United States
US passport photo
2 × 2 in at 300 DPI. Upload a photo and we crop it to the exact spec, then check every requirement. Photos never leave your device.
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Official requirements
| Photo size | 2 × 2 in600 × 600 px |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| Head height | 25–35 mmchin to the top of the head |
| Eye line | 28–35 mmmeasured from the bottom edge |
| Background | Plain white |
Source: U.S. Department of State — Passport Photos · checked 2026-08-05
Good to know
- 2 x 2 inches — the only square format in wide use.
- Head 1 to 1 3/8 inches (25–35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head; eyes 1 1/8 to 1 3/8 inches (28–35 mm) above the bottom edge.
- No glasses, even without glare.
- Online renewal takes a JPG, PNG, HEIC or HEIF file between 54 KB and 10 MB.
- Submit the photo unedited: no filters, no retouching, no AI.