Best fix: retake it properly
Stand about one metre in front of a plain white or light wall, facing a window. A simple retake is often faster than editing, and authorities prefer a natural plain background.
If the wall is the problem
Hang a white sheet or poster board behind you and smooth out wrinkles. Keep the sheet flat so the light stays even.
If you have a good photo with a bad background
Use the ID photo background remover and choose a white or light background. It runs in your browser, so the photo is not uploaded.
Check hair and edges
Zoom in and use the Restore and Erase brushes to clean hair edges. A halo or cut-out hair can cause a rejection.
Check the rules before editing
Some countries do not accept heavily edited photos, and some stores check this. Confirm on the official website that a background replacement is allowed for your application.
Then crop and size
After the background is fixed, crop with the US, UK, Canada or Australia maker.
Digital upload size
Compress to the limit with the 200KB tool. See why passport photos get rejected for a full checklist.