Photo Maker FAQ

The core cropping, sizing and download tools are currently free with no account required. External printing services may charge for paper copies. Clicking ads is not required.

Check the application method first: some processes require an original digital upload or a commercial photographer. Where this editing workflow is permitted, select a sharp, recent portrait, choose the print dimensions, adjust the crop and inspect the downloaded result.

Use the dimensions for your exact document and application method. Presets primarily calculate print dimensions. Printed and online applications may differ, and generic sizes do not imply an official document. Read the preset’s application note and original sources before preparing a file.

Start with a clear, evenly lit image against a plain background. Follow the authority’s rules for expression, glasses, clothing and head coverings. Avoid filters. Resizing cannot restore detail to a blurry or compressed image.

No. The tool does not verify identity, detect every problem or certify compliance. The receiving organization decides whether your photo is acceptable.

No. The control fills the canvas visible around a photo or through transparent areas. It does not cut a person out of an opaque image. Take the original against the required background and check editing restrictions.

Do not assume it is allowed. Generated portraits are for creative use. U.S. passport guidance, for example, prohibits digital alterations and AI editing. Use a real photograph and follow your issuing authority’s rules.

The core editor processes the selected image locally. Optional AI features send text and settings through our server to Google. Advertising and hosting involve third-party processing. See the Privacy Policy for details.

Pixels describe a digital image; millimeters and inches describe printed size. At 300 dots per inch, a 2-inch side corresponds to 600 pixels. The editor calculates pixels for that print density. Printer settings still control final physical size.

Choose 4×6-inch paper and actual-size or 100% scaling. Disable fit-to-page and automatic cropping. A4 and Letter are different sizes. Measure the result before cutting and follow the authority’s paper requirements.

Use a current mobile browser to choose a photo, adjust it and download. Camera and saving behavior depend on device permissions. If a large image fails, try a smaller copy with enough detail for your required output.

Try JPEG or PNG. HEIC conversion may depend on the file and available memory; if it fails, export a JPEG from your device first. Renaming a file extension does not convert its format. Keep the original.

Use the header Share or Install buttons. Sharing uses the device menu where supported, with a copy-link alternative. Installation depends on your browser and operating system. Installing does not guarantee offline access.

They require a configured online service and can fail because of network problems, service limits or server settings. The local editor remains available without AI. Do not send sensitive information in prompts.

Use the Contact page. Include the page, browser and device. For a photo rule correction, include an official source link. You do not need to send a personal portrait or identity document.