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USpassportchecked November 10, 2026

United States passport photo

2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)

United States passport photos are 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm), with the head 25–35 mm from chin to crown, on a white / off-white background.

2 in 2 in 25–35 mm

Checks

  1. Add a photo to see the crop and the checks.

United States passport photo rules

2 in 2 in 25–35 mm
Print size
2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)
Pixels at 300 dpi
600 × 600 px
Pixels at 600 dpi
1200 × 1200 px
Head height
25–35 mm
Background
white / off-white
Glasses
Not allowed unless medically needed
Expression
neutral; a smile is allowed with eyes open and mouth closed (official FAQ)
Editing
The agency forbids software edits and background replacement.
Children
Babies may have eyes not fully open; lay them on a plain white or off-white sheet.

“Do not change your photo using computer software, phone apps or filters, or artificial intelligence.”

  • One colour photo, taken in the last 6 months.
  • Printed on matte or glossy photo-quality paper. Printing it yourself is allowed.
  • No uniforms, headphones or hats (religious or medical exceptions need a signed statement).

What we do: crop, straighten and resize your photo to the exact size. We never retouch your face or change the background.

How it works

  1. Take the photo

    Stand in front of a plain light wall, face the camera, keep your mouth closed. Ask someone else to take it at arm's length or more.

  2. Check it here

    Pick the document and add the photo. Face landmarks and the background mask are computed in your browser.

  3. Fix what failed

    Each failed check says what to change. Retake the photo until every line passes.

  4. Get the file

    Order the full-resolution file and, for printed documents, a 4 × 6 in sheet to print at any photo counter.

Questions

What size is a United States passport photo?

2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm). The head, measured from chin to crown, must be 25–35 mm.

What background colour does a United States passport photo need?

White / off-white. Plain, evenly lit, with no shadows or objects behind you.

Can I wear glasses in a United States passport photo?

Not allowed unless medically needed

Can I take a United States passport photo at home?

Yes, as long as it meets the rules above. Take it against a plain wall in daylight, then check it here. We crop it to the exact size without editing it.

Will you remove the background or retouch my face?

No. Most passport offices reject edited photos, so we only crop, straighten and resize.