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2×2 Passport Photo

Crop your photo to the US 2×2 inch size, 600×600 px, ready for online renewal or printing.

You'll get:600×600 px

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What a 2×2 photo is for

The United States uses a 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) square photo for passports and many visas and green-card forms. Online passport renewal and the visa form ask for a digital version of the same photo, which is a square image of at least 600 × 600 pixels. This page sets exactly that size, so you only need to frame your face.

The rules at a glance

RuleRequirement
Size2 × 2 in, digital 600 × 600 px (up to 1200 × 1200)
Head size1 to 1 3/8 in from chin to top of head
BackgroundPlain white or off-white, no shadows
ExpressionNeutral or natural smile, both eyes open
GlassesNot allowed
Age of photoTaken in the last 6 months
EditsNo filters or retouching that changes your appearance

Always check the official page linked below before you submit; it’s the final word.

How to do it here

  1. The Passport 2×2 in (600×600) preset is already selected in the Print deck.
  2. Drop your photo. Drag the bright square so your head is centred with a little space above it, and your chin sits about a third of the way up from the bottom.
  3. Hit Repixel it ✨. The badge confirms exactly 600×600 px; download and upload or print.

Why passport photos get rejected

  • Shadows on the background or face. Stand facing a window, a step away from a white wall.
  • Head too small. Selfies taken at arm’s length often leave lots of space. Crop tighter.
  • Busy background. A bookshelf or patterned wall gets rejected. White background replaces it with pure white on your device, then sends the photo straight back here.
  • Wrong shape. A 4:3 or 16:9 phone photo uploaded as-is gets squashed or cropped by the form. Always submit the square.
  • Old or filtered photos. Beauty filters and photos older than six months are common reasons for refusal.

Printing your photo

Most photo printers and pharmacy kiosks print on 4 × 6 inch paper. Print the 600 × 600 px file at exactly 2 × 2 inches, or use Resize to 4×6 to prepare a full print. Cut carefully along the edges; a crooked trim can also lead to a rejection.

FAQ fr

What size is a US passport photo in pixels?

2×2 inches. For a digital photo that's a square of at least 600×600 pixels; the State Department accepts digital photos from 600×600 up to 1200×1200.

What background does a US passport photo need?

Plain white or off-white, with no shadows or patterns. Use White background first if yours is busy, then come back to crop.

How big should my head be in the photo?

Between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head, which is roughly 50–69% of the photo's height. Drag the crop box so your face fills that space.

Can I wear glasses?

No. Glasses aren't allowed in US passport photos unless you have a medical statement.

Can I print it at home?

Yes. Use the Resize to 4×6 page to place your photo on standard 4×6 photo paper, or print the 600×600 file at exactly 2×2 inches.