Updated 2026-11-12
How to change a photo background to white for passport?
Start with a front-facing photo taken in even light. This page opens on white, which is what many passport and visa forms ask for. When the cutout is ready, look at the hairline and both ears. The background should be one flat colour with no scenery and no shadow.
Remove Bcg does not print an official passport photo and it does not check the rules for you. Countries differ on head size, glasses, smile, and the exact background colour. Use the result only if it matches the instructions you were given.
White, ID red, and ID blue
White is selected first. ID photo red is #D9001B and ID photo blue is #438EDB. Those named swatches are in the colour row, with a tooltip on each. Some regional ID photos use red or blue instead of white. Pick the one your form names. Do not guess if the form is specific.
Leave soft shadow and reflection off. A document photo should not look like a studio poster. Crop empty space only if you still have forehead and chin in the frame. Do not crop into the hair.
File type and a plain finish
Many upload forms want JPG under a size limit. Choose JPG, then set a target in kilobytes if the form mentions one. If no limit is given, PNG is a clean master and you can export JPG from it later by downloading again.
Take the picture against any tidy wall if you can. A busy market behind the head still works, but a plain wall gives a calmer edge. Glasses are a separate rule from the background. Check that with the authority, not with this page.
How to do it
- Use a front-facing portrait. Even light, both eyes visible, no heavy filter.
- Pick the required colour. White is ready. Switch to ID photo red or ID photo blue if the form says so.
- Download and check the rules. Save JPG or PNG, then compare the file with the official size guide.