Create a 2 × 2 inch US passport or visa photo: frame your head to the official size, use a white background, and download a 600 × 600 px digital photo or a 4×6 print sheet.
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A US passport or visa application needs a 2 × 2 inch photo that follows strict rules: the right head size, a plain white or off-white background, no glasses and a photo taken within the last six months. Pharmacies and photo studios charge for this, but the Department of State accepts photos taken at home, as long as they meet every requirement.
This tool turns a photo you take at home into a correctly sized 2 × 2 inch passport photo. The USA standard is preselected, a guide helps you size your head correctly, and you can download a 600 × 600 pixel digital photo or a 4×6 inch sheet to print. Framing and printing layouts run in your browser; only the optional AI background step uses an external service.
Before
Phone photo against a wall
4032 × 3024
Wrong shape, head too small, background not plain white.
After
2 × 2 in at 300 DPI
600 × 600 px
Square, head sized to the rules, white background.
Requirements come from the US Department of State (travel.state.gov) and can change. Always check the current rules for your application before printing or submitting.
Stand in front of a plain white or off-white wall in even light. Have someone take the photo at eye level from about 1–1.5 m, without glasses.
Add the photo to the workspace above. The USA Passport (2 × 2 inch) standard is already selected.
Drag and zoom so your head, from chin to top of hair, fills about half to two-thirds of the photo height, centred.
Keep the white background. If your wall is not plain, the optional AI background step can replace it (it sends the photo to remove.bg).
Download the single 600 × 600 px photo for digital use, or a 4×6 inch print sheet to print at a photo shop.
| Requirement | Rule | How this tool helps |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) | Preset with the exact proportions |
| Head size | 1 to 1⅜ inches (25–35 mm), chin to top of head | On-screen guide for 50–69% of the height |
| Background | White or off-white, plain, no shadows | White background preset |
| Age of photo | Taken in the last 6 months | Use a recent photo |
| Glasses | Not allowed (except rare medical cases with a note) | Remove them before the photo |
| Expression | Neutral or natural smile, both eyes open | Retake if eyes are closed or squinting |
| US visa (DS-160) digital photo | 600 × 600 to 1200 × 1200 px, JPEG, max 240 KB | Exports 600 × 600 px JPEG |
US passport photos are square: 2 inches wide and 2 inches tall (51 × 51 mm). Your head, measured from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head including hair, must be between 1 and 1⅜ inches, which is 50% to 69% of the photo's height. The face should be centred and looking straight at the camera.
At the standard print resolution of 300 DPI, the photo is 600 × 600 pixels, which is also the minimum size for digital visa photos. The tool exports at exactly that resolution.
Most rejected photos fail on lighting, background or framing, not on size. These habits avoid that:
US visa applications use the same 2 × 2 inch format. For the online DS-160 visa form, the Department of State asks for a square digital photo between 600 × 600 and 1200 × 1200 pixels, in JPEG format, no larger than 240 KB. The tool's 600 × 600 px JPEG matches the size; if your file is above 240 KB, compress it with the 200KB compressor before uploading.
Rules for online passport renewal and other digital submissions can differ and change over time. Always follow the instructions on travel.state.gov for your specific application.
Paper applications need two identical printed photos. Download the 4 × 6 inch print sheet, which fits several 2 × 2 photos on a standard photo print, and print it at a photo shop or kiosk at "actual size" (100% scale). "Fit to page" or borderless options can shrink or enlarge the photos and make them the wrong size. Use photo paper, matte or glossy, and cut carefully along the edges.
Positioning, resizing and the print sheet are created on your device. If your wall is not plain, the optional AI background feature can replace the background, but it sends your photo to the remove.bg service to do so. If you prefer everything to stay local, retake the photo against a plain white wall instead.
Children need a passport photo that meets the same size and background rules, which is often easier at home than in a studio. Lay a baby on a plain white sheet and take the photo from above, or seat a small child against a white wall. Make sure no other person, hand or toy is visible in the frame, and that the face is evenly lit. The Department of State allows some flexibility for very young children; check travel.state.gov for the current guidance before printing.
Print two 2 × 2 photos for a paper DS-11 or DS-82 application.
Prepare the digital photo for the DS-160 form and printed copies if your consulate asks.
Take photos at home when visiting a studio with young children is difficult.
Some US documents and forms also use 2 × 2 photos; check each form's rules.
2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), with your head measuring 1 to 1⅜ inches (25–35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. At 300 DPI that is 600 × 600 pixels.
Yes, the US Department of State accepts photos taken at home if they meet all requirements: correct size, plain white or off-white background, recent, no glasses, good lighting and no filters or edits.
No. Glasses have not been allowed in US passport photos since 2016, except in rare medical cases that require a signed statement from a doctor.
Yes, US visa photos use the same 2 × 2 inch format. For the online DS-160 form, the digital photo must be a square JPEG between 600 × 600 and 1200 × 1200 pixels and no larger than 240 KB. This tool exports 600 × 600 px; if the file is over 240 KB, compress it with the 200KB compressor.
Download the 4×6 inch print sheet and print it at a photo shop or kiosk at actual size (100%, no "fit to page"). Cut out the photos along the edges. Use matte or glossy photo paper, not plain paper.
Framing, resizing and print sheets are created in your browser. Only the optional AI background feature sends your photo to remove.bg, and only if you turn it on.
A neutral expression or a natural smile is acceptable, with both eyes open and mouth closed or naturally smiling. Exaggerated expressions can lead to rejection.
Common reasons are shadows on the face or background, wrong head size, glasses, an old photo, poor focus or lighting, and edited or filtered images. Check each requirement before submitting.