Backgrounds for passport and id photos

10 designs picked for this job, 5 free.

Passport and visa photos are checked against strict rules: a plain, light, evenly lit background with no shadows, no pattern and no texture. The plain white and light-grey shades here are the ones built for that — anything decorative will be rejected, however good it looks.

Styles that suit a passport photo

Frequently asked questions

Which background is best for passport and id photos?
Any of the 10 designs on this page: each one is tagged for this job in the library. The minimal designs are the most-used of them. If you already know the palette you need, jump to a colour instead and pick from there.
How do I put my photo on one of these backgrounds?
Click a design to open its page, then hit "Put your photo on this background". Your photo uploads, the AI cuts out the subject, and it lands on the background you picked — no manual masking.
Are these backgrounds free?
5 of the 10 designs here are free to use with no account. The rest are part of the Premium library.

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