US Passport (2x2)

Requirements

• Plain white background, no shadows.
• Head (chin to crown) 50-69% of image height.
• Eye line 56-69% from the bottom.
• Neutral expression, both eyes open.
• Taken within the last 6 months.
• Glasses discouraged; banned by many authorities.

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How it works

Upload a head-and-shoulders phone photo; we align it, whiten the background, crop to 2x2 inç (51x51 mm) and run 12 measured checks in seconds.

Free check & preview; photos are never stored.

Step-by-step preparation

1. Shoot against a plain white background with even light from the front (no half-shadowed face).
2. Take glasses off (banned for US passports since November 2016); no hats or head coverings except documented religious wear.
3. Wear everyday clothes — uniforms and camouflage are not accepted.
4. Use the tool: it crops to 2×2 inches (600×600 px), measures head size and runs 12 checks.
5. Need prints? Use the tool's 4×6 print sheet — two 2×2 photos fit on one standard 4×6 print.

Most common rejection reasons

• Glasses — the most common rejection reason since 2016.
• Shadowed or non-white background.
• Head height outside the 1–1⅜ inch band.
• Over/under-exposed face or filtered, retouched images.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a US passport photo?
2×2 inches (51×51 mm) printed; 600×600 pixels square JPEG for digital submission. Head must measure 1–1⅜ inches chin to crown.

Where can I print it?
Use the tool's 4×6 print sheet at any photo kiosk or pharmacy — a standard 4×6 print yields two 2×2 photos.

Can I wear glasses in a US passport photo?
No — glasses have been banned since November 2016, except with a documented medical statement.

Can I smile?
A natural, closed-mouth expression is fine; a broad open-mouth smile gets rejected.

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