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US Passport & Visa Photo Maker (2x2 Inches)
Generate compliant 2x2" (51x51 mm) photos for US Passports, Green Cards, DS-160 Visas, and the DV Lottery. Includes biometric auto-centering, precision alignment, and 4x6" print sheet tiling.
๐ 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)๐ฏ 600 x 600 px @ 300 DPIโช Plain White Background๐ซ No Eyeglasses
PHOTO STUDIO & EDITORFace Centered
US Passport 2x2 Photo Studio
50.8 x 50.8 mm (2 x 2 in)300 DPI (600x600 px)
US Passport & Visa standard. Plain white background. No glasses.
Photo Alignment & Crop
Drag photo to align eyes & chin within the biometric guide.
Zoom1.0x
Straighten / Rotate0ยฐ
Brightness100%
Contrast100%
Select or Drop Photo Here
Upload portrait from camera or phone.
JPG, PNG, WebP supported. Or press Ctrl + V to paste.
ICAO Biometric Oval
Eye Level
Touch or drag photo to reposition ยท Scroll or slider to zoom
100% Free ForeverยทUnlimited DownloadsยทNo WatermarksยทNo Credits or Sign-Up
Processed 100% locally in browserOFFICIAL CRITERIA
Official US Department of State Photo Guidelines
Ensure your photo follows these mandatory rules to prevent passport application rejection.
โ Mandatory Requirements
- โขExact Size: 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm). Head must be between 1" and 1 3/8" (50% to 69% of height).
- โขBackground: Clean, untextured white or off-white background with zero shadows behind head.
- โขExpression: Neutral facial expression or natural, unforced smile with both eyes open.
- โขRecency: Photo must be taken within the last 6 months to reflect current appearance.
- โขDigital Upload: 600x600 px to 1200x1200 px JPEG file under 240 KB for online portals.
โ Common Causes for Rejection
- โขEyeglasses: Eyeglasses are strictly forbidden (effective since November 2016).
- โขHead Coverings: Hats, caps, or head coverings are prohibited unless worn for religious or medical reasons with a signed statement.
- โขUniforms: Military uniforms or clothing that looks like a uniform or camouflage is not allowed.
- โขShadows & Overexposure: Shadows across face or ears, or heavy flash reflections.
- โขLow Resolution: Blurry or pixelated images under 300 DPI will be automatically rejected.
PRINT MULTIPLE PHOTOS
Tile 2x2" Photos on 4x6" or Letter Paper
Need physical prints for your passport application? Use our dedicated Print Sheet Studio to tile up to 6 compliant US passport photos onto a 4x6" photo print or standard home printer paper with cutting guidelines.
Open US Passport in Print Sheet Studio