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.
US Passport 2x2 Photo Studio
US Passport & Visa standard. Plain white background. No glasses.
Drag photo to align eyes & chin within the biometric guide.
Select or Drop Photo Here
Upload portrait from camera or phone. JPG, PNG, WebP supported. Or press Ctrl + V to paste.
Take Passport Photo
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Official US Department of State Photo Guidelines
Ensure your photo follows these mandatory rules to prevent passport application rejection.
✓ Mandatory Requirements
- •Exact Size: 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm). Head must be between 1" and 1 3/8" (50% to 69% of height).
- •Background: Clean, untextured white or off-white background with zero shadows behind head.
- •Expression: Neutral facial expression or natural, unforced smile with both eyes open.
- •Recency: Photo must be taken within the last 6 months to reflect current appearance.
- •Digital Upload: 600x600 px to 1200x1200 px JPEG file under 240 KB for online portals.
✗ Common Causes for Rejection
- •Eyeglasses: Eyeglasses are strictly forbidden (effective since November 2016).
- •Head Coverings: Hats, caps, or head coverings are prohibited unless worn for religious or medical reasons with a signed statement.
- •Uniforms: Military uniforms or clothing that looks like a uniform or camouflage is not allowed.
- •Shadows & Overexposure: Shadows across face or ears, or heavy flash reflections.
- •Low Resolution: Blurry or pixelated images under 300 DPI will be automatically rejected.
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