Make a 2x2 inch US passport photo
A 2x2 photo is 600 x 600 pixels at 300 DPI. That is the square the US State Department asks for, and this tool is preset to it.
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600 x 600 pixels
What is a 2x2 photo in pixels? At 300 DPI it is 600 x 600. The State Department accepts from 600 x 600 up to 1200 x 1200, so 600 x 600 is the minimum and is enough for an upload or a print.
2x2 size specifications
2 inches is 50.8 mm. Forms usually round that to 51 x 51 mm, which is 5.1 x 5.1 cm. The head height in the table is the State Department range: 1 to 1 3/8 inches, about 50 to 69 percent of the frame, measured from the chin to the top of the head.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Inches | 2 x 2 in |
| Millimetres | 51 x 51 mm |
| Centimetres | 5.1 x 5.1 cm |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 600 x 600 px |
| Pixels at 600 DPI | 1200 x 1200 px |
| Background | White or off-white |
| Head height | 1 to 1 3/8 in, about 50 to 69% of the frame |
Why the US photo is square
The United States settled on a 2 by 2 inch square where most of the world uses a 35 by 45 millimetre rectangle. There is no way to convert between them by cropping alone without losing part of the head or leaving too much space, which is why a photo prepared for a UK passport will be rejected for a US one and the other way round. Prepare each from the original.
Head size is measured, not estimated
The State Department requires the head to measure between 1 and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head, which is between 50 and 69 percent of the image height. This is checked, and a head that is too large or too small is one of the most common reasons for rejection. In a 600 pixel image that means roughly 300 to 413 pixels from chin to crown.
The requirements people miss
The photo must be taken within the last six months, which matters if you are reusing one from a previous application. Glasses are no longer permitted at all in US passport photos, a change from the older rules that many guides still repeat. The background must be plain white or off-white, and uniforms or clothing resembling one are not allowed.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 2x2 photo in pixels?
A 2x2 photo is 600 x 600 pixels at 300 DPI. The State Department accepts 600 x 600 up to 1200 x 1200, so 600 x 600 is the official minimum and the size this tool uses.
Can I wear my glasses?
No. Glasses have not been permitted in US passport photos since 2016, except with a signed medical statement. This trips people up because plenty of older advice online still says they are fine.
Can I print two of these on one sheet?
Yes — use the 4x6 print option. It lays six 2x2 photos on one 4 x 6 inch sheet with light cutting lines, so a single ordinary photo print at a pharmacy counter or kiosk gives you the two identical prints a paper application needs, with spares.
Is this a photo converter?
Yes. Upload any picture — a phone photo, a scan, an old ID picture — and this converter crops and resizes it to the exact 2 x 2 inch US passport photo specification, with the head measured to the State Department's required range rather than left to guesswork.