Photo basics
- Use a sharp image
- Keep skin tones natural
- Avoid scans, photocopies, filters, and visible printer dots
Before export
Passport photo quality checklist
Cropping cannot fix blur, grain, shadows, or a busy background. Use this checklist before exporting the digital JPG or print sheet.
Blur and shadow checklist
Manual crop guide
Digital and print exports
What to check
Requirements before you export
How it works
- Check the source photo quality.
- Retake the photo if it is blurry or shadowed.
- Crop and export only after the source photo looks clean.
What you get
- Digital square JPG
- 4 x 6 print sheet
- Browser-local crop workflow
Official references
Use current agency rules
Questions
Fast answers
Does the tool validate passport photo quality?
No. It gives crop and export tools, but it does not replace official review.
Can a blurry passport photo pass?
Blurry or pixelated photos are a rejection risk. Retake the photo if it is not sharp.
Can I scan an old printed photo?
Official guidance warns against scans or photos of printed photos for many workflows. Use an original current photo.