How idPhotoDIY works
Create your passport / visa photos online for printing and online submission



How it works

1. Take a picture

Take several photos with a camera or smartphone. No need to worry about the background as our system will remove or change the background for you.

2. Crop the photo

Crop your photo to the correct ID or passport size photo. Over 50 templates available!

3. Download and print

Download your photo and print it at any photo store or online. Single digital photo is also available.

Lesotho e-Visa Photo Size Requirements


Passport picture size Width: 2 inch, Height: 2 inch
Resolution (DPI) 600
Background color White
Printable photo Yes
Digital photo for online submission Yes
Digital photo size Width: 1200 pixels , Height: 1200 pixels
Photo Paper type matte
Detailed requirements

Please upload the appropriate photo background and dimensions with application. Failure to do so may delay the process or cause application denial.

Passport Photo Must be

  • A color photo (not black and white)
  • Printed on matte or glossy photo quality paper
  • Taken within 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
  • Taken full -face view directly facing the camera

Make sure photo presents the full head from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin

  • Center the head with the frame
  • Format allowed: jpg, png, gift

Digital image head size template

  • Please base size on actual photo measurement and not screen appearance.
  • Photo must be 2 inches by 2 inches.
  • The height of the head (top of hair to bottom of chin) should measure 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches (25 mm - 35 mm).
  • Make sure the eye height is between 1 1/8 inches to 1 3/8 inches (28 mm – 35 mm) from the bottom of the photo.
  • The top of the head including the hair, to the bottom of the chin must be between 50% and 69% of the image's total height. The eye height (measured from the bottom of image to the level of the eyes) should be between 56% and 69% of the image's height.
  • Image pixel dimensions must be in a square aspect ratio (the height must be equal to the width). Minimum acceptable dimensions are 600 pixels (width) x 600 pixels (height). Maximum acceptable dimensions are 1200 pixels (width) x 1200 pixels (height).

Unacceptable Photo Image

  • Blurred photos are unacceptable. Picture should be retaken.
  • Glare from eyeglasses are unacceptable. If a slight tilt of the head does not eliminate reflection, the glasses should be removed.
  • Do not look up or down. Do not lean forward or backward. Please sit up or stand straight and look directly into the camera.

Acceptable Photo Images

  • Photo images are clear.
  • Travelers are seated or standing straight and looking forward.
  • There are no obstructions of the facial view.
  • Subjects are displaying a neutral facial expression and both eyes opened.

Why IDPhotoDIY.com?

  • Save Money: Create your own printable passport photo with multiple passport photos and print it at $0.20 per 4R photo (4x6 print).
  • Save Time: It takes less than five minutes to generate a passport photo. No need to waste time taking photo at photo studio.
  • Standard Passport Photo Size: Our passport photo size templates meet the official passport photo requirements.
  • Visa Photo Size for 70+ Countries: We also have Visa photo templates for many countries.
  • Easy to Take Baby Passport Photo: You can take baby passport photo at home rather than bringing the baby outside to take photo.
  • Look Good for Your Passport Photo: Everyone wants to have a good looking passport photo. Just take as many photos as your want and choose the best one for printing.

Steps to Create Your Own Passport / Visa Photos

  • Select the country and the photo type.
  • Upload a photo. Once the photo is uploaded, the Crop page opens.
  • On the Crop page, you can cut the image using the crop frame.
  • When you have completed the cropping, click on the Next button.
  • On the enhancement page, select the best photo with bright background and not overexposed, then click the Next button.
  • Download the printable image from the Download page.

How to take a picture for passport photo at home

  • Equipment: Use a digital camera or the back camera of your smartphone to take high quality photos.
  • Background: Take the photo in front of a plain background such as white wall or screen. Make sure that there are no other objects in the background.
  • Lighting: Make sure there are no shadows on your face or on the background. Adjust the distance to the wall to remove shadows on the background. Face the light source such as a window to remove shadows on the face. You can use additional light source to get even lighting on the face.
  • Facial features: Have a neutral facial expression. Look straight to the camera. Shown full face. Eyebrows should not be covered by hair. Eyes open. Mouth closed. Slight smile is acceptable.
  • Position the camera in the same height as the head.
  • Shoulders should be visible, and there should be enough space around the head for cropping the photo.

Get more information on taking passport photo at home and United States Passport Photos Near Me.

How to print your passport photos

There are three ways you can print your passport photos:

  1. You can print your passport photo at home using a color printer.
  2. Save the photo to a thumb drive and print it at any photo printing shops like Costco, CVS, Walgreens and Walmart.
  3. Use online photo printing services such as Snapfish and Shutterfly.