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A side-by-side comparison showing the result of a passport photo lighting tool. The left image is a dark, shadowy headshot of a woman, and the right image is a bright, perfectly lit, professional passport photo of the same woman.

AI Passport Photo Lighting Editor

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Available on iPhone & Android

How to Fix Your Passport Photo Lighting

  1. 1

    Upload your photo

    Start by uploading the headshot you want to use for your passport. Choose a clear photo taken with your phone or camera.

  2. 2

    Enter your prompt

    In the text box, describe the lighting corrections you need. For example, 'Fix the lighting, remove shadows from my face, and make the background white.'

  3. 3

    Generate photo

    Our AI will analyze your image and prompt to automatically adjust the lighting, remove shadows, and correct the background to meet compliance standards.

  4. 4

    Download photo

    Your edited, high-resolution passport photo is ready to be downloaded. You can now use it for your online application or print it out.

Avoid the stress of a rejected passport application due to improper lighting. Government agencies have strict rules about photo quality, requiring even, uniform light with no shadows on the face or background. Our AI tool is designed to analyze your photo and automatically correct common lighting issues. From harsh shadows caused by overhead lights to underexposed images taken at home, the tool adjusts your picture to create a clear, well-lit result that aligns with official biometric photo standards, increasing your chance of approval.

Meet Official Lighting Requirements Instantly

A perfectly lit passport photo of a man against a white background, demonstrating ideal lighting with no shadows on his face.
Shadows and glare are two of the most common reasons passport photos get rejected. Whether it's a shadow cast from your hair, an uneven patch under your chin, or reflections from glasses, our AI can intelligently fix it. The tool identifies and removes these imperfections without distorting your facial features. It smooths out lighting across your face and the background, ensuring a professional and compliant image. Simply upload your picture and describe the issue to get a clean, shadow-free photo ready for your application.

Remove Unwanted Shadows and Glare

A perfectly lit passport-style headshot of a person with a neutral expression, against a plain white background, demonstrating ideal lighting for official photos.
Skip the trip to a professional photo studio and the high costs involved. Our AI passport photo lighting tool empowers you to take a photo with your smartphone and perfect it from the comfort of your home. You no longer need a complicated lighting setup with multiple lamps or reflectors. The AI simulates a professional studio environment by balancing brightness and contrast, correcting color casts from indoor lighting, and ensuring your skin tones look natural. Get a high-quality, compliant passport photo in just a few clicks.

Get Professional Results from Home

A perfectly lit passport-style photo of a person against a clean white background, demonstrating ideal lighting with no shadows.
It's Fast: Correct lighting issues and remove shadows in just a few seconds. It's Compliant: Our AI is trained on official passport photo guidelines to help your photo meet strict requirements. It's Easy to Use: No photo editing skills needed. Just upload your image and type a simple prompt. AI-Powered: The tool intelligently identifies and fixes lighting problems like shadows, glare, and uneven exposure for a professional finish. Saves Money: Avoid the cost of professional photographers or photo booths by perfecting your photo at home.

Why use Pixelcut's AI Passport Photo Lighting tool?

A perfect passport photo headshot of a person with a neutral expression, showcasing flawless, even lighting against a stark white background.
Fix Uneven Indoor Lighting: Correct photos taken under household lamps that cast yellow tones and create harsh shadows. Remove Outdoor Shadows: Soften and eliminate dark shadows on the face caused by bright, direct sunlight. Eliminate Flash Glare: Reduce or remove the bright spots and red-eye effect caused by a direct camera flash. Standardize the Background: Even out the lighting on a wall behind you to create a uniform, plain white or off-white background as required. Correct Underexposure: Brighten photos that are too dark to clearly show your facial features.

Passport Photo Lighting Use Cases

A perfect example of a passport photo with ideal frontal lighting, showing a woman's clear headshot with no shadows on her face or the light gray background.

Frequently Asked Questions

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