pixtidy vs Visafoto for passport and visa photos
We make pixtidy, so read this as our side, with sources for every line about Visafoto (checked 2026-10-03). The real differences are how many documents each covers, what help you get after paying, and whether your photo leaves your browser.
When Visafoto is the better choice
- You need a country or document pixtidy doesn't cover: Visafoto's sitemap has more than 120 country sections; pixtidy covers 21 documents.source
- You want help after you pay: 24x7 support that will "fix it or replace the photo for free until it gets accepted or refund the money".source
- You prefer a phone app: Visafoto has the 7ID app.source
- You want a print template in the price: €7 per photo includes one when the document needs a paper photo.source
When pixtidy is the better choice
- You want to check before paying: the full check shows every requirement, pass or fail, for free.details
- You don't want to upload your photo: it is processed in your browser and never leaves your device.details
- You want your photo left as it is: pixtidy crops, straightens and resizes, and every document page links the official rules it checks against.details
- You pay in or near your local price: $9.99 in the US, $5.99 or $2.49 in many other countries ($2.49 in India and Nigeria, for example).details
- Limits: pixtidy covers 21 documents (US passport, DS-160 US visa, Schengen visa, UK ETA, Canada visa, India e-Visa and more), has no app and no human support check of photos, and doesn't replace backgrounds, so a grey or busy wall means a retake.
Side by side (checked 2026-10-03)
| Visafoto | pixtidy (ours) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €7 per photo, print template includedsource | $9.99 US ($12.99 with a self-print 4×6 sheet); $5.99 or $2.49 in many other countriesdetails |
| Coverage | More than 120 country sections in its sitemapsource | 21 documentsdetails |
| Free full check before paying | A preview of the final result before you paysource | Every requirement, pass or fail, free before you paydetails |
| Your photo | Uploaded; not passed to third parties unless you order printing (privacy policy)source | Processed in your browser; never uploadeddetails |
| Background | "Fix background" option, ticked by default on its upload formsource | Crops, straightens and resizes; no background replacement, no face retouchingdetails |
| Support | 24x7 support; free fix or replacement until accepted, or a refundsource | Email support; no human check of photos |
| App | 7ID appsource | Browser only |
| If rejected | 100% refund if a government agency does not accept the photosource | Full refund if the issuing authority rejects a photo our checker marked as passingdetails |
Which one to use
Choose Visafoto if your document isn't among pixtidy's 21, or you want 24/7 help, free replacements or an app. Choose pixtidy if a free check before paying and a photo that never leaves your device matter more.
Frequently asked questions
How much do pixtidy and Visafoto cost?
Visafoto charges €7 per photo, including a print template when needed. pixtidy costs $9.99 in the US ($12.99 with a self-print 4×6 sheet) and $5.99 or $2.49 in many other countries (checked 2026-10-03).
Can I check my photo for free?
Yes. For the 21 documents pixtidy covers, it shows the full check, every requirement pass or fail, before you pay.
Does pixtidy upload my photo?
No. pixtidy processes the photo in your browser. Visafoto's privacy policy refers to the images you upload and says it does not pass them to third parties unless you order printing.
Can I edit the background of a US passport photo?
The State Department says: "Submit the original, unchanged photo. Do not change your photo using computer software, phone apps or filters, or artificial intelligence." It also asks for a plain white or off-white background free of shadows, textures or objects (official page updated 2026-03-24). Visafoto's upload form has "Fix background" ticked by default; pixtidy doesn't edit backgrounds.
Facts about Visafoto come from its own pages, checked 2026-10-03; prices and terms can change, so confirm with Visafoto. US photo rules: travel.state.gov. pixtidy is not affiliated with Visafoto. Also compare: store vs Post Office vs online prices · pixtidy vs PhotoAiD