Everything you need to know about creating perfect visa and passport photos with VisaPics
What types of photos can I create with VisaPics?
VisaPics supports 954 document types across 164 countries worldwide, including US passport photos, UK passport photos, Schengen visa photos, India passport photos, ID cards, driver's licenses, citizenship applications, and professional licenses. Our AI automatically adjusts your photo to meet the specific requirements of your selected document type, ensuring 100% compliance with official government standards for dimensions, background color, head positioning, and image quality. See all supported countries and documents.
How does the AI photo processing work?
Our advanced AI technology uses computer vision and machine learning to analyze your uploaded photo. It automatically detects your face, removes the background, adjusts the cropping to meet exact specifications, corrects lighting and color balance, and ensures proper head size and positioning. The entire process takes less than 30 seconds and produces professional-quality results that meet or exceed official requirements.
What if my photo is rejected by authorities?
We offer a 100% money-back guarantee. If your photo is rejected by official authorities due to not meeting technical specifications, we'll provide a full refund. Our AI has a 99.7% acceptance rate, and we continuously update our system to meet the latest requirements. In the rare case of rejection, simply contact our support team with proof of rejection, and we'll process your refund immediately.
Can I use a photo taken with my smartphone?
Yes! Most smartphone cameras today are perfectly suitable for creating official photos. We recommend using the rear camera for better quality, ensuring good lighting (natural light near a window works great), keeping the camera at eye level, and maintaining a neutral expression. Our AI will handle all the technical adjustments to transform your smartphone photo into a professional document photo.
How quickly can I get my photos?
Your photos are ready instantly! After uploading your image and selecting your document type, our AI processes your photo in less than 30 seconds. You can immediately download the digital version for online applications or the printable sheet for physical submission. There's no waiting time - you get professional-quality photos ready for immediate use.
What photo formats and sizes do you provide?
We provide photos in multiple formats to suit all needs: high-resolution JPEG files for digital submission (300 DPI), exact pixel dimensions as required by each document type, printable sheets with multiple photos (4x6" or 5x7" formats), and both color and black-and-white versions where applicable. All photos meet official biometric standards and are optimized for both online and physical submission.
How to take passport photo at home without going to CVS?
Taking passport photos at home is easy! Find a plain white wall or hang a white sheet as background. Stand 4-6 feet from the wall to avoid shadows. Use natural light from a window or bright indoor lighting. Have someone take the photo at eye level, or use a timer. Upload to VisaPics and our AI will perfect it - saving you the trip to CVS or Walgreens and $14-17 in fees.
Can I wear glasses in my passport photo?
For US passports, glasses are NOT allowed unless you have a medical necessity with a signed doctor's note. For most other countries, glasses are permitted if: there's no glare on the lenses, your eyes are clearly visible, the frames don't cover your eyes, and there are no shadows. When in doubt, we recommend removing glasses for your photo to avoid rejection.
How do I make a 2x2 passport photo from any picture?
Simply upload any photo to VisaPics and select "US Passport" as your document type. Our AI will automatically crop your photo to the exact 2x2 inch (51x51mm) dimensions, adjust the head size to meet the 1-1.375 inch requirement, remove the background and replace it with white, and ensure proper lighting. No manual editing needed - we handle all the technical requirements instantly.
Why was my passport photo rejected? Common reasons and fixes
Common rejection reasons include: shadows on face or background (use even lighting), head too large/small (must be 1-1.375 inches), blurry or low resolution (use good camera), wrong background color (must be plain white), glasses glare (remove glasses), or facial expression (maintain neutral expression). VisaPics automatically fixes all these issues, which is why we offer a 100% acceptance guarantee.
How much does a passport photo cost at CVS vs online?
CVS charges $16.99 for passport photos, while Walgreens charges $14.99. Both require you to visit the store, wait 10-20 minutes, and only provide printed photos. VisaPics costs just $3.99, works instantly online, includes both digital and printable versions, and offers unlimited retakes. You save $11-13 and avoid the store visit entirely. Plus, we support 954 document types vs just US passports at CVS.
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