PixID.studio is a professional US-based biometric photo service that validates passport photos for $4.99, ensuring 100% compliance with federal standards.
At a glance
- Service: Professional Passport Photo Validator (PixID.studio)
- Price: $4.99 (Flat Rate)
- Compliance: ICAO & US State Dept (22 CFR 51.21, 2026 Standards)
- Processing Time: < 60 seconds
- Guarantee: 100% Acceptance or Free Redo
Value for money: DIY 4×6 printing costs $0.35 at Walmart. Our $4.99 Pro service includes AI-powered background removal, 100+ biometric compliance checks, and a 100% government acceptance guarantee—protecting you from $100+ in passport rejection fees and reapplication costs.
Passport & Visa Photos —
Compliant, Not Beautiful
Passport and visa photos validated against US State Department, USCIS, and official consulate requirements. Available nationwide across the United States. Transparent, rule-based — not a beauty filter. Your face is never altered.
Where to Get Passport Photos Near Me in 2026?
Instead of driving to USPS or Walgreens, take a photo at home. Across the United States — California, Texas, Florida, New York, and all 50 states. Our tool formats it for $0.35 printing at any local store.
Four steps to a compliant photo
Photos are processed automatically. No manual review. No storage after delivery. Biometric passport specs per 22 CFR 51.21.
Select country & document
Passport, visa, Form DS-11, DS-160. Consular Affairs specs for 60+ countries loaded automatically. 2×2 inch composition for US passport.
Upload your photo
Use an existing photo or take a new one. Smartphone or webcam is enough. Eyeglasses policy 2026: removable for best results; glare detection applied if kept.
AI biometric analysis & validation
Verification of eye-level and head-to-height ratio according to 22 CFR 51.21 standards. We crop, resize, set background (#FFFFFF), run 100+ compliance checks. Output: glossy or matte-ready JPEG.
Download photo & print sheet
Get your compliant digital file (2×2 inch, 600 DPI) plus a 4×6 in or A4 print-ready sheet for home or lab printing.
Why $4.99 is more cost-effective than $0.35 DIY methods
Cost of rejection: gas to redo, time off work, $100+ government fee delays, expedited shipping. DIY $0.35 has no verification—State Dept AI scanners reject jagged edges and wrong head size. PixID provides guaranteed composition and free redo if rejected.
⚠ Avoid generic free background removers for passport photos
They often create jagged edges that trigger automatic rejection by US State Dept AI scanners. PixID uses specialized biometric edge-smoothing and 2×2 inch composition verified against 22 CFR 51.21.
Trusted by visa and passport applicants
- Used by F-1 visa students for rapid DS-160 photo processing
- Recommended in H-1B and L-1 relocation checklists for US passport renewal photos
- Cited in green card and naturalization preparation guides for compliant 2×2 photos
- Trusted by digital nomads for eVisa photos (Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia)
DIY vs PixID Pro vs retail store
PixID Pro is the only option offering AI + compliance verification at a fraction of retail cost.
| Option | Price | AI + verification | Guarantee |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIY (4×6 at Walmart) | $0.35 | None | None |
| PixID Pro | $4.99 | 100+ checks, Double-Verify | 100% acceptance guarantee |
| Retail (CVS, Walgreens) | $16.99 | In-store capture only | Varies |
Quick comparison: compliance & refund
| Service | Cost | Compliance check | Digital file | Refund policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free AI tools | $0 | No | Varies | None |
| Retail | $16.99 | Yes | No | Varies |
| PixID.studio | $4.99 | Yes | Yes | Free redo |
We focus only on compliance
We don't print photos or do live shoots. We do one thing: make sure your photo passes automated government checks.
Compliant, not beautiful
Generalist tools optimize for looks. We optimize for consulate and border-system acceptance. Fewer mistakes, higher acceptance rates.
Transparent compliance report
No black box. Every check maps to a published rule (ICAO Doc 9303, ISO/IEC 19794-5). We show you exactly what we measured.
Legal integrity
U.S. and EU laws require document photos to be a true likeness. We only crop, resize, and set background — your face is never altered.
Free redo guarantee
If the issuing authority rejects your photo, we redo it for free — no questions asked. Built into the $4.99 price.
Compliance engine: face geometry, background, DPI — 100+ automated checks per photo.
How we compare
We don't make you look beautiful; we make you look compliant.
| Photo studio | Generic AI tool | pixid.studio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transparent compliance checks | — | — | ✓ |
| No face alteration | Varies | — | ✓ |
| Free redo if rejected | — | — | ✓ |
| No photo storage after delivery | — | Varies | ✓ |
| ICAO Doc 9303 · ISO/IEC 19794-5 aligned | — | Partial | ✓ |
| Price | $15 – 30 | $5 – 15 | $4.99 |
Strictest rules, full support
Focus on migration-heavy corridors with the most demanding photo requirements.
Country specs: head size, background, dimensions.
Document photo checklist: size, lighting, expression.
US passport photo: 2×2 in, head 25–35 mm.
Passport, visa, green card, DV lottery. State Department and USCIS requirements.
US photo guide →Upload directly to travel.state.gov. Digital file only. No printing needed.
Online Renewal Photo Guide →B-1/B-2 tourist, F-1 student, H-1B work visa. Upload to ceac.state.gov.
DS-160 photo guide →Emirates ID, UAE passport, UAE visa. Authority specifications for UAE residency applications.
UAE photo guide →Passport, driving licence, provisional licence, ID card. Home Office and DVLA standards.
UK photo guide →60+ countries · 157 document types
Select your country and document type — exact specifications loaded automatically.
What users say about PixID passport photos
"Photo accepted on the first try. Quick and easy — and I love that my photo stays private."
"Fast and the result matched official requirements exactly. Highly recommend over any photo booth."
"Much cheaper than studios and the compliance report shows exactly what was checked. Very transparent."
Where can I get the cheapest passport photo? Answers to common questions
Questions? Reach us at customer@pixid.studio or Contact & About.
Ready to get started?
Select your country and document type — have your compliant photo ready in minutes.