How to Make a Perfect 2x2 Passport Photo at Home

Need a 2x2 passport photo fast and cheap? You don’t have to hunt down a studio. With a few simple steps you can snap, edit, and print a government‑approved photo right from your phone. This guide walks you through lighting, background, cropping, and where to get the best price in India.

How to Shoot a Perfect 2x2 Photo with Your Phone

First, pick a plain white wall. Tape a sheet of matte paper on the floor to mark the shoulders – the head should fill about 70‑80% of the frame. Use natural daylight or a soft lamp; avoid harsh shadows or colored lights. Set your phone to the highest resolution, turn off any beauty filters, and place the camera at eye level. Stand straight, look directly at the lens, keep a neutral expression, and keep both ears visible.

After you snap a few shots, pick the clearest one. Open a free editing app (like Snapseed or Photoshop Express) and crop to a square. Most passport guidelines require the face to be 25‑35mm from chin to crown, which translates to about 70‑80% of the 2‑inch square. Use the app’s ruler or grid to align the eyes at the correct height – typically 1.4 inches from the bottom edge.

Save the file as a high‑quality JPEG and make sure the dimensions are 600 × 600 pixels (300 dpi) – that’s the standard size for Indian passport photos. If you’re unsure, the “Convert a Normal Image to Passport Size Easily” article shows a one‑click online tool that does the resizing for you.

Saving Money: Where to Get Cheap 2x2 Prints

Now you have a digital file, it’s time to print. In most Indian cities a passport‑size print costs between ₹30‑₹60 at local photo shops. For even lower rates, try big‑box retailers like Reliance Digital or online services that let you upload the file and ship the prints for about ₹20 per photo.

Another tip: use a regular inkjet printer at home. Load glossy photo paper, set the print quality to “high,” and print a batch of 10‑12 copies for under ₹150. Just double‑check the print size with a ruler before you submit the photo to the passport office.

Finally, keep the digital copy safe. You’ll need it for visa applications, driver’s licenses, or any other ID that asks for a 2x2 photo. Storing it in Google Drive or Dropbox means you can pull it up instantly whenever you need a fresh print.

Follow these steps and you’ll never waste time or money on a passport photo again. Quick, cheap, and completely under your control – exactly how a modern passport photo should be.