Photo editor
Step 1: click on the photo background to pick its colour. Step 2: click Remove background.
No user data storage
Privacy-first editor for passport, visa, and ID photos
South African Smart ID Card Photo
Make a print-ready 35×45 mm South African Smart ID photo in your browser. Free, private, instant.
1) Select country, document type and size
2) Select print sheet format
Auto placement0
Current gap3 mm
Photo preview
Drag image inside frame. Mouse wheel changes zoom.
Print sheet preview
3) Export
About the service
PassportPhotoCreator is a free online tool that helps you create passport and ID photos in the correct format within seconds. The entire process runs directly in your browser, so your images are never uploaded to any server.
We value your privacy — there is no registration, no personal data collection, and no tracking of your uploaded photos. Everything happens locally on your device.
Key benefits:
- 100% browser-based photo processing
- No uploads to servers — your images stay private
- No registration or personal data required
- Completely free to use
- Instant generation of print-ready photo sheets
PassportPhotoCreator is designed to make creating passport, visa, and ID photos fast, simple, and secure — without compromising your privacy.
Requirements
- Photo must be 35 mm wide and 45 mm tall.
- Plain white background, no patterns or shadows.
- Face centred and clearly visible.
- Both eyes open, looking directly at the camera.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed.
- No glasses.
- Photo taken within the last 6 months.
- Printed on matte photo paper.
Photo Size
35 × 45 mm, 300 DPI, plain white background.
How to use
- Upload a clear front-facing portrait photo.
- Select South Africa → Smart ID to load the 35×45 mm preset.
- Centre your face so it fills 70–80% of the photo height.
- Use background removal to achieve a clean white background.
- Download and print, then present at your Department of Home Affairs office.
FAQ
What size photo is needed for a South African Smart ID card?
The South African Smart ID card requires a 35×45 mm photo with a plain white background, as required by the Department of Home Affairs.
Where do I apply for a South African Smart ID card?
Apply at any Department of Home Affairs office. The Smart ID card replaces the old green book ID document for South African citizens.
Is my photo uploaded to any server?
No. All editing is done locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server.
Is the tool free?
Yes, entirely free. No account or payment needed.