US passport photo (2×2 inch) maker
Upload a photo, line up the head with the guides from the official requirements, download a 600×600 px JPG and print several on one 4×6 inch sheet.
Private by design: your photo is processed only in your browser with the Canvas API. It is never uploaded to any server.
Official requirements: US Passport Photo (2×2 inch)
| Size | 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) |
|---|---|
| Head size | Head 1 to 1 3/8 inches (25–35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head |
| Eye line | Eye line 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 inches (28–35 mm) from the bottom of the photo (Photo Composition Template) |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Other rules | Printed in color on matte or glossy photo quality paper; Taken in the last 6 months; Do not use filters or edit the photo; No eyeglasses; Neutral expression or natural smile, both eyes open, facing the camera |
| This tool exports | 600 × 600 px JPEG – 600×600 px is 2×2 in at 300 DPI, our print resolution; the passport photo itself must be a print. |
| 4×6 print sheet | 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI = 50.80 × 50.80 mm (exact inch size); 6 photos per 4×6 in sheet |
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How to use
- Take a photo facing the camera in even light against a plain plain white or off-white background. This tool does not remove or replace backgrounds.
- Upload it (or try the demo illustration) and drag the red Top of head, blue Eyes and red Chin lines onto your photo.
- Click Auto-align, fine-tune by dragging and zooming, and check that every item shows ✓.
- Download the JPG, or build a 4×6 print sheet with cut lines.
FAQ
What size is a US passport photo?
2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm). The head, measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head, must be 1 to 1 3/8 inches (25–35 mm).
Can I print it on a 4×6 photo?
Yes. Use the 4×6 layout step below: it places six 2×2 inch photos on a 1200×1800 px (300 DPI) sheet with cut lines, which most photo labs print at the correct size.
Can I wear glasses?
No. The Department of State does not allow eyeglasses in passport photos.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Everything happens in your browser with the Canvas API; the photo never leaves your device.