US passport photo maker

Add a photo of the face and it’s cropped to the US passport rules: 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm), with the head 25.4–34.9 mm, then checked. Print a 4×6 sheet of 2 for about the price of one photo print, or save the digital file. Free, no watermark, and nothing is uploaded.

US passport photo requirements

The photo must be in colour, taken in the last six months, and printed on matte or glossy photo paper. Hats and head coverings need a signed religious or medical statement, and uniforms and camouflage aren’t allowed.

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Head 25.4–34.9 mm on 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm)
Size2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm)
Head25.4–34.9 mm (1 to 1⅜ in) from the chin to the top of the head
BackgroundA plain white or off-white background
GlassesGlasses aren’t allowed unless you send a signed doctor’s statement.
ExpressionNeutral or a natural smile, mouth closed, eyes open
BabiesLay the baby on a plain white or off-white sheet. A newborn’s eyes may be partly or fully closed. No one else in the photo, no dummy, no hands on the face.
Digital photo1200 × 1200 px, 54 KB to 10 MB. For renewing online: a JPEG of 54 KB to 10 MB. No pixel size is set, so this one is 1200 × 1200.
Prints needed1
Editing“Do not enhance or change the photo using software or digital tools.”

Source: eforms.state.gov, travel.state.gov, travel.state.gov (2026-11-09).

Taking a US passport photo

Stand in front of a plain white or off-white background. Take your glasses off. A natural smile is fine, with your mouth closed. For a baby: Lay the baby on a plain white or off-white sheet. A newborn’s eyes may be partly or fully closed. No one else in the photo, no dummy, no hands on the face. For the online form the app saves 1200 × 1200 px, 54 KB to 10 MB. For renewing online: a JPEG of 54 KB to 10 MB. No pixel size is set, so this one is 1200 × 1200.

Printing US passport photos

2 fit on a 4×6 print, 6 on a 5×7, 15 on A4 and 12 on US Letter; the office wants 1.

Questions

What size is a US passport photo?

2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm), with the head 25.4–34.9 mm from the chin to the top of the head.

Can I wear glasses in a US passport photo?

Glasses aren’t allowed unless you send a signed doctor’s statement.

Can I change the background?

The rules say: “Do not enhance or change the photo using software or digital tools.”

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