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United States Citizenship (N-400) Photo Maker

Q: 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.

Q: 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 hello@iformat.io with the source photo and we'll investigate.

Upload any photo — the tool removes your existing background, drops in the plain white or off-white background required for United States citizenship (n-400), and produces a spec-exact 51×51mm image ready to submit.

AI background removal plain white or off-white background applied Exact 51×51mm output

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veya bir fotoğraf seçmek için bu kutuda herhangi bir yeri tıklayın

Fotoğraf seç

JPG, PNG veya HEIC · Ücretsiz olarak maksimum 10 MB · Yüzü ileri dönük, gözler kamerada.

100% private — deleted after processing Önizleme için kayıt yok Spec-exact 51×51mm output

How to make a United States citizenship (n-400) photo in 3 steps

Upload any photo of yourself, and the tool handles the entire United States citizenship (n-400) spec pipeline — background removal, colour swap, spec-exact crop, file-size compression — in one pass.

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 or off-white backdrop before shooting.

AI removes the background and applies plain white or off-white

BiRefNet-portrait, the state-of-the-art open-source matting model, removes the original background and composes your face onto the plain white or off-white required for United States citizenship (n-400) applications. Fine details like hair strands and wispy edges are preserved cleanly.

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 United States portal uploads. Drag the crop box if you want to fine-tune the position.

Understanding the United States citizenship (n-400) spec

The United States citizenship (n-400) application requires a 51×51mm colour photograph with a plain white or off-white background at 300 DPI. Photos submitted outside these specifications are the single most common reason for application rejection at the document-verification step. Getting the dimensions, background colour, and file size right the first time avoids the delay and cost of a re-submission.

Dimensions

51×51 mm

2,0 × 2,0 in

Çözünürlük

300 DPI

Baskıya hazır

Arka plan

plain white or off-white

AI değiştirilmiş

Kafa yüksekliği

25–35 mm

Chin to crown

Requirements at a glance

2x2 inç (300 DPI'da 600x600 piksel)
Plain white or off-white background
Colour, taken within the last 6 months
Neutral expression, full face visible
No glasses, no head covering (religious exception)

Where United States citizenship (n-400) photos are actually used

The United States citizenship (n-400) specification is checked by the receiving authority at submission — photos with incorrect background colour, wrong head-size ratio, or off-spec dimensions are flagged before your application proceeds. Getting the photo right the first time typically saves 3-7 days of re-submission cycle time.

Applications that accept this photo spec

Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization)
Certificate of Citizenship (Form N-600)
Replacement Naturalization Certificate (N-565)

United States citizenship (n-400) photo FAQ

What are the United States citizenship (n-400) photo dimensions?

United States Citizenship (N-400) photos are 51×51mm at 300 DPI, on a plain white or off-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 United States citizenship (n-400) photos?

plain white or off-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 or off-white colour.

Can I take United States citizenship (n-400) 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 United States citizenship (n-400) photos?

The standard upload cap for United States citizenship (n-400) 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 Görüntü Sıkıştırıcı to shrink further.

Is my uploaded photo saved on your servers?

Orijinal fotoğrafınız hafızada işlenir ve hiçbir zaman sunucularımızda kalıcı olmaz. AI arka plan kaldırma işlemi sunucu tarafında çalışır (model dosyası 885 MB'dir ve tarayıcıya sığmaz), ancak giriş görüntüsü işlendikten hemen sonra atılır. Tarayıcınıza yalnızca birleştirilmiş çıktı döndürülür ve fotoğrafınızla ilgili hiçbir şey günlüğe kaydedilmez, kaydedilmez veya üçüncü taraflarla paylaşılmaz.

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

BiRefNet portre modeli özellikle insanlar için tasarlanmıştır ve fotoğrafların büyük çoğunluğunda saçları, giysi kenarlarını ve ten tonlarını temiz bir şekilde işler. Belirli bir kenar kusuru görürseniz, konunuz üzerinde daha iyi bir ışıklandırmayla yeniden yüklemeyi deneyin (dolaylı doğal ışık en iyi sonucu verir) veya kaynak fotoğrafla birlikte [email protected] adresinden bizimle iletişime geçin, biz de araştıralım.

Bu aracı kullanmak için kaydolmam veya ödeme yapmam gerekiyor mu?

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 sınırsız fotoğrafın kilidini açar.

Can I print the United States citizenship (n-400) 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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Arka Plan Sökücü

Remove backgrounds from any photo — outputs transparent PNG for further editing.

Görüntü Sıkıştırıcı

Shrink photos below any portal size cap — 200KB for passport uploads, 500KB for visa forms.

JPG'den PDF'ye

Portala yüklemek için vesikalık fotoğrafınızı ve destekleyici belgelerinizi tek bir PDF'de paketleyin.

Görüntü Yeniden Boyutlandırıcı

Pasaport dışı kullanım durumları için (LinkedIn, kimlik kartları vb.) fotoğrafları tam boyutlara göre yeniden boyutlandırın.

HEIC'den JPG'ye dönüştürücü

iPhone HEIC fotoğraflarını her pasaport portalının gerektirdiği JPG'ye dönüştürün.

Resim Kırpıcı

Manual crop with pixel-precise dimensions for non-standard photo specs.