Make a photo for US online passport renewal
Take a photo against a plain light wall. We size and centre your head for the us passport renewal photo rules (600–1200 px, 54 KB–10 MB), whiten the background where the rules allow it, and give you a digital file and a print sheet. Your photo never leaves your device.
- 600–1200 px, 54 KB–10 MB
- Head sized and centred automatically
- Digital JPG + 4×6 in print sheet
How to make a photo for US online passport renewal
- 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 photo does US online passport renewal need?
The State Department asks for a colour JPG, PNG or HEIC from 600×600 to 1200×1200 px and between 54 KB and 10 MB, on a white background, taken in the last 6 months, with no filters or retouching, and not a photo of a printed photo (travel.state.gov, checked 26 Oct 2026). We make a 1200×1200 px JPG that is never under 54 KB.
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.