Photo basics
- Recent color photo
- Centered head and shoulders
- No filters or retouching
Create a passport-style photo for immigration packets with the same privacy-first editor used for passport and visa photos.
Last reviewed 2026-06-18. Independent tool, not affiliated with a government agency.
Create a passport-style photo for immigration packets with the same privacy-first editor used for passport and visa photos. This page is meant for applicants who already have a clear source photo and need help turning it into a correctly sized export without sending the original image to a server.
Before you open the editor, check the source photo for the basics: Recent color photo, Centered head and shoulders, and No filters or retouching. Cropping can fix framing and output size, but it cannot rescue a blurry photo, a busy background, harsh shadows, or a photo that has already been altered by filters or AI tools.
The workflow is intentionally simple: Choose the USCIS preset. Fit the head inside the guide. Download the JPG or print sheet after checkout. After export, compare the result with the official rules linked below and keep the original photo available in case you need to retake or adjust the crop.
Is this only for green card photos? No. It is a passport-style crop tool that can help with common immigration photo formats. That is why the tool focuses on crop guides, file size, and print layout rather than promising approval or making automatic edits.
No. It is a passport-style crop tool that can help with common immigration photo formats.
No. You should start with a photo taken against a plain white or off-white background.
Stripe Checkout handles payment securely. The photo file itself remains in your browser.