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Fix the background, keep the face

Application forms and ID offices want a plain background; most phone photos have a wall, a curtain or a street behind you. Upload the photo, choose white, blue or grey, adjust the edge if needed, and crop to a standard passport size. Works best with a reasonably plain original background and even lighting. The photo never leaves your device.

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