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Philippines Passport Photo Maker

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

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100% private — deleted after processing No sign-up to preview Spec-exact 35×45mm output

How to make a Philippines passport photo in 3 steps

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

1

Check whether you actually need this

DFA photographs you at the Consular Office during your appointment, so a self-supplied photo is not used for a passport issued in the Philippines. You need one for applications filed at an embassy or consulate abroad, and for supporting documents like NBI Clearance and PRC licences.

2

Upload any photo of yourself

Use a phone or webcam shot against a plain wall with even lighting. Face the camera straight on, neutral expression, eyes open, mouth closed. The background does not need to be white yet.

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 and attach it to the consular form or supporting document.

Understanding the Philippines passport spec

The Department of Foreign Affairs photographs applicants on-site at the Consular Office during the appointment, so a self-supplied photo is not used for the passport itself. The 35x45mm specification here is what DFA accepts for supporting documents and for applications filed at embassies and consulates abroad, on a plain white background with the head occupying roughly 28-32mm.

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

  • 45x35mm (2x2 inches) with 4.5cm x 3.5cm variant
  • Pure white background
  • Head takes 70-80% of the photo
  • Neutral expression, mouth closed
  • Both ears visible when possible

Where Philippines passport photos are actually used

Because DFA captures the image in person, most Filipinos only need to prepare a photo when applying from overseas or assembling supporting paperwork. Overseas Filipino Workers filing through a consulate are by far the largest group who have to produce one themselves.

Applications that accept this photo spec

  • Passport applications filed at a Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad
  • Supporting documents for a DFA passport appointment
  • NBI Clearance
  • PhilSys national ID enrolment
  • PRC professional licence applications

Philippines passport photo FAQ

Does the DFA take my photo, or do I bring one?
The DFA photographs you at the Consular Office during the appointment, so you do not supply a photo for a passport issued in the Philippines. You need your own for applications filed at an embassy or consulate abroad, and for supporting documents like NBI Clearance.

What size is a Philippines 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 Philippines require for passport photos?
Plain white. Photos on the wrong background — cream, beige, colored, or textured — are the most common reason for rejection. This tool automatically replaces your background with the correct one.

Can I take a Philippines 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. Your photo is processed in memory and never stored on disk. The AI background removal runs server-side (the model is too large for a browser), but the input image is discarded immediately after processing. Nothing is logged, saved, or shared.

Can I print the Philippines 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 required for basic use. Guests get 2 photos per day; free accounts get 3 per day. For higher volume, Pro plans unlock unlimited photos.

What if the background removal is not perfect?
The AI handles hair, clothing edges, and skin tones well for the vast majority of photos. If you see an edge artifact, try re-uploading with better lighting — indirect natural light from a window works best. You can also skip the background swap and crop only.
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