US Passport Photo Maker (2 × 2 in)
Make a 2 × 2 in photo for a US passport or visa, with a face guide and a print sheet, in your browser.
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How to Use
- 1Upload a clear, front-facing photo taken against a plain white or off-white wall.
- 2Drag and zoom until your head fills the dashed oval.
- 3Download the photo, or the 4 × 6 inch sheet of 2 to print.
Features
- 2 × 2 in at 600 DPI (1200 × 1200 px)
- Face guide for the 1–1⅜ in (25–35 mm) head size
- 4 × 6 inch print sheet with 2 photos and cut lines
- Digital file kept under 240 KB
- No upload, 100% in-browser
Turn a clear, front-facing photo into a 2 × 2 in photo for a US passport or visa. Line your head up with a guide drawn to the 1–1⅜ in (25–35 mm) chin-to-crown rule, then download a high-resolution photo or a 4 × 6 inch print sheet with 2 copies. Nothing is uploaded.
US passport or visa photo requirements
| Rule | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Size | 2 × 2 in |
| Head, chin to crown | 1–1⅜ in (25–35 mm) |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Digital file | Square JPG, 600–1200 px, up to 240 KB |
| This tool makes | 1200 × 1200 px at 600 DPI, plus a 4 × 6 in sheet of 2 |
Rules change from time to time. Check the official instructions for your application before you print or upload.
Taking the photo
- Stand about half a metre in front of a plain white or off-white wall, so there's no shadow behind you.
- Face a window for soft, even light, and look straight at the camera with a neutral expression.
- Ask someone to take it from about 1.5 metres away at eye level, rather than a selfie, so your face isn't distorted.
- Glasses aren't allowed in US passport photos.
- The digital photo is 1200 × 1200 px and kept under 240 KB for online applications.
Other countries
Need a different size? Try UK, Schengen, Australia, China, India, Nepal, or the Passport Photo Maker for all sizes in one place.