Philippines passport & visa photo maker
Choose the Philippines document you need below. We size your head to the official rules, fix the background and give you a digital file and a print sheet. Free, no sign-up, and your photo never leaves your device.
1Choose country and photo size
2Add your photo
Or drop a photo here. Face the camera in front of a plain light wall, no glasses.
3Adjust
Replaces the background and cleans the edges around your hair. Hold Compare on the photo to see the difference.
4Check
- Checks appear after you add a photo.
5Download
Digital photo
For online applications.
Print sheet
Print at 100% scale. A 4×6 in sheet prints at any photo kiosk or pharmacy.
Philippines photo sizes
| Document | Size | Head (chin to crown) | Background | Digital |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x2 ID picture (Philippines) | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) | 25.4–35 mm | White | – |
| 1x1 ID photo | 1 × 1 in (25 × 25 mm) | 15–19 mm | White | – |
| Philippines visa photo | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) | 25.4–35 mm | White | – |
| Philippine passport photo | 35 × 45 mm | 32–36 mm | White | – |
2x2 ID picture (Philippines)
The common 2 × 2 inch ID picture for PSA, NBI, PRC and school forms. Some forms want a name tag; check yours.
- Size: 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm).
- Head from chin to crown: 25.4–35 mm.
- Background: white, plain, no shadows or patterns.
- 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm), head 25–35 mm.
- Plain white background.
- Some agencies (for example PRC) ask for a name tag under the photo.
Common size, reviewed October 2026. Check the form or office that asked for the photo.
1x1 ID photo
A 1 × 1 inch (25 × 25 mm) ID picture for school, office and government forms. White background is the usual default.
- Size: 1 × 1 in (25 × 25 mm).
- Head from chin to crown: 15–19 mm.
- Background: white, plain, no shadows or patterns.
- 1 × 1 in (25.4 × 25.4 mm).
- Plain white background unless your form says otherwise.
- Head and top of the shoulders visible.
Common size, reviewed October 2026. Check the form or office that asked for the photo.
Philippines visa photo
Embassies usually ask for 2 × 2 in photos with a plain white or off-white background.
- Size: 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm).
- Head from chin to crown: 25.4–35 mm.
- Background: white, plain, no shadows or patterns.
- 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm), head 25–35 mm.
- Plain white or off-white background.
- Two identical colour photos.
Checked in October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with Department of Foreign Affairs before you apply.
Philippine passport photo
Office photo: The DFA takes your passport photo at your appointment, so you don’t need to bring one. Use this size for other forms that ask for a 35 × 45 mm photo.
- Size: 35 × 45 mm.
- Head from chin to crown: 32–36 mm.
- Background: white, plain, no shadows or patterns.
- Photo captured live at the DFA consular office.
- Printed 35 × 45 mm photos are only needed for some forms (for example a lost passport affidavit).
- Plain white background.
Checked in October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with DFA Office of Consular Affairs before you apply.
How to take a photo that gets accepted
- Stand about 1 m (3–4 ft) in front of a plain white or light wall, facing a window for soft, even light.
- Ask someone to take the photo at eye level from about 1.2 m (4 ft), or use a timer. Keep your shoulders in the frame.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open.
- Remove glasses, hats and headphones. Religious head coverings are usually allowed if your whole face is visible.
- Upload the photo, check the green head guides and the checklist, then download or print.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a Philippine passport photo?
35 × 45 mm, with the head 32–36 mm from chin to crown and a white background. The DFA takes your passport photo at your appointment, so you don’t need to bring one. Use this size for other forms that ask for a 35 × 45 mm photo.
What size is a Philippines visa photo?
2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) with a white background.
Can I take the photo at home?
For Philippine passport photo: no, the photo is taken at the office or by a certified photographer. For the other documents on this page you can take it at home and size it here.
Where can I print it?
Download the 4×6 in (10×15 cm) sheet and print it as a normal photo at a pharmacy, supermarket or photo kiosk, or at home on photo paper at 100% scale.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Face detection, cropping and background removal run inside your browser. Your photo never leaves your device and we never see it.