How to Create Passport Size Photo Using Gemini

Introduction

Passport photos are one of those small but annoying things that can waste an entire afternoon. You’ve got to dress right, find a decent photo studio, pay for prints, and hope the lighting doesn’t make you look like a cartoon villain.

That’s why when I discovered that I could create passport-size photos using Google Gemini, it felt like a minor miracle. No more waiting around or overpaying at photo centers. Just a few clicks—and done.

Why Making Passport Photos at Home Makes Sense

Passport photos have strict requirements. You need a plain background, neutral expression, proper lighting, and correct proportions. A professional studio does all that for you—but you can achieve the same results with AI tools today.

Traditional studios charge anywhere between ₹100–₹400 for a single photo session. Add travel and time, and it’s just not worth it for something so routine. Using Gemini’s AI image editing model, you can now take a simple selfie and turn it into a compliant, professional passport photo within minutes.

Google’s Gemini suite is already making waves for text and image generation (TechCrunch), and its Nano Banana image model is particularly skilled at refining photos and adjusting details.

What is Google Gemini’s Nano Banana Model

Gemini’s Nano Banana image model is part of its new AI lineup that focuses on photo generation and editing. It’s fast, intuitive, and good at understanding what you mean when you describe changes to an image.

You can tell Gemini things like:

• “Remove background.”
• “Add a formal outfit.”
• “Improve lighting.”

…and it actually follows through. What’s even better is that you can specify passport photo standards—like lighting, centering, and background color—and Gemini will do the rest.

According to Google’s AI Blog, this feature uses contextual image understanding, meaning it “recognizes what’s important in an image and preserves details while improving quality.”

Step-by-Step: How to Create Your Passport Photo

Now, let’s get to the actual steps. You’ll be surprised how quick this process is once you know the right prompt.

Step 1: Open Gemini

Head to gemini.google.com. You can use either your desktop browser or the mobile app.

If you’re not logged in, sign in using your Google account.

Step 2: Start a New Chat

Click “New Chat” to begin a fresh session. Starting clean ensures Gemini won’t mix your instructions with earlier prompts.

Step 3: Upload Your Photo

Upload a photo of yourself. Make sure your face is visible and the lighting is decent. A simple, well-lit selfie against a light wall works great.

Try not to use heavily filtered or blurry photos. Gemini needs to see your features clearly to produce an accurate result.

Step 4: Use the Correct Prompt

Now, copy and paste this prompt into the chat:

Prompt:
“Create a professional passport-size photo from the attached image. The person should be wearing a formal dark suit, white shirt, and tie. Keep the facial features identical to the original photo with natural skin tone and lighting. Use a plain light background (white or light gray) as per passport photo standards. Ensure the head is centered and well-lit, with no shadows, no filters, and a neutral expression.”

Then hit Enter and wait a few seconds.

Step 5: Let Gemini Work

Gemini will analyze your image and generate a clean, professional passport photo. It usually takes under 30 seconds.

You’ll see a new version with:

• Neutral background
• Adjusted clothing
• Balanced lighting
• Centered framing

It’s honestly impressive how natural the results look—no weird filters or fake smoothness.

Breaking Down the Prompt

Let’s understand why that prompt works so well:

• “Create a professional passport-size photo” tells Gemini the goal right away.
• “Formal dark suit, white shirt, and tie” sets the outfit expectation, even if your original photo is casual.
• “Keep facial features identical” prevents unwanted face edits.
• “Plain light background” enforces official standards.
• “No shadows or filters” ensures compliance with government requirements.
• “Neutral expression” prevents disqualification—smiles or exaggerated expressions are usually not accepted.

These small instructions help Gemini generate consistent, compliant results.

Example and Results

When I tried this with a simple selfie, Gemini returned a centered photo with a crisp white background, realistic lighting, and formal attire.

Honestly, it looked studio-quality—and I made it sitting on my couch. The AI even smoothed minor shadowing from my original photo without over-editing.

If you want to double-check passport photo standards for your country, refer to U.S. State Department Guidelines or your local passport authority’s website.

Creating Multiple Copies (and Why It’s Tricky)

If you want multiple copies (for printing or applications), you can try prompting Gemini like this:

“Create a printable sheet containing 8 identical passport-size photos based on the edited image. Arrange them neatly with small equal spacing between each photo. Keep the white background consistent across the sheet. Use a standard 4×6 inch (10×15 cm) layout suitable for photo printing.”

This often works—but not always perfectly. Gemini sometimes miscalculates spacing or sizing, which can cause issues during printing.

Better Way to Print Multiple Photos

Here’s my go-to method for consistent results:

1. Download your single Gemini-generated passport photo.
2. Open it in a photo editing app like Photoshop, GIMP (free), or Canva.
3. Create a new 4×6-inch canvas (standard photo paper size).
4. Copy-paste your photo multiple times with even spacing.
5. Print it on glossy photo paper.

This gives you total control over size and layout—no unexpected stretching or cropping.

Final Thoughts

Gemini’s Nano Banana image model genuinely changes how we create ID and passport photos. What once required a studio visit can now be done from home in minutes.

While I still recommend double-checking official size and background requirements before submission, Gemini’s results are consistently professional.

No travel. No waiting. No extra costs. Just you, your phone, and an AI that knows how to make your photo look official.

Next time you need a passport or visa photo—skip the studio. Try Gemini instead.

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