Make a US passport or visa photo
Take a photo against a plain light wall. We size and centre your head for the us passport photo rules (2×2 in, 600×600 px), whiten the background where the rules allow it, and give you a digital file and a print sheet. Your photo never leaves your device.
- 2×2 in, 600×600 px
- Head sized and centred automatically
- Digital JPG + 4×6 in print sheet
How to make a US passport or visa photo
- Step 1Add a recent photoFace the camera, neutral expression, even light, nothing covering your face.
- Step 2Check the previewTop of the head and chin should sit on the green lines. Nudge with the sliders if needed.
- Step 3DownloadUpload the JPG, or print the sheet at 100% size.
Questions
What are the US passport photo rules?
2×2 inches (51×51 mm), colour, plain white or off-white background, head 1 to 1⅜ inches (25–35 mm) from chin to top of hair. Digital photos must be square, 600×600 to 1200×1200 px. We make a 600×600 px JPG under 240 KB, which also suits the DV lottery. US rules do not allow digitally altered photos, so take it against a plain white wall; by default we only crop and size it.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Face detection and background removal run in your browser. Your photo stays on your device.
Will it be accepted?
We follow the published size and framing rules, but acceptance also depends on light, expression, glasses and how recent the photo is. Always check the current official rules before you apply.