Photoshop Passport Photo Template v1
In order to speed up the process of taking and processing passport photos, i created a Photoshop passport template which I’m releasing for free for nonprofit use. The template has been tested and I used it to process photos for my passport. Basic instructions for use are included in the readme.txt file in the archive, or a tutorial with screenshots is available after the jump.
This template is not currently working with Adobe Photoshop Elements for most people. I am developing a similar template for use in this program but no release date is set.
Personal License
Click Here to download the Photoshop Passport Template v1.1
Commercial License
If you wish to use this template for commercial uses please purchase this product.
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Overview
The purpose of this template is to simplify the creation of two 2×2 inch photos required for the U.S. passport application. When used correctly, photos processed with the template meet sizing requirements as denoted by the U.S Department of State. This template was designed to speed up the sizing process, and produces a document that can be printed on your home computer or at a local photo lab. Photos processed with this template have been accepted for use in U.S. passport applications.
How to Use
(Click on screenshots for larger versions)
Tutorial Version 1.1
1. Open PassportTemplate_v1.psd in Photoshop.
2. Open photo to be used as passport photo in Photoshop. To take a photo that meets background and composition requirements read over the U.S Department of State guide located at http://travel.state.gov/passport/guide/guide_2081.html.
3. Drag passport photo into the template and position layer directly above GreyBG in the layer group entitled “Place Photo in Here Above GreyBG.”
4. The first step is to size the head in the photo using the “Head Size Ruler.” Using Free Transform (CTRL-T), resize the photo so that the head falls within the confines of the ruler. The ruler is dragable using Photoshop’s move tool, so if its not positioned in a useful place move it to an area that helps you. When you’re done with the tool, feel free to move it off the image.
5. Horizontally center the photo using the vertical “Face Center Line” as a guide. If necessary, rotate your image. The “Face Center Line” guide should be equally dividing your face.
6. Using the “Eye Line” as a guide, vertically center the photo making sure that the eyes fall within the middle of the two outside lines, and if possible close to the center eye line.
7. Duplicate the layer group titled “Place Photo in Here Above GreyBG,” and drag it to a new position that is not covering the original photo.
8. Hide the “Template” layer group.
9. Save the resulting document. The options are up to you, but .JPG with a compression of 10 will work fine for most purposes. If you wish, you could also save the .PSD so you can make corrections at a later date if required.
10. Print the photo on 4×6 paper via your inkjet with photo paper (if your printer produces good quality photos), or print it using a photo lab. Any lab that prints 4×6’s will work, which is pretty much all of them.
11. Cut the photos out.
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Comments
Thanks a lot. Saved me $45.
Thanks! This was a huge help, really appreciate it.
I have been working with your program and am successful up until I try to drag the duplicated layers. Any suggestions on what I may be doing wrong?
W. Anastopolous
Very nice template, thanks. At the bottom, the word “creators” needs an apostrophe; thus, creator’s permission. It’s a small thing, but professionalism is made up of many small things.
Best,
Eric
Super template! Thanks so much for sharing. Worked like a charm. Kudos for great documentation and easy to follow instructions.
I was about to pay money for passport photos today and thought: “Why should I have to go to some sketchy copy shop for this?”
Thanks for putting this together.
Hey Nic,
Thanks alot - this is really handy is much better than using Walgreens.
Is it possible to modify the template to make photos of dimension 3.5cm x 3.5 cm instead of 2×2 in.
This is awesome!!
Thank you for making this wonderful template.
You should add that the original photo needs to be resized.
Thanks for creating this useful tutorial and template. Much appreciated!
great! I was hoping there was something like this on the web! Walgreens took the worst photo of me ever I knew I was going to have to do it myself!!!!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR THE TEMPLATE!!!
Thanks for this template. It was a life-saver when I needed a passport for my infant.
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