US Passport Photo (2 × 2 inch)
Create a US passport or visa photo at the exact 2 × 2 inch size on a white background — free, 300 DPI, and right in your browser.
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The US 2 × 2 inch requirement
US passport and visa photos must be 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) square, with the head between roughly 1 inch and 1⅜ inches tall, on a plain white or off-white background. At 300 DPI that is exactly 600 × 600 pixels — the size this tool produces every time.
Upload a front-facing photo, position your head inside the oval guide so it lands in the correct height range, and the white background is set for you. Download the square photo for an online application, or print a sheet of copies for an in-person submission.
How to make a US passport photo
- Upload your photo. A clear, front-facing photo against a plain light wall works best.
- US preset is ready. The size is already set to 2 × 2 inch with a white background.
- Fit your head. Zoom and drag so the top of your head and your chin meet the guide lines.
- Download or print a sheet. Save the 600 × 600 px photo, or tile copies onto a 4 × 6 inch sheet.
Head size matters most
The most common US rejection is the head being too large or too small. Use the oval guide and the crown/chin lines — when your head fills the oval with a little space above it, you are in the correct 1 to 1⅜ inch range.
US passport photo specs at a glance
- Photo size
- 51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in)
- Pixels at 300 DPI
- 602 × 602 px
- Background
- Plain white or off-white
- Head height
- The head must measure between 1 inch and 1⅜ inches (25–35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head — roughly 50% to 69% of the photo height.
US passport photo rules & notes
- The US Department of State spec is 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), which is 600 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI — the same size used for US visa and Green Card (DV lottery) photos.
- It must be a colour photo taken within the last 6 months against a plain white or off-white background, with a neutral expression or natural smile and both eyes open.
- Glasses are not allowed in US passport photos (a rule in force since 2016), and hats or head coverings are only permitted for religious or medical reasons; always confirm the latest rules on travel.state.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What size is a US passport photo in pixels?
2 × 2 inches at 300 DPI is 600 × 600 pixels. This tool outputs exactly that.
What background does a US passport photo need?
A plain white or off-white background. The US preset uses white by default; you can fine-tune it if needed.
Can I use this for a US visa or green card photo?
Yes — US visa, green card, and DV lottery photos use the same 2 × 2 inch white-background specification.
Where is my photo processed?
Your photo is created in your browser, on your own device. How any data associated with the tool is handled is described in our privacy policy.
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