Philippines Passport Photo: check yours against the official spec

For the current Philippine ePassport you do not bring a photo: the DFA captures it digitally at your appointment, both in the Philippines and at consulates abroad. What you can prepare is your appearance, because the capture-day dress code is enforced: decent attire with a collared shirt recommended, no eyeglasses or coloured contact lenses, both ears and both eyebrows visible. Some related consular documents still require printed photos on a plain white background taken within 6 months; use this tool for those prints and to pre-check your look before the appointment.

Upload a photo

Click anywhere here, or drag and drop your photo. Use a clear, front-facing photo against a plain white wall in even light. We measure and crop it. We never edit the pixels you submit.

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21 documents checked against official specifications

Philippines passport photo requirements

Photo size	1 3/8 × 1 3/4 inches (35 × 45 mm)
Head height (chin to top of hair)	1 1/4 to 1 3/8 in (32 to 36 mm)
Eye height from bottom	3/4 to 1 1/8 in (19 to 30 mm)
Background	plain white
Digital file	JPEG, at least 750 × 750 px

Common reasons a Philippines passport photo is rejected

Eyeglasses or coloured contact lenses worn at photo capture. They must come off; clear contact lenses are allowed.
Bangs covering the eyebrows, or ears not visible.
A sleeveless, spaghetti-strap, plunging, or see-through top. The DFA dress code requires decent attire for the captured photo.
For documents that still need prints: the background is not plain white, or the photo is older than 6 months.

“Photos must not be changed using computer software, phone apps or filters, or artificial intelligence.”
U.S. Department of State, passport photo requirements

Photo rejections are common, and you pay twice

A rejected photo means a delayed application and paying again for a retake. It's one of the most common problems people hit when applying, and it's exactly what this tool is built to catch before you submit:

We measure your photo against the official spec, never AI-edit it (itself a rejection reason as of 2026), and back it accepted-or-your-money-back.

What your result screen shows

Every photo is measured against these checks, the same list you see after uploading:

Head size
Eye position
Framing room
Resolution
Background colour
Plain background
Even lighting
Pose & expression

When every required check passes, the verdict reads “Passed” and you can download the exact photo you uploaded, cropped to spec, never edited. If a check fails, you get the reason and how to retake, and you pay nothing.

What real users said

“Photo accepted at the post office on the first try, which honestly surprised me. The instant spec check feels like it should be the default everywhere.”
Derya
“The webcam check instantly flagged my background was too cluttered even though I thought it looked fine, which was a nice surprise. Glad I didn't waste money printing a bad photo.”
Irmak
“Took a quick selfie with my webcam and it actually flagged the right issues with my framing. Kind of cool that they don't just slap a filter on it.”
Zafer
“love the pay-only-if-it-passes model, such a smart way to build trust before asking anyone to hand over money. the no AI editing promise is a really thoughtful touch too.”
Azra

From our Product Hunt launch, quoted verbatim. We never invent testimonials.

What a passport photo really costs

The photo is the cheap part. The expensive part is a rejection: redo fees, another queue, and a delayed application or trip. Here is the honest comparison:

Pharmacy or retail (CVS, Walgreens)$16 to $17 per attempt	No compliance guarantee. A rejection means paying and queueing again.
USPS photo serviceabout $15	Same deal: rejected means a second visit and a second fee.
Cheap online photo editors$1 to $3	Most replace your background with software. Edited photos are a documented rejection reason for the US, UK and Canada since 2026, and refunds usually cover technical failures only.
Compliant Passport PhotoFree check. $9 only if it passes	We measure and crop your original, never edit it. Accepted or your money back.

Retail prices are typical 2026 US prices and vary by location. Our guarantee: accepted or your money back.

Built by a real person

Nic built this after his own passport photo was rejected over a sizing issue he could not even see. The tool measures your photo against the official spec and never edits it, because since 2026 the US, UK and Canada reject AI-altered photos.

Read the launch story

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to bring a photo for a Philippine passport?

No. For the current ePassport, your photo is taken digitally at the appointment by DFA staff, in Manila and at consulates abroad. Official consulate pages state it plainly: do not bring your own photos.

Is the royal blue background still required for Philippine passports?

No. The royal blue background belongs to the old machine readable passport era and is obsolete. Where a print is still needed today, the background is plain white.

What should I wear for my Philippine passport appointment?

Decent attire, with a collared shirt recommended. Plunging necklines, sleeveless tops, spaghetti straps and see-through fabric are not acceptable. Avoid large earrings, piercings, and excessive makeup. A scarf or veil is allowed only for religious or health reasons.

When do I still need printed photos for Philippine documents?

Some related documents still require prints, for example the DFA Travel Document at certain consulates asks for four identical coloured 2 x 2 inch prints with a plain white background, taken within 6 months. Check your specific document's checklist.

How does this tool help if the DFA takes the photo?

Use it to pre-check your look against the capture-day rules (ears and eyebrows visible, glasses off, compliant attire) so you are not turned away at the appointment, and to produce compliant prints for the document types that still need them.