Guides

Everything we know about taking compliant ID photos, written down.

• US Visa Photo Requirements: The Complete Guide
  The official checklist, why photos really get rejected, and how to pass on the first try.
• How to Take a Passport Photo at Home
  Lighting (the 80% factor), background, camera height — with any smartphone.
• China ID Photo Standards, Explained
  1-inch and 2-inch sizes, white/blue/red background uses, digital specs.

Looking for a specific country's format? See the full size chart.