🇺🇸 US Passport Photo Maker
Make a compliant 2×2 inch US passport photo, crop, check and download, entirely in your browser.
Output
51×51 mm (2×2 in)
600×600px · 300 DPI · Plain white or off-white background
🔒 Your photo is processed entirely on your device and never uploaded. The compliance check catches common mistakes but does not guarantee acceptance, always confirm against the official requirements below.
How to make a compliant us passport photo
A us passport photo must be 51×51 mm (2×2 in), that is 600×600 pixels at 300 DPI, on a plain white or off-white background, with the head measuring 25–35 mm from chin to crown. The editor above handles the cropping, sizing and checking for you, and every step runs on your own device:
- Add your photo. Click the frame or drop in a clear, front-facing shot with a neutral expression, both eyes open and nothing covering the face. The image never leaves your browser.
- Position the head. Drag and zoom until the face sits inside the on-screen guides. They mark the 25–35 mm chin-to-crown zone, centred, level and looking straight at the camera.
- Check the background. Use a plain white or off-white background that is evenly lit and free of shadows; the built-in checker flags a wrong-coloured or uneven background and poor exposure before you export.
- Export to spec. Download as JPEG, sized to 600×600 px with 300 DPI embedded so it prints at the correct physical size.
These requirements are set by U.S. Department of State and can change over time, always confirm against the official source linked below before you submit your application.
✅ Do
- ✓Use a 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) square; head 1 to 1⅜ inches (25-35 mm) chin to crown
- ✓Plain white or off-white background with even lighting
- ✓Face the camera straight on with a neutral expression or natural smile
- ✓Keep both eyes open and clearly visible
- ✓Use a photo taken within the last 6 months that reflects your current appearance
- ✓Everyday clothing, nothing that looks like a uniform
🚫 Don't
- ✕No eyeglasses (banned for US passport photos since 1 November 2016)
- ✕No hats or head coverings, except for religious or medical reasons (with a signed statement)
- ✕No shadows on your face or behind you
- ✕No filters, beautification or digital alteration
- ✕No headphones, earbuds or wireless devices
- ✕No other people, hands or objects in the frame
Official specification
- Print size
- 51×51 mm · 2×2 in
- Pixels @ 300 DPI
- 600×600 (600–1200 allowed)
- Head height
- 25–35 mm (chin→crown)
- Background
- Plain white or off-white background
- Format
- JPEG
- • For online submission the digital photo must be 600×600 to 1200×1200 pixels, square, in colour.
- • A printed photo must be 2×2 inches on matte or glossy photo-quality paper.
Verified source
U.S. Department of State
Official requirements ↗● Last verified 2026-07-10
Government rules can change. If the official page differs from what you see here, the official page wins, tell us and we'll update it.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a us passport photo?
51×51 mm (2×2 inches), which is 600×600 pixels at 300 DPI. The head should measure 25–35 mm from chin to crown.
What background does a us passport photo need?
A plain white or off-white background, evenly lit with no shadows or objects behind you. The built-in checker flags a non-uniform or wrong-coloured background.
What file format and size should it be?
JPEG. This tool exports exactly to spec and embeds 300 DPI so print size is correct.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Every step, cropping, the compliance check and the export, runs on your own device using your browser's canvas. Your photo is never sent anywhere, which matters for a document photo.
Does this guarantee my photo will be accepted?
No tool can guarantee acceptance, the issuing authority decides. This editor produces the correct dimensions and catches common, detectable mistakes (background, exposure, head position), but always confirm against the official U.S. Department of State requirements linked on this page.