What You'll Need
- A smartphone or digital camera
- Good lighting (natural light is best — face a window)
- QuickRemove installed on your Windows PC
- A printer (or access to a print service) for the final prints
Step-by-Step Guide
1Take Your Photo
Stand in front of any clean background (it doesn't need to be white — QuickRemove will replace it). Face the camera directly, keep a neutral expression, and make sure your face is well-lit with no harsh shadows. Remove glasses if your country's requirements say so.
2Transfer to Your PC
Send the photo to your Windows PC — via USB cable, email, cloud storage, or however you normally transfer photos.
3Open in QuickRemove
Drag and drop the photo into QuickRemove. The AI will automatically remove the background.
4Open the Passport Photo Wizard
Access the Passport Photo Wizard from within QuickRemove. You'll see options for:
- Country selection — choose from US, UK, EU, China, Japan, and more (10+ presets)
- Automatic face detection — the wizard finds your face and positions it according to regulations
- Background color — automatically set to the required color for your selected country
- Dimensions — output sized to exact country specifications
5Review and Adjust
Preview the result. The wizard positions your face according to the selected country's requirements for head size, centering, and spacing.
6Export and Print
Export the print-ready layout. This generates a file with multiple passport photos arranged on a standard print size. Take it to any photo printer or print at home.
Country-Specific Requirements
Different countries have different passport photo requirements:
| Country | Size | Background |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 2" x 2" | White |
| United Kingdom | 35mm x 45mm | Light gray or cream |
| European Union | 35mm x 45mm | Light/white (varies) |
| China | 33mm x 48mm | White |
| Japan | 35mm x 45mm | White |
QuickRemove's presets handle these specifications automatically.
Privacy Considerations
Passport photos are highly sensitive identity documents. By processing them offline with QuickRemove, your passport photos never leave your computer. No uploads, no cloud storage, no third-party access. This is a significant advantage over online passport photo services.
Cost Savings
A single passport photo session at a pharmacy or studio costs $10-20. For a family of four, that's $40-80. With QuickRemove (even the free tier for basic use), you can create passport photos at home for the cost of printing — a few cents per set.