No. 38 — Passport and ID photos
US passport photo maker
US passports require a square 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) photo. Frame your face with the guide and download a 4 × 6 in sheet with 6 photos, ready to print.
Drag the photo and zoom: the top of the head goes on the upper line, the chin on the lower one and the face inside the oval.
| Size | 50.8 × 50.8 mm (2 × 2 in) |
|---|---|
| Digital file | 600 × 600 px · JPG |
| Head (chin to crown) | 25–35 mm (50–69 %) |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Official source | travel.state.gov |
How to use it
- Upload a front-facing photo against a white background.
- Fit your head inside the oval.
- Tap “Create photos” and download the 4 × 6 in sheet.
- Print it at 100% and cut out two photos along the lines.
Main requirements
2 × 2 inches. The head, from the bottom of the chin to the top of the hair, must measure 1 to 1⅜ inches (25 to 35 mm). White or off-white background, no shadows. A recent photo (last 6 months), in color, no glasses, neutral expression and both eyes open.
Questions and answers
Can I print it at home?
Yes, on good-quality matte or glossy photo paper. Print the 4 × 6 in sheet at 100% (no “fit to page”) and cut along the lines.
Does it work for online renewal?
Online renewal asks for a digital file: use the digital photo you download here and check the current requirements on travel.state.gov before uploading.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. Everything is processed inside your browser, on your own phone or computer. Your photos never leave your device and nobody else can see them.
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