Photo Requirements

• Size: 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) — 600×600 px at 300 DPI
• Resolution: 300 DPI minimum
• Background: plain white
• Format: JPEG, recent photo taken within 6 months

How to Use This Tool

1. Upload a front-facing photo with good lighting.
2. Zoom and move in until the face oval guide aligns with your face.
3. Click Center Face to auto-position the crop, then Straighten to level your eyes.
4. Make final adjustments — drag the image and fine-tune the tilt if needed.
5. Click Apply, then optionally Remove Background for a clean white backdrop.
6. Check the Photo Analysis panel — it verifies your eyes are open, expression is neutral, and head is straight, with hints to correct any issue before you submit.
7. Download your ready-to-print passport photo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is a US passport photo?

A US passport photo must be exactly 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) printed at 300 DPI.

Does the background have to be white?

Yes. The US State Department requires a plain white or off-white background with no patterns or shadows.

Can I take a passport photo with my phone?

Yes. Use a well-lit area with a plain background, hold the camera at eye level, and upload the photo here to crop and resize it.

Is this tool free?

Completely free. Your photo never leaves your device — all processing happens on your device.

Can I use this photo for a DS-160 visa application?

The DS-160 form requires a square JPEG, 600×600 px minimum, under 240 KB. US passport photos are 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) — the same proportions. Use the US Visa Photo tool on this site to prepare the DS-160 square crop format.

How recent does my US passport photo need to be?

The State Department requires the photo to represent your current appearance and be taken within the last 6 months. Glasses are not allowed (banned since 2016), and major changes in appearance require a new photo.

What is the pixel size of a US passport photo?

A US passport photo at 300 DPI is 600×600 pixels (2×2 inches / 51×51mm). For digital submissions like the DS-160 visa form, the accepted range is 600×600 to 1200×1200 px.