Passport & ID photos
Your passport photo, from your phone
A guided camera and a free check against the official US rules, cropped to 2×2 inches. Digital file for online renewal + a 4×6 print sheet for $8.99. Rejected? A free new photo or your money back.
This tool never changes your face or your photo. No AI, no retouching, no filters, no background swap. We only crop, straighten and check it.
Check my photo · $8.99The check is free. No account, no subscription. You only pay for the final files.
Before you take it
- 1Ask someone to take itFrom about 4 feet (1.2 m) away, phone at your eye height. Selfies at arm's length distort the face.
- 2Plain white or off-white wallA white door or a flat white sheet works too. Stand about 2 feet in front of it so no shadow falls behind you.
- 3Even, soft lightFace a window or bright room light. No shadows on your face, no glare.
- 4Glasses off, nothing on your headNo glasses, hats or headphones. Keep hair away from your eyes.
- 5Neutral face, eyes openMouth closed, both eyes open, look straight at the camera.
- 6Head and shoulders in the photoLeave space above your head. Taken within the last 6 months, everyday clothes (no uniform).
2. Take or choose the photo
The camera shows where your head goes and tells your helper what to adjust. Or . The check is free; your photo stays private and is deleted within 7 days.
What you get for $8.99
- A digital JPEG for online passport renewal and the DS-160: square, 600–1200 px, under 240 kB.
- A 4×6 print sheet at 300 dpi with two 2×2 inch photos and cut marks.
- Both by email right after paying, plus a download page with what we measured.
- A free new photo for 90 days if it's rejected or you want a better one.
- A drugstore passport photo usually costs $15 to $18 and a trip out.
How it compares
| Feature | Proud Look | Drugstore | Other photo apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | about $17 | about $10–17 |
| Where | At home, about 2 minutes | In the store | At home |
| Digital file for online renewal | Included | Often extra | Included |
| 4×6 print sheet | Included | 2 prints | Usually |
| Changes your photo | Never: not your face, not the background | No | Most replace the background with AI |
| If it's rejected | Free new photo (90 days) or full refund | Depends on the store | Varies |
Drugstore = CVS or Walgreens passport photo service. Prices as listed by stores and photo apps in October 2026; they change, so check before you buy.
If it's rejected: a free new photo or your money back
Your download page has a “Make a free new photo” button that works for 90 days after your order, as many times as you reasonably need. Or ask for your money back:
If the US Department of State, a US embassy or consulate, or USCIS rejects your photo or asks for a new one, email support@proudlook.com (or reply to your order email) within 90 days of your order with the notice. A screenshot or photo of the letter is enough. We refund the full $8.99 to your card within 2 business days.
If we can't make your files because of a problem on our side, we refund you without you asking.
Proud Look isn't affiliated with the US Department of State or USCIS. You're responsible for making sure your photo meets the official requirements, and a government officer makes the final decision. Official rules: travel.state.gov.
Questions
Do you edit or retouch my photo?
No, never. We only crop it to the 2×2 inch size, straighten it a few degrees if the camera was tilted, and save it as a JPEG. No AI, no retouching, no filters, no skin smoothing, no background replacement and no brightness or color changes. The State Department asks for the original, unedited photo and can reject edited ones.
Is this the same as your AI headshots?
No. Our AI headshots create new portraits and must never be used on a passport. This tool is separate: it uses your real photo exactly as taken.
What if my photo is rejected?
You choose: make a new photo free from your download page (up to 90 days after your order), or reply to your order email with the rejection notice within 90 days and we refund you in full. We can't promise acceptance: a government officer makes the final decision. Refund policy
Can I use it to renew my passport online?
Yes. The digital file is a square JPEG between 600×600 and 1200×1200 pixels and under 240 kB, sized to the official head and eye position. It also works for the DS-160 visa form.
How do I print the photos?
Order a regular 4×6 print of the print sheet at Walgreens, CVS, Walmart or any photo printer (usually under $0.50). Print at actual size with no cropping, then cut along the marks: you get two 2×2 inch photos.
My wall isn't white. Can you change the background?
No: replacing the background is an edit, and edited photos can be rejected. Stand in front of a plain white or off-white wall or door. A white sheet hung flat also works.
Other apps whiten the background. Why don't you?
Because the State Department asks for the original, unedited photo, and replacing the background with AI is an edit. Most photo apps do it anyway. We'd rather tell you how to get a plain wall at home (a white door, wall or a flat white sheet) and check it for you.
Does it work for a baby's passport photo?
Yes. Tick “It's for a baby under 1”. Lay the baby on a plain white sheet and take the photo from straight above, with no hands, toys or pacifier showing. For babies the State Department accepts eyes that aren't fully open.
Isn't there a free State Department photo tool?
Yes, and it's fine if you're sure your photo meets every rule: it crops to 600×600 pixels. It doesn't check the photo, guide the camera or make a print sheet, and there's no refund if it's rejected.
What happens to my photo?
It's private. The photo you upload is deleted within 24 hours (as soon as your files are made), and the finished files 7 days after your order. We never use it for AI training.