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How to Create Passport Photos with Perfect White Backgrounds

Learn how to create passport and visa photos with compliant white backgrounds using our free AI tool. No studio visit required.

Guide5 min readJanuary 19, 2026
How to Create Passport Photos with Perfect White Backgrounds

Need a passport photo but don't want to pay studio prices? With a smartphone and PngBG, you can create compliant passport photos at home. This guide shows you how to get the perfect white background required by passport offices worldwide.

Passport Photo Background Requirements

Most countries require passport photos to have a plain white or light grey background. The US, UK, and EU all specify white backgrounds. The background must be uniform without shadows, patterns, or other people visible. PngBG's white background option produces the exact color required.

Taking Your Photo at Home

Use natural lighting facing a window. Stand against any plain background - our AI will remove it. Keep a neutral expression with both eyes open and mouth closed. Ensure your face is clearly visible without glasses glare or hair covering your eyes. Have someone else take the photo for best framing.

Editing Your Photo with PngBG

Upload your photo to PngBG. Our AI removes the background in under a second. Select the white background option to apply a pure white backdrop. Download your image and crop it to the required passport photo dimensions (typically 2x2 inches for US passports).

Conclusion

Creating passport photos at home is easy with AI background removal. PngBG makes it free, instant, and completely private - your personal photos never leave your device. Save money and time by doing it yourself.

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