US passport · 2×2 inch
US passport photo online — 2×2 inch, white background
Take a US passport photo at home with your phone. We crop to the official 2×2 inch square, verify head size and a plain white background, and deliver a digital JPEG under 240 KB plus a 4×6 print sheet.
Upload below for a free preview. Pay $3.99 only if it looks right.
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Background cleanup · Rule checks · Digital + print file
Requirements we check
- 2×2 inches (51×51 mm), square
- 600×600 to 1200×1200 pixels for digital upload
- Plain white or off-white background
- Head height 50–69% of photo
- Taken within the last 6 months
- Neutral expression, both eyes open
- No glasses (U.S. passport rules since 2016)
- Digital file often must be under 240 KB
Not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State.
vs. in-store photo
- Price
- $3.99
- ~$16
- Time
- ~2 min
- ~20 min
Common questions
- What size is a US passport photo?
- US passport photos are 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) square. Digital uploads are typically 600×600 to 1200×1200 pixels with a plain white or off-white background.
- Can I take a US passport photo at home?
- Yes. Use a recent selfie in good light facing the camera. PassportFrame checks framing, background, and file size, then gives you a free preview before you pay.
- Are glasses allowed in a US passport photo?
- No. U.S. Department of State rules prohibit eyeglasses in passport photos taken for new applications. Our checker flags glasses if they appear in your image.
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