Studio-grade ID photo editing, without the complexity
A privacy-first, browser-based photo editor purpose-built for biometric ID and passport photos for digital use or printing.
No registration required.


- Licenses sold
- 10,000 +
- Photo standards supported
- 300 +
- In use since
- 2016
- Support by the builders (no chatbots employed)
- 100 %
Looking to edit your own ID-photo?
Passport Photo Software
Full power, zero installs
No clunky software installs and updates. No half-baked "web-wizard" tools. Passport Photo Lab gives you a pro-grade ID photo editor, right in your browser.

- Works on Windows, Android, and Apple devices.
- No setup headaches.
- Always the latest version.
- No updates to chase.
- Pixel-perfect results.
- Zero "my photo got rejected" complaints.
Local Editing & Privacy
We don't want your customers' faces. Really.
Fun fact (that's not fun): Most ID photo editors, even "desktop" ones, quietly upload images to their servers to apply edits. Passport Photo Lab sends the editing algorithms to your browser, not your images to our servers.
- Local, in-browser editing.
- Your data stays on your device unless you choose to share it.
- Bulletproof GDPR & privacy compliance.
- Privacy by design.
- No ads. No tracking.
- We don't set tracking pixels, unnecessary cookies, or sell your data.
Passport Photo Standards
You already know "no smiling" — we handle the rest
We track the ID photo specifications, so you don't have to. Passport Photo Lab remembers the requirements for a [insert country] visa photo, and links to the official rules when you want to double-check.
- 100+ countries and document types.
- Maintained and verified.
- Smart crop guides
- for perfect placement.
- Custom sizes and alignment guides.
- Define or modify any specification.
Background Tools
The fastest background swap you've ever done (no paper rolls harmed)
White, light blue, 18% gray, a slightly different gray... every ID authority wants something different. Instead of juggling backdrops, just click to swap your background.

* For best results, use an original background that’s near-solid and similar in color to your desired final background around the subject’s edges.
- One-click background replacement.
- ID spec specific backdrop colors instantly.
- Automatic masking.
- The subject stays 100% original for full compliance.
- Remove background shadows and imperfections.
- No backdrop lights necessary.
Export & Print
Don't let a discontinued printer hold your business hostage
Some ID photo tools only play nice with a narrow list of printers. Which is great… until it's not. Passport Photo Lab exports plain old digital files and print-ready layouts that work with any printer.



- Export crisp image files
- for digital submissions.
- Create print-ready JPGs and PDFs
- with metadata that ensures the photos print at the correct physical size.
- Works with any printer.
- No special drivers or brand lock-in.
- Layout builder for multi-photo sheets
- with custom graphics and text, and cut guides.
Pricing
Choose the right plan for you
Pay once to unlock everything for as long as you need. No accounts, no renewals. Go Pro when you're ready for the big leagues.
One-time
Incl. VAT. One-time payment.
Use the full power of Passport Photo Lab. No registration, no subscriptions, no photos leaving your device.
- One-time payment, no auto-renewal
- Unlimited edited photos during your license period
- Use on one device at a time
- Always up-to-date ID photo standards
- Fully GDPR-compliant by design
- Email support
Pro
Incl. VAT. Subscription. Cancel anytime.
For studios and power users who need cloud delivery, client archives, and country-specific integrations.
- Everything in the One-time license
- Integrations (optional add-ons):
- •German ePassfoto
- •French ePhoto
- •Dutch Pasfoto-Organisation
- •UK ePassport
- Encrypted cloud archive (optional add-on). Hosted in EU or US (your choice). Includes secure delivery to your customers.
- Multiple sessions and devices (extra seats add-on)
- Priority email support
Looking to edit your own ID-photo?
Why Passport Photo Lab vs. other tools?
- ID photo standard updates
- Always up-to-date
- Ease of use
- Fast & intuitive workflow
- Operating system / printer lock-in
- No hardware lock-in
- Pricing
- Fair, transparent pricing
- Privacy (GDPR)
- 100% private local editing
- Pro features
- Built for pros, easy enough for anyone
The story behind Passport Photo Lab
Hi, I'm Mikko, the founder and lead developer of Passport Photo Lab.

Passport Photo Lab began as part of a passport photo price comparison site I built, epassikuva.fi. I wanted to create a modern and easy-to-use editor specifically for cropping Finnish passport photos. The idea came from a very practical wish: as an engineer and photography hobbyist, I wanted to take my own passport photo. It didn't take long to realize that professionals were looking for a tool like this as well.
I believe that a good application should do one thing and do it well*. Passport Photo Lab has been developed with this principle in mind since 2016, and the work continues. The software has been used to edit at least tens of thousands of photos*, and over the years it has become a trusted tool for many professionals.
My earlier work, including projects such as a point-of-sale system and software used by large insurance companies, taught me that privacy is not an add-on but a starting point. That is why Passport Photo Lab was designed from day one so that photos are never sent away from the user's device for editing or for any other purpose. The algorithms needed for editing photos are delivered to the user's computer, not the other way around. Why don't all editors work this way? The downside for us is that the algorithms must function reliably on as many devices and browsers as possible, which is not always straightforward. In short, our approach is better for you and harder for us, and that is why not everyone chooses it.
I read every message that comes in, and I personally reply to most of them. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to get in touch. I usually respond within a day.
Global Coverage
Supported photo standards
We support 364 passport, visa, and other ID photo specifications for 110 countries out of the box. If we don't have the specification you need, no worries! You can easily edit the existing ones or create a new custom standard to fit your needs.