US passport photo 2×2 inch maker
Crop your photo to the 2 × 2 inch US passport size with guide lines for head size, then download it or print it on a 4×6 sheet.
- Free
- No sign-up
- No upload
Only cropping and resizing — your face and background are not edited.
US passport photo size
Size
2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm). At 300 DPI that is 600 × 600 pixels.
Head size
From the bottom of the chin to the top of the head: 1 to 1⅜ inches (25–35 mm). Line up the guides in the frame.
No edits
The U.S. Department of State does not accept photos changed with software, filters or AI. This tool only crops and resizes.
How to make a US passport photo
- Take a photo against a plain white or off-white wall, facing the camera.
- Drop it above — the 2×2 in preset is already selected.
- Put the top of your head on the top line and your chin inside the shaded band.
- Download the JPG, or the 4×6 sheet to print at a photo lab.
FAQ
What size is a US passport photo?
2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), with the head 1 to 1⅜ inches from chin to top of head.
Can I print it at home or a photo lab?
Use the 4×6 print sheet and print it as a regular 4×6 photo, then cut along the gray lines.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Cropping, resizing and compression all happen in your browser. Your photo is never sent to or stored on a server.
Is this an official tool?
No. Always check the latest requirements on travel.state.gov before you apply.
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