# FotoPassport — Biometric Passport & Visa Photo Maker

> Free, 100% client-side privacy-first biometric passport and visa photo maker. Formats portrait photos strictly against verified official government specifications (US DS-160, Schengen, UK, Canada, France ANTS, Germany Passbild, India OCI, China, Saudi eVisa, Australia, Japan, etc.) with automated JPEG compression and 4×6" (10×15 cm) printable sheet layout.

## Core Capabilities
- 100% Client-Side Privacy: All cropping, biometric framing, and JPEG compression calculations occur strictly in the user browser using HTML5 Canvas. Zero photos are uploaded to any server.
- Biometric Head Ratio Guide: Interactive visual guides aligned to ICAO 9303 and national standards (50–69% for US/India, 70–80% for Schengen/UK/Europe).
- Exact File Size & KB Targeting: Automatically meets strict embassy upload ceilings (e.g. US DS-160 ≤ 240 KB, China Visa 40–120 KB, Saudi eVisa 10–100 KB).
- Printable 4×6" (10×15 cm) Sheet Generation: Generates print-ready sheets with alignment grids and cut lines for retail kiosks (CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, DM, Rossmann, Photomaton).
- Multi-Language Support: Available in 6 languages: English, French (/fr/), Spanish (/es/), German (/de/), Arabic (/ar/), and Simplified Chinese (/zh/).

## Verified Document Formats
- [United States — US Visa Photo (DS-160 & DV Lottery)](https://www.fotopassport.com/us-visa-photo-ds-160/): 600×600 px (51×51 mm), 300 DPI, JPEG (max 240 KB), Plain white or off-white background with no shadows or texture. Source: U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs.
- [United States — US Passport (2×2 inch / 600×600 px)](https://www.fotopassport.com/us-passport-photo/): 600×600 px (51×51 mm), 300 DPI, JPEG (max 240 KB), Plain white or off-white background. Source: U.S. Department of State - Passport Services.
- [United Kingdom — UK Passport Photo (Digital 600×750 px)](https://www.fotopassport.com/uk-passport-photo-digital/): 600×750 px (35×45 mm), 300 DPI, JPEG (max 10240 KB), Light grey or cream plain background with no patterns or shadows. Source: HM Passport Office / Home Office (GOV.UK).
- [United Kingdom — UK Passport Photo (Printed 35×45 mm)](https://www.fotopassport.com/uk-passport-photo-printed/): 413×531 px (35×45 mm), 300 DPI, JPEG (max 5000 KB), Plain light-grey or plain cream background. Source: HM Passport Office (GOV.UK).
- [European Union — Schengen Visa Photo (35×45 mm)](https://www.fotopassport.com/schengen-visa-photo/): 413×531 px (35×45 mm), 300 DPI, JPEG (max 2048 KB), Light grey or plain neutral light background. Source: European Commission - Migration and Home Affairs (ICAO Doc 9303).
- [Canada — Canada Passport (50×70 mm)](https://www.fotopassport.com/canada-passport-photo/): 591×827 px (50×70 mm), 300 DPI, JPEG (max 5000 KB), Plain white or light-coloured background. Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- [Canada — Canada Visa & eTA (Digital 420×540 px)](https://www.fotopassport.com/canada-visa-photo-online/): 420×540 px (35×45 mm), 300 DPI, JPEG (max 4096 KB), Plain white or light-coloured background. Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- [India — India Visa, OCI & Passport (e-Visa)](https://www.fotopassport.com/india-visa-oci-photo/): 500×500 px (51×51 mm), 300 DPI, JPEG (max 1024 KB), Plain white or light background without borders. Source: Ministry of Home Affairs / Bureau of Immigration.
- [Germany — Germany Passbild (35×45 mm)](https://www.fotopassport.com/germany-passbild-biometrisch/): 413×531 px (35×45 mm), 300 DPI, JPEG (max 3000 KB), Hellgrauer oder einfarbig heller Hintergrund. Source: BMI / Bundesdruckerei.
- [France — France Passeport & CNI (35×45 mm)](https://www.fotopassport.com/france-photo-passeport-identite/): 413×531 px (35×45 mm), 300 DPI, JPEG (max 3000 KB), Fond uni gris clair ou bleu clair. Blanc interdit. Source: Ministère de l’Intérieur / ANTS.
- [China — China Visa Photo (33×48 mm / 40-120 KB)](https://www.fotopassport.com/china-visa-photo/): 390×567 px (33×48 mm), 300 DPI, JPEG (max 120 KB), Pure white background with no borders or shadows. Source: MFA of PRC / Chinese Visa Application Service Center.
- [Saudi Arabia — Saudi eVisa & Umrah (200×200 px / Max 100 KB)](https://www.fotopassport.com/saudi-arabia-evisa-photo/): 200×200 px (51×51 mm), 300 DPI, JPEG (max 100 KB), Pure white background. Source: MOFA Saudi Arabia / Saudi Tourism Authority.
- [Australia — Australia Passport (35×45 mm)](https://www.fotopassport.com/australia-passport-photo/): 413×531 px (35×45 mm), 300 DPI, JPEG (max 4096 KB), Plain white or light grey background. Source: Australian Passport Office (DFAT).
- [Japan — Japan Passport & Visa (35×45 mm)](https://www.fotopassport.com/japan-passport-visa-photo/): 413×531 px (35×45 mm), 300 DPI, JPEG (max 3000 KB), Plain white or solid light background. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA).
- [Custom — Custom Universal Dimensions (600×600 px)](https://www.fotopassport.com/custom-passport-photo-dimensions/): 600×600 px (50×50 mm), 300 DPI, JPEG (JPEG), Custom or neutral light background. Source: User Defined / Custom Requirements.

## Documentation & Extended Data
- Full technical specification tables and biometric ratio standards: [llms-full.txt](https://www.fotopassport.com/llms-full.txt)
- Complete directory of requirements: [All Document Formats](https://www.fotopassport.com/documents/)
- Official Website: [FotoPassport](https://www.fotopassport.com/)