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US passport photo — crop to 2 × 2 inches
Choose a photo and line the head up with the guides to get a US passport photo: 2 × 2 inches, with 1 to 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. It saves a 600 × 600 JPG for online renewal and a 4 × 6 sheet to print. The photo never leaves your browser.
US passport photo rules
2 × 2 inches; 1 to 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.
A white or off-white background with no shadows or pattern; in colour; taken in the last 6 months.
No glasses since 1 November 2016 (a signed doctor's note is needed if they cannot come off for medical reasons), no sunglasses, and no filters or AI edits.
Online renewal takes a JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC or HEIF file of 54 KB to 10 MB. The passport rules give a file size, not a pixel size; this page saves 600 × 600 px, 2 × 2 inches at 300 dpi. The 600–1200 px square rule is for visa photos.
- U.S. Department of State — Passport Photosread 2026-10-31
- U.S. Department of State — Photo for online passport renewalread 2026-10-31
The background is not changed, so take the photo in front of a plain white wall. The issuing office decides whether a photo is accepted; this page only sets the size and position.
Quick questions
What size is a US passport photo?
2 × 2 inches, with 1 to 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. It must be in color, on a white or off-white background with no shadows or pattern, and taken in the last 6 months.
Can I wear glasses in a passport photo?
No. Glasses have not been allowed since November 1, 2016; if they cannot come off for medical reasons, a signed doctor's note is needed. Sunglasses, filters and AI edits are not allowed either.
What photo file do I need for online passport renewal?
A JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC or HEIF file of 54 KB to 10 MB. The passport rules give no pixel size, so this page saves 600 × 600 pixels, 2 × 2 inches at 300 dpi; the 600–1200 pixel square rule is for visa photos.
How do I print a passport photo on a 4 × 6 sheet?
Save the print sheet, print it as a 4 × 6 inch photo at a photo shop or kiosk, then cut along the gray marks.