Passport photo with a white background

By Alex, editor · Updated October 25, 2026 · Published by Ecomparadise, LLC

Free and private: the background is removed in your browser, so your image is never uploaded. No watermark.

Choose images, drag them here, or paste (Ctrl+V / Cmd+V)
JPG, PNG, WEBP. Up to 30 at once. Stays on your device.

Choose an image to start. Nothing is uploaded.

How to do it

Choose your photo, keep "Photo (AI)" mode and choose "White" as the background. Then crop it to the exact size your country requires in your photo app or at a print shop.

Tip: Check your passport authority's rules before you submit. Many require a plain white or off-white background, no shadows, a neutral expression and a recent photo, and some do not accept edited photos. This tool only changes the background.

How it works

  1. Choose, drop or paste one or more images.
  2. Pick a mode. "Photo (AI)" runs a segmentation model on your device; the first run downloads it once (about 44 MB). "Signature, logo or stamp" removes a plain background colour instantly, with no download.
  3. Choose transparent, white or any colour, and the size. You can change these afterwards without re-running.
  4. Download PNG (transparent) or JPG (solid background).

Which mode should I use?

Your imageBest modeWhy
Person, pet, product photoPhoto (AI)Separates a subject from a complex background
Signature or handwriting on paperSignature, logo or stampKeeps thin pen strokes that AI models can miss
Logo or clipart on a solid colourSignature, logo or stampExact colour removal, sharp edges
Line art, manga, black-and-white drawingsSignature, logo or stampKeeps every line
Object on a busy or patterned backgroundPhoto (AI)Colour removal needs a plain background

Honest limits

Your images stay private

Most free background removers upload your photo to a server. CutRuler runs the model in your browser, so your images never leave your device. That matters for signatures, ID photos and unreleased products.

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Frequently asked questions

Will an edited background be accepted?

It depends on the country. The US State Department, for example, says photos must not be digitally altered other than for minor adjustments; changing the background may be rejected. Read your official guidance first.

Does it crop to 2x2 inches or 35x45 mm?

No. It replaces the background only. Crop to the official size separately.

Is CutRuler free?

Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no image limit, because processing runs on your device.

Are my images uploaded?

No. They are processed in your browser. Only the model files and code library are downloaded.

Why is the first AI run slower?

The model downloads once (about 44 MB) and is then cached by your browser.

The Rulers

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Made by the same small team. CutRuler, ScribeRuler, TextRuler and VoiceRuler run entirely in your browser, so your files stay on your device.