used for a passport issued inside Mexico. You need one for applications at a consulate abroad and for documents like the INE card and cedula profesional.

2

Upload any photo of yourself

Phone or webcam is fine. Face fully uncovered: Mexican requirements are strict on this, so no fringe over the eyebrows and no glasses of any kind. Neutral expression, looking straight at the camera.

3

Get a 35x45mm file on a white background

The background is replaced with plain white and your face auto-positioned within the 35x45mm frame at 300 DPI, head 28-32mm. Download it for your consular appointment or supporting paperwork.

Understanding the Mexico passport spec

The Secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores photographs applicants at the passport appointment, so a supplied photo is mainly needed for consular applications and supporting paperwork. The 35x45mm specification uses a plain white background with the head occupying roughly 28-32mm. Mexican requirements are strict about the face being fully uncovered: no fringe over the eyebrows, and no glasses of any kind.

Dimensions
35×45 mm
1.38 × 1.77 in
Resolution
300 DPI
Print-ready
Background
plain white
AI-swapped
Head height
28–32 mm
Chin to crown

Requirements at a glance

  • 4.5x3.5cm, colour
  • Plain white background
  • Face uncovered, no glasses
  • Neutral expression
  • Taken within the last 3 months

Where Mexico passport photos are actually used

Applicants inside Mexico are photographed at the SRE office, so demand for a self-prepared photo comes almost entirely from the diaspora renewing through a consulate in the United States, the largest single source of Mexican passport applications filed abroad.

Applications that accept this photo spec

  • Mexican passport applications at a consulate abroad
  • INE voter ID card, the de facto national ID
  • Professional licence (cedula profesional) applications
  • CURP-linked identity documents
  • Visa applications requiring a Mexican-issued photo

Mexico passport photo FAQ

Does the SRE take my photo at the appointment?

Yes, for a passport issued inside Mexico. A self-supplied photo is needed for applications filed at a consulate abroad, which is how most of the diaspora renews, and for documents like the INE card.

What size is a Mexico passport photo?

35×45mm (1.38×1.77 inches) at 300 DPI, on a plain white background. The head must measure 28-32mm from chin to the top of the head.

What background color does Mexico require for passport photos?

Plain white. A background that does not match, the wrong shade, a gradient, a shadow cast behind you, or any visible texture or pattern, is one of the most common reasons a photo is sent back. This tool replaces whatever is behind you with the one the spec asks for.

Can I take a Mexico passport photo with my phone?

Yes. Modern phone cameras produce more than enough resolution for the 35×45mm output. What matters is even lighting (no harsh shadows on your face), a straight-on angle, and a neutral expression. This tool handles the background and sizing.

What file size does this tool produce?

The output JPEG is kept under 240 KB while preserving the 300 DPI resolution the spec requires. Upload limits vary between government portals and consulates, so check the one you are filing through: if it caps lower, use our Image Compressor to reduce further.

Is my uploaded photo saved on your servers?

No. It is processed in memory and discarded as soon as the result is produced. The background model runs on the server because it is too large to run in a browser; nothing is written to disk or logged.

Can I print the Mexico passport photo at home?

Yes. The output is a 300 DPI JPEG at exactly 35×45mm, so any inkjet or laser printer produces the correct physical size when you print at 100% scale (not "fit to page"). Use the 4×6 print sheet option to get multiple copies on one sheet of photo paper.

Do I need to sign up or pay?

No sign-up. Making the photo and checking it against the spec is free, guests get 2 a day and a free account 5 a day, 10 a month. The finished photo without the watermark is $3, paid once, or included on Pro and Business plans.

What if the background removal is not perfect?

Hair, clothing edges and skin tones come out cleanly in most photos. If an edge looks wrong, re-shoot in indirect daylight, or skip the background swap and use the crop alone.
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