U.S. Department of State
US passport photo requirements
US passport photos are 2×2 inches (51×51 mm). When you submit or scan a digital image, it must be a square JPEG between 600×600 and 1200×1200 pixels.
The tool below is pre-set to those digital limits so you can check and fix your photo before printing or uploading.
Official source: travel.state.gov — Photo Requirements
Official source checked on 2026-07-08. This records when we compared our summary to the linked government page — not when the tool was QA-tested. Requirements can change; always confirm the current rules on the official page before you apply.
Specifications
- Print size
- 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)
- Digital dimensions
- 600 × 600 to 1200 × 1200 px (square)
- File format
- JPEG (.jpg)
- Color
- Color
- Head size
- Chin to crown 1 to 1 3/8 inches (25–35 mm)
- Background
- Plain white or off-white
- Age of photo
- Taken within the last 6 months
Check and fix your photo
The tool below is set to the official digital limits. Drop your photo in to check it and download a version that fits.
The photo must be square. ExactPic checks the pixel range and format; crop to 1:1 before uploading. Head position and background are your responsibility.
Drop an image here, or click to browse
JPG, PNG, WebP, or GIF
Step by step
- 1
Photograph on a white background
Face the camera directly with a neutral expression and even lighting on a plain white background.
- 2
Crop to a 1:1 square
Center your head with the correct head height and crop to a square.
- 3
Check and fix below
Confirm the digital size and format with the pre-set checker, then download.
Private by design. Any photo you check here is processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded. ExactPic is not affiliated with U.S. Department of State and does not guarantee acceptance — always follow the official guidance.
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Official source checked: 2026-07-08