US Passport Photo — free online maker
For new applications and online renewals (MyTravelGov). Works on your phone, nothing is uploaded.
Official specifications
| Print size | 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) |
| Digital size | 600 × 600 px minimum (1200 × 1200 max), JPEG |
| Background | Plain white, no shadows or objects |
| Head height | 1 – 1⅜ inches from chin to crown (about 50–69% of the image) |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Recency | Within the last 6 months |
| Expression | Neutral or natural smile, both eyes open |
Renewing online?
Online renewal through MyTravelGov needs the digital file only — 600 × 600 px or larger, square, JPEG. Our tool exports exactly that at 300 DPI print quality, so the same file works for both the upload and any prints your application requires.
How it works
- Tap the button — the 2 × 2 US format is pre-selected.
- Upload a photo taken against a plain white wall (see the home photo guide).
- Face detection frames the crop; adjust the slider if needed and download.
Everything runs locally in your browser — the photo never leaves your device.
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