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 Passport Photo
Generate a print-ready 35×45 mm South African passport 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, shadows, or gradients.
- Face centred, eyes at about 2/3 of the photo height.
- Both eyes open, looking directly at the camera.
- Neutral expression, mouth closed.
- No glasses.
- Photo taken within the last 6 months.
- Matte photo paper, minimum 600 DPI printing resolution.
Photo Size
35 × 45 mm, 300 DPI, plain white background.
How to use
- Upload a clear front-facing portrait photo.
- Select South Africa → Passport to load the 35×45 mm preset.
- Centre your face so eyes fall at approximately 2/3 height.
- Use the background removal tool for a clean white result.
- Download the print sheet and submit at any Department of Home Affairs (DHA) office.
FAQ
What size is a South African passport photo?
A South African passport requires a 35×45 mm photo with a plain white background, as required by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).
Where do I apply for a South African passport?
Apply at any Department of Home Affairs office or through the online booking system at dha.gov.za.
Does my photo get uploaded to a server?
No. All processing is in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device.
Is this tool free?
Yes — completely free with no account needed.