2×2 Passport Photo Maker – Free Online Tool
Create a compliant US passport photo, pic, or image entirely in your browser — free, no account required, nothing uploaded to any server. The tool automatically crops and resizes your photo to the official 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) format with the correct head height and white background.
Official US Requirements
- Size: 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) / 600×600 px at 300 DPI
- Background: Plain white or off-white, no patterns or shadows
- Head height: 1 inch to 1⅜ inches (25–35 mm) from chin to top of head
- Recency: Taken within the last 6 months
- Glasses: Not permitted (rule in effect since 2016)
- Head coverings: Not permitted except for religious reasons
- Expression: Neutral, both eyes open, mouth closed
How to Make Your 2×2 Passport Photo
- Take or select a photo. Stand in front of a plain white wall in good, even lighting. Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression and your mouth closed.
- Upload and adjust. Use the tool below to upload your photo. It automatically detects your face, removes the background, and sets the crop. Drag the frame if needed so your head fills 70–80% of the frame.
- Download and print. Click Download to save your 2×2 inch photo or a print-ready 4×6 inch sheet with two photos. Print at 300 DPI at any pharmacy or photo shop.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Shadows on face or background. Use diffuse, even lighting and stand a few feet away from the wall to avoid shadows.
- Head too small or too large. Your head must measure 1–1⅜ inches (25–35 mm) from chin to crown in the final 2×2 photo. The tool enforces this automatically.
- Wearing glasses or a hat. Both are rejected unless a signed religious head covering exception is included.
- Non-white background. A gray, cream, or patterned background will cause your application to be rejected. The background must be plain white or off-white.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2×2 inches in millimeters?
2×2 inches equals 51×51 millimeters. At 300 DPI this corresponds to a 600×600 pixel image. The US Department of State, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and most US federal agencies all require this exact size.
What DPI should a 2×2 passport photo be?
US passport photos must be printed at 300 DPI (dots per inch). At that resolution a 2×2 inch photo is 600×600 pixels. The tool on this page exports a 600×600 px image ready for 300 DPI printing.
Which documents require a 2×2 photo?
The 2×2 inch format is required for: US passports, US passport cards, US visas, green cards, USCIS applications (Form I-485, I-130, N-400), DV Lottery, TSA PreCheck enrollment, and most other US government identity documents.
Can I print a 2×2 passport photo at home?
Yes, if you have a photo-quality printer and glossy photo paper. Print the 4×6 inch sheet at 300 DPI, then cut out the two 2×2 photos along the guides. Alternatively, take the downloaded file to a pharmacy (CVS, Walgreens, Walmart) for professional printing.
How many 2×2 photos fit on a 4×6 sheet?
Two 2×2 inch photos fit on a standard 4×6 inch print sheet with a small border. This tool downloads a print-ready 4×6 sheet with both photos correctly positioned and sized at 300 DPI.
Is the 2×2 photo the same as the green card photo?
Yes. USCIS green card and naturalization applications also require a 2×2 inch photo with the same specifications: white or off-white background, head height 1–1⅜ inches, taken within 6 months, no glasses. You can use the same photo for both.
Can I use my phone camera for a US passport photo?
Yes. Modern smartphone cameras produce more than enough resolution for a 600×600 px passport photo. Take the picture in good natural light against a plain white wall, then upload it to this tool. The tool handles cropping, resizing, and background correction automatically.
What is the 2×2 picture size in pixels?
A 2×2 picture is 600×600 pixels at 300 DPI (dots per inch), the standard print resolution. At 200 DPI it is 400×400 px, and at 96 DPI (screen) it is 192×192 px. Most US government agencies require 300 DPI prints, making 600×600 px the standard 2×2 picture size in pixels.
What is 2×2 pic size?
The 2×2 pic size is 2 inches × 2 inches — equal to 51×51 mm or 5.08×5.08 cm. In pixels, a 2×2 pic is 600×600 px at 300 DPI. Whether called a 2×2 photo, 2×2 pic, or 2×2 image, the dimensions are the same and it is required for US passports, visas, and USCIS forms.