US passport photo
2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) · 1200 × 1200 px · head 25–35 mm · white or off-white
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- Stand in front of a plain, light wall in even daylight.
- Ask someone to take it from about 4 ft (1.2 m) away, at face height.
- Look straight at the camera. Take off glasses and hats.
How to get a US passport photo that passes
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Take the photo
Stand about 2 ft (60 cm) in front of a plain, light wall. Ask someone to take the photo from about 4 ft (1.2 m) away with the camera at face height. Use daylight from a window in front of you, not overhead light. Take off your glasses, keep both eyes open and your mouth closed.
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Check the crop
The tool finds your face, sizes your head and makes the background plain automatically. If a check turns amber or red, drag or zoom until it turns green.
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Download or print
Download the digital photo for online forms, or the 4 × 6 in sheet to print at a photo kiosk. Print at actual size and cut along the grey lines.
| Photo size | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) |
|---|---|
| Head height | 25–35 mm |
| Background | White or off-white, plain, no shadows |
| Digital file | JPEG, 54 KB–10 MB |
| Our download | 1200 × 1200 px |
| Glasses | Not allowed, unless you include a signed doctor's note |
| Taken | Within the last 6 months |
| Color | Color photo only |
| Editing | No filters or digital changes |
| Source | U.S. Department of State: Passport Photos |
| Last verified |
Questions people ask
What size is a US passport photo?
2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm). Your head must measure 1 to 1⅜ inches (25–35 mm) from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head.
Can I wear glasses in my passport photo?
No. Take off eyeglasses and sunglasses, and don't rest them on your head. If you can't remove them for medical reasons, include a signed note from your doctor with your application.
What background does a US passport photo need?
White or off-white, plain, and free of shadows, texture, objects or lines. Stand a few feet in front of a white wall in even light.
Can I take my own passport photo with a phone?
Yes, as long as it meets the rules: ask someone else to take it, keep the camera at face height about 4 feet away, and use even light. This tool crops it to the right size and checks your head size.
What file do I need for online passport renewal?
A color JPEG between 54 KB and 10 MB, taken in the last 6 months. The download from this tool is a JPEG inside that range.
Can I print the photo at a store?
Yes. Download the 4 × 6 in print sheet and print it at a photo kiosk at actual size, with no cropping or borders. Then cut out two photos along the guide lines.