How to use the US Passport Photo
- 1 Choose the country and the document, then open a photo – a straight-on portrait in even light, ideally on a plain wall.
- 2 Click the top of the head and the bottom of the chin. The editor sizes and places the photo; drag, zoom or straighten it to fine-tune and watch the checks.
- 3 Download the single photo, or pick a paper size and download a print sheet (PDF or JPG) with as many copies as fit.
What the United States asks for
A photo for a passport in the United States is 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm), with the head – from chin to crown – 1 to 1⅜ inch (25–35 mm) tall, in front of a plain white or off-white background. For an online upload the photo must be between 600 × 600 and 1200 × 1200 pixels.
The editor above is set to these numbers. Click the top of the head and the chin; it sizes and places the photo so the head fills the right part of the frame, then checks the result and lays copies out on a 10 × 15 cm sheet (or another paper size) for printing.
Before you print or upload
Rules change and offices can be strict, so compare the result with the official guidance: U.S. Department of State – passport photos.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a US passport photo?
2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm), with the head 1 to 1⅜ inch (25–35 mm) from chin to crown (the United States).
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The photo is edited in your browser and never leaves your device.
Will the photo be accepted?
The editor checks size, head height and position against the published numbers, but it cannot judge expression, glasses or lighting. The issuing authority decides.
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