The short version
- SelfieToPassport: $6.95, free preview with the measurements, 4x6 and letter sheets, up to 3 photos for the same document within 30 days of purchase.
- OpenPhotoId: $0, according to its page.
- Passport Photo Guru: $2.99 for the HD download, 4x6 sheet included.
- Passport Self: free to use, according to its FAQ.
- State Department photo tool: free, crop only.
- Whatever you use, check the printed size (2 x 2 inches) and the head size before you print.
What each maker charges
Each price below comes from the maker’s own page, read on the date shown. Free and paid tools both crop and size a photo; what differs is what comes with the file, so read what each page includes.
The rules
- OpenPhotoId says every feature and every photo is free. openphotoid.com
- Passport Photo Guru charges $2.99 for the HD download, which includes a print-ready 4x6 sheet. passportphotoguru.com
- Passport Self says its online tools are currently free to use. passportself.com
What the free options do not cover
The State Department’s free tool crops a visa photo and leaves the decision to an employee; it does not check the photo for you. A free maker is worth trying first if it shows you the head size and the background before you print.
SelfieToPassport’s preview with the measurements is free too. What the $6.95 adds is the full-size file, a 4x6 sheet and a letter-size sheet, up to 3 photos for the same document within 30 days of purchase, and a 7-day refund.
The rules
- The State Department’s free online photo tool only crops an image; a State Department employee makes the final decision on whether a visa photo is acceptable. travel.state.gov
- The U.S. Department of State requires a printed passport photo of 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm). travel.state.gov
FAQ
Is a free passport photo maker good enough?
It can be, if the photo meets the rules: 2 x 2 inches printed, with the head and background right. Check the measurements before you print, whatever tool you use. Source: official page "Digital Image Requirements", checked on Nov 4, 2026.
How much does SelfieToPassport cost?
$6.95 per person and document, once; the preview is free. Source: official page "Pricing | SelfieToPassport", checked on Nov 4, 2026.
Where this information comes from
Every rule on this page comes from a page published by the U.S. Department of State and the companies named, read on the date shown. We rewrite each rule in plain words and link to the page it came from. Each rule has a review deadline; one that passes it without a new check comes off the page.
- Free Passport Photo Maker in Your Browser | OpenPhotoId openphotoid.com · checked Nov 4, 2026
- Passport Photo Online — AI U.S. Passport Photo Maker (2×2 in) | Passport Photo Guru passportphotoguru.com · checked Nov 4, 2026
- PassportSelf › Frequently asked questions passportself.com · checked Nov 4, 2026
- Digital Image Requirements travel.state.gov · checked Oct 25, 2026
- Passport Photos travel.state.gov · checked Oct 25, 2026
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