How to Make Passport Photo at Home — Free (India, US, UK)

2026-04-06·5 min read·✓ Tested 2026-04-06

Save ₹100-300 (or $10-15) by making passport photos at home. All you need is a smartphone and FileCurve.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Take the photo: Stand against a white wall or white bedsheet. Use natural light (face a window). Phone at eye level, 1.5m away.
2. Remove background (optional): Use FileCurve's Background Remover if your wall isn't perfectly white
3. Create passport photo: Open Passport Photo Maker, select your country preset, upload your photo
4. Enable print sheet: Toggle "Print Sheet" ON to get 6 copies on one page
5. Print: Print on 4×6 glossy photo paper. Cut along the edges.

Yes, modern smartphones have excellent cameras. Use natural light, face the camera directly, and maintain a neutral expression.

White or light grey for most countries (India, USA, UK). Use FileCurve's background remover if your background isn't clean enough.

Use FileCurve's "Print Sheet" option to tile 6 photos on one page, then print on 4×6 glossy photo paper at any photo printer or pharmacy.