Make a portrait photo in any size
Not every photo comes with official rules. A CV, a work badge, a gym or library card, a school form or a visitor pass usually just asks for a clear, recent portrait of a certain size. This tool lets you pick that size, frame your face and download the photo or print several copies on one sheet.
How to use it
Choose a size from the list, or pick “Your own size” and type the width and height in millimetres. Then choose the framing: a head close-up, like a passport photo, or head and shoulders, which suits a CV or a staff badge. Upload a photo or take one with your camera, and the studio finds your face and places it in the frame.
You can move and zoom the photo with the sliders or by dragging it, turn it if it was taken sideways, and swap the background for white, off-white, light grey, cream or light blue. Your photo stays on your device: nothing is uploaded.
Which size to choose
If the form or employer names a size, use exactly that size. If it only asks for “a passport-size photo”, 35×45 mm is the size most countries use, and 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) is the US size. A CV photo is often a little larger, such as 45×60 mm, so the face is easy to see on a printed page.
Badge and card photos vary a lot. When you are not sure, ask for the size or measure the space on the card, and use your own size. A photo that is slightly smaller than the space is easier to fit than one that is too big.
Close-up or head and shoulders
The close-up makes the head fill about three quarters of the photo height, as in a passport photo. It works for small badges and cards, where the face has to be recognisable at a glance.
Head and shoulders leaves more space around you: the head takes about half of the photo height, and your shoulders and the top of your clothes show. This looks more natural on a CV, an online profile printed on paper, or a staff page.
Take a photo that looks professional
Stand about a metre in front of a plain wall, facing a window so the light falls evenly on your face. Hold the camera at eye level, or ask someone to take the photo, so your face is not distorted. Look at the lens, keep your head straight and relax your shoulders.
For a CV, wear what you would wear to the job and keep the background plain. A natural smile is fine here, unlike in most passport photos. Avoid strong filters and heavy retouching: the photo should look like you on the day you meet someone.
Print it cheaply
Choose a paper size and download the print sheet. It holds several copies of your photo with cut marks. Order it at a photo kiosk as an ordinary 4×6-inch (10×15 cm) print, then cut along the marks. You can also download a single photo to attach to an online form or an email.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this photo for a passport or visa?
Use the page for your document instead: it has the official size and the checks for that document. This page is for photos where no authority sets the rules, such as a CV or a work badge.
What size is a CV photo?
There is no single standard. If the employer names a size, use it; otherwise 45×60 mm or 35×45 mm with head-and-shoulders framing works well on a printed CV.
Can I smile in the photo?
Yes. Outside passport and ID photos, a natural smile is usually welcome, especially on a CV.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The face detection, cropping and background change all run in your browser, and the photo never leaves your device.
How do I print several copies?
Download the print sheet, order it as a standard 4×6-inch photo print at a kiosk, and cut along the printed marks.