Take your passport photo at home. We check it for free.
Against the State Department photo rules. No AI edits.
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100% compliance guarantee: a full refund if a photo that passed our check is rejected. Terms
- Free check of the official rules
- Results in seconds
- Free retakes, pay to download
- Crop only, no AI edits
- Digital file + 4×6 print sheet
- No account needed
Which photo do you need?
- US passport (print)A new passport, or a renewal by mail. You print the photo.Start
- US baby passportA passport for a baby or toddler. You print the photo.Start
- US online renewalRenewing your passport online. You upload the file.Start
- US visa DS-160A US visa application. You upload the file to the DS-160.Start
- US green cardA green card application (Form I-485). You print two photos.Start
How it works
Step 1
Snap it
Stand against a white wall.
Step 2
We check it
See each check pass or fail. Retakes are free.
Step 3
Print or upload
Print the 4×6 sheet at any drugstore. Cut out one photo.
What passes, and what gets rejected
Passes
Wall shadow
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Glasses
Head tilted
Too close
Same photo, $7 less.
One-time payment. No subscription.
100% compliance guarantee
If your photo passes our check and is rejected, you get all your money back. How it works
| Compare | PassPose | CVS / Walgreens |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $16.99 |
| Where | At home | Drive to the store |
| Retakes | Free, as many as you need | Depends on the store |
Store price: Typical CVS and Walgreens price, 2026.
No AI. No filters. Just your real photo.
The State Department rejects edited photos. Read the State Department's rule.
What we do
- Crop it to 2 × 2 inches
- Size your head to the official range
- Give you the exact file or print sheet
What we never do
- Retouch your face
- Swap or whiten the background
- Change your photo with AI
The rules we check
Straight from travel.state.gov, last checked Oct 6, 2026.
| Photo size | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) |
|---|---|
| Head, chin to top of hair | 1 to 1⅜ in (25 to 35 mm) |
| Eyes, from the bottom | 1⅛ to 1⅜ in (28 to 35 mm) |
| Background | Plain white or off-white, no shadows |
| Expression | Neutral or a natural smile, mouth closed |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Editing | Not allowed |
Questions?
Email support@passpose.com.
Where do I print it?
Any CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart photo kiosk. Order one 4×6 print with cropping turned off.
Can I smile? What about glasses?
A natural smile is fine. Glasses have to come off.
Is it really free?
The check, the preview, and retakes are free. You only pay to download.
What if my photo gets rejected?
If the State Department rejects a photo that passed our check, you get your money back.
Do you edit my photo?
No. We only crop it to size. Edited photos get rejected.
How is PassPose different from PhotoAiD, Snap2Pass, and other passport photo apps?
The full check is free before you pay: 11 State Department rules, each with the fix. We never replace the background or change your face. We only crop. $9.99 gives you both the 4×6 print sheet and the digital file, and the refund for a rejected photo is included. On October 20, 2026, PhotoAiD charged $16.99 for a digital photo and $6.99 more for its acceptance guarantee. Snap2Pass charged $11.95 and replaces the background.
Does a person review my photo?
No. The check runs in your browser and shows the result in seconds, so you can retake the photo at once. It measures head size, eye height, background, shadows, light, focus, and more. You confirm what a camera cannot see, such as glasses and head coverings. If the State Department rejects a photo that passed our check, you get your money back.
I don't have a white wall. Can I still take the photo at home?
Yes. Any plain white or off-white surface works, for example a white door, or a white sheet pinned flat and smooth to a wall. Stand about 3 feet in front of it, so that you cast no shadow on it. The check tells you if the background fails.
Ready when you are
Free to try. 100% compliance guarantee.