us passport photo 2x2 inch maker
create a 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) photo for a us passport, green card or visa, and print several copies on one 4 × 6 sheet.
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how to us passport photo 2x2 inch maker
- drop a front-facing portrait with even light and the head fully visible.
- choose the country size and, if you like, tick the ai background option.
- use zoom and the move sliders to fit the head to the guide oval.
- download the single photo, or pick a paper size and the number of copies for a print sheet.
the us state department asks for a 2 × 2 inch color photo taken within the last six months, with the head between 1 and 1 3/8 inches (25 to 35 mm) from chin to top of head. the background must be plain white or off-white, with no shadows. this preset makes a square 600 × 600 pixel crop at 300 dpi and turns on the background replacement.
you cannot use filters or editing that changes how you look, and glasses are not allowed. for a new passport application you can print at home or at a drugstore on photo paper. the 4 × 6 sheet fits six 2 × 2 photos edge to edge, which is enough for a spare set.
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frequently asked questions
what size is a us passport photo?
2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), which is 600 × 600 pixels at 300 dpi. the head must measure 1 to 1 3/8 inches from chin to top.
can i print it at walgreens or cvs?
yes. download the 4 × 6 inch sheet and upload it to a photo kiosk or print order as an ordinary 4 × 6 print, then cut along the lines. make sure they do not auto crop.
can i submit the digital file online?
for passport renewal online you need a jpg that is 600 × 600 to 1200 × 1200 pixels and under 240 kb. download the single photo and use compress image if it is larger.