Get Your Best Passport Photo with an iPhone

Can I take a passport photo with an iPhone?

Yes, you can use your iP

The rear cameras on all iPhones from iPhone 3G (released in 2008) onward are capable of taking passport photos. All the models from iPhone 6s (released back in 2015) upwards have front-facing cameras that are good enough for snapping a passport photo as well.

So, you're good to go as long as your camera is operational.

What you must remember, though, is that your DIY iPhone passport photo meets all the official US State Department requirements.

How to take a passport photo with an iPhone and photo editing tools

Follow the steps below to get a passport photo using an iPhone.

1. Choose a well-lit area with a plain white background to take the photo. A plain wall, curtain, or sheet will do the job.
2. Affix your iPhone to a tripod or put it on a stable surface and set a self-timer. You can also ask someone to hold it for you.
3. To take a passport photo on your own, open the camera app on your iPhone and switch to the front-facing camera. Make sure that the camera is at eye level and that you’re holding the phone about 1.3 feet away from your face.
4. Adjust the exposure and focus to ensure the camera settings are optimized for passport photos.
5. Ensure that your face is centered and that it takes up most of the frame, as well as your head and shoulders are visible.
6. Look directly at the camera with a neutral expression, keeping your mouth closed, your eyes open, and avoiding frowning.
7. Take the photo by tapping the shutter button or using the volume buttons on the side of your iPhone. We recommend you take multiple images to ensure that you have at least one that you like and meets the requirements.
8. Review the pictures and choose the best one. Your photograph can’t have shadows or glare, as well as your face must be 100% visible.
9. Crop the picture to the right dimensions using apps such as ePassportPhoto on your iPhone or Photoshop, Gimp, or Lightroom on your computer.
10. Save the photo in JPEG format, in size between 54 KB and 10 MB to apply for a passport online or print it on high-quality photo paper at the nearest store or with an inkjet printer if you

Here’s how to take a passport photo on your iPhone using our app

You can dramatically reduce the number of steps necessary to take a 2x2 passport photo on an iPhone with our app. Plus, you’ll get your photo verified by an expert to make sure it's 100% compliant with all the regulations. 

Here’s how to take a passport photo using our app on an iPhone:

1. Get the app from the App Store.
2. Snap a photo or upload one you’d like to use from your iPhone’s gallery.
3. Wait about 1 minute for the photo to be fine-tuned by AI and double-checked by an expert photographer.
4. Download your fully compliant digital passport photo.
5. You can choose your passport pictures delivered to your doorstep if you prefer.

Enjoy the peace of mind knowing that the passport agency will accept your picture, and your application won’t get rejected before you travel. This intuitive passport photo app is the best way to take a passport photo on an iPhone.

Download the passport photo maker at the App Store and create passport photos anywhere, anytime.hone to take a passport photo.