Click to upload or drag & drop a passport-style photo
Works best when your original background is plain and evenly litHow the background swap works
This detects your original background colour from the photo's corners and replaces similar-coloured pixels with red — it works best when your original photo was taken against a plain, evenly lit backdrop (white or light grey works well). A busy or shadowed background won't separate cleanly; if the edges look rough, try the sensitivity slider or retake the photo against a plainer background first.
How to use Red Background Passport Photo
- Upload your photo, then set the target size, ratio, or preset this page asks for.
- The tool centres and crops (or resizes) your photo automatically to match.
- Review the result in the preview panel — adjust the settings again if it needs a tweak.
- Download the finished file once it looks right.
Tips for best results
- Use a photo where your subject is roughly centred — automatic cropping trims evenly from the edges, so an off-centre subject can get cut.
- For anything going to print, 300 DPI is the safest default unless your form says otherwise.
- If a form specifies both a physical size and a file-size limit, resize first, then compress the result to hit both requirements.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Can I undo a resize after downloading?
Downloading doesn't change your original file — keep it if you want to try a different size later.
Does this work with PNG and WEBP files too, not just JPG?
Yes — you can upload any common image format; the result downloads as a JPG unless the tool says otherwise.
Which applications need a red background specifically?
Certain countries' visa photo requirements specify a red backdrop; check your destination country's current photo guidelines to confirm this is what you need.
What if the swap looks rough around my hair or shoulders?
Try adjusting the sensitivity slider, or retake the source photo against a plainer, more evenly lit background for a cleaner result.
Does this also crop to passport size?
Yes — this tool combines the standard 3.5cm × 4.5cm crop with the background swap in one step.