2×2 Passport Photo Maker (US Size)
The US passport photo is 2×2 inches — 600×600 pixels at print resolution — with your head centered and sized between 1 and 1 3/8 inches. Drugstores charge $15+ for this. Take a photo against a plain white wall, upload it here, and download a correctly cropped 2×2 you can print at any pharmacy photo kiosk for under a dollar, or submit digitally for online passport renewal.
100% private — this tool runs in your browser. Your image is never uploaded to any server.
2×2 Passport Photo Maker (US Size) — specification
| Print size | 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 600 × 600 px minimum, square |
| Head height | 1 – 1 3/8 in (25–35 mm), eyes 1 1/8 – 1 3/8 in from bottom |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Freshness | Taken within the last 6 months |
How to use this tool
- Select the preset that matches your form, then tap the drop area and choose your image (or drag it in).
- The tool processes the file instantly on your device — quality is tuned automatically to meet the target.
- Check the spec strip: a green ✓ stamp means the file meets the requirement.
- Tap Download and upload the file to your form.
Frequently asked questions
Can I take my own US passport photo?
Yes — the State Department accepts self-taken photos that meet the rules: plain white background, even lighting, neutral expression, no glasses, no filters, taken in the last six months. Have someone shoot it from about 4 feet away so your face isn't distorted, then crop it here.
How do I print a 2x2 photo cheaply?
Download the print-quality preset, place it on a 4×6 canvas twice (or upload the single 2×2 directly), and order a 4×6 print at CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart for around 40 cents — versus $15–17 for their in-store passport photo service.
Does this work for online passport renewal?
Yes. The State Department's online renewal accepts a digital photo upload — square, at least 600×600 pixels, JPEG. The first preset outputs exactly that format.