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2x2 Passport Photo Maker – U.S. Size Crop and 4 × 6 Print Sheet
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Preview a 2 x 2 inch print crop with head-size guides, or arrange six copies on a 4x6 sheet. For a U.S. visa, the crop-only preset exports a square JPEG. Need another country? Pick from 30+ passport and visa sizes – UK, Schengen, Canada, Australia, India, China, Japan and more – in the same tool. Your photo never leaves your device.
2x2 photo size in short: 2 × 2 inches = 51 × 51 mm (5.1 × 5.1 cm). Digital: 600 × 600 px (minimum) up to 1200 × 1200 px, square JPEG. Head from chin to top of hair: 1 to 1⅜ inches (25–35 mm). To print, place six on a 4 × 6 inch sheet and print at actual size. How to print 2x2 photos ↓
Before you apply: U.S. passport photo rules differ for paper applications and online renewal. For DS-160 visas, the Department of State allows crop-only photo sizing but prohibits edits that change your appearance. This tool does not verify photo quality or guarantee acceptance. Passport rules · Visa digital-image rules.
Need prints? Make an A4 / 4×6 sheet of 2×2 inch photos.
Drop a photo here, or choose one from your phone or computer
JPG, PNG or WebP. Plain white or off-white background works best.
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If corners look dark, retake on a plain white wall with even light — do not digitally replace the background. How to take a 2x2 at home.
Guide & tips
How to use it
- Take the photo against a plain white or off-white wall, facing a window, with someone else holding the camera about 4 feet away at eye level. No glasses, hats or filters.
- Upload it here. It opens in your browser only.
- Line up the guides: drag and zoom until the top of your hair is in the green band, your eyes in the blue band and your chin in the red band.
- For passport printing: download the print sheet and print at actual size. For online passport renewal, use the original digital photo and follow the renewal site instructions.
- For a DS-160 visa: choose the U.S. visa preset and check its crop-only JPEG against the official requirements. Do not retouch, filter, or change the background.
How to print 2x2 photos
- Make a 4 × 6 inch sheet. A 4 × 6 print (the standard photo-lab size) fits six 2 × 2 photos. Download the print sheet from the 2x2 photo tool; each photo is already exactly 2 × 2 inches at 300 DPI.
- Order a normal 4 × 6 print at a pharmacy, photo kiosk or online lab. It usually costs far less than a passport-photo service because it is billed as an ordinary print.
- Turn off "fit", "fill" or auto-crop. The lab must print at 100% / actual size, otherwise the photos come out slightly smaller or cut off.
- Printing at home? Use glossy or matte photo paper, select "actual size" (not "fit to page") in the print dialog and the highest quality setting. Plain paper is not accepted.
- Check with a ruler – each photo should measure 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) – then cut along the edges with scissors or a paper trimmer.
U.S. passport print size and visa photo basics
- Printed U.S. passport photos are 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm). Digital visa-photo requirements are separate; use the official visa rules.
- Head 1 to 1-3/8 inches (25–35 mm) from chin to top of hair = 50–69% of the height.
- Eyes 1-1/8 to 1-3/8 inches from the bottom (56–69% of the height).
- For passport online renewal, follow the official requirement to use an original digital photo. Visa photo sizing has separate rules; see the official visa guidance linked above.
- Plain white or off-white background, even light, no shadows.
- Taken in the last 6 months, no glasses, no edits or filters.
Full guides: 2x2 passport photo size and rules · take a 2x2 passport photo at home · Indian passport size in cm · DS-160 photo requirements · photo sizes by country
Crop Desk is not affiliated with the US Department of State or any government. Always check the current rules on travel.state.gov (or the official site for your country) before applying.
2x2 passport photo size in inches, cm, mm and pixels
| Measure | U.S. passport / visa (2 × 2 in) |
|---|---|
| Inches | 2 × 2 in |
| mm / cm | 51 × 51 mm (5.1 × 5.1 cm) |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 600 × 600 px |
| Head height (chin to top of head) | 1 – 1⅜ in (25 – 35 mm) |
| Online renewal file | JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC or HEIF, 54 KB – 10 MB |
| India passport (for comparison) | 3.5 × 4.5 cm – not the same as 2×2 |
Source: travel.state.gov. Printing? See how to print 2x2 photos.
Frequently asked questions
Is this US passport photo tool free?
Yes. It is free, with no sign-up needed and no watermark. The site shows ads to pay for hosting.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. The photo is opened, cropped and saved inside your browser on your own device. Nothing is sent to Crop Desk.
What size is a US passport photo?
2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm). The head, from the bottom of the chin to the top of the hair, must be 1 to 1-3/8 inches (25 to 35 mm), which is 50% to 69% of the photo height.
What are the DS-160 visa photo requirements?
The official rules specify a square 600–1200 px JPEG of 240 KB or less, with a plain white or off-white background and size/head-position requirements. This tool only crops; do not alter your appearance. Check the current official visa photo requirements.
Can I print the photo at home or at a pharmacy?
This page can arrange six 2x2 inch copies on a 4x6 print sheet. Print at actual size and check one copy with a ruler. Online passport renewal and visa applications have different photo rules; follow the relevant official guidance.
Can I wear glasses in my passport photo?
No. Glasses are not allowed in US passport and visa photos, except in rare medical cases with a signed doctor's statement.
What background color should I use?
Plain white or off-white for US photos, with no shadows or patterns. The tool warns you if the corners of your photo look darker than white.
Does this guarantee my photo will be accepted?
No. This tool checks crop dimensions, not photo quality or acceptance. The U.S. Department of State makes the final decision. Follow the current passport or visa rules linked above.
What is the 2x2 photo size in cm, mm and pixels?
A 2 by 2 photo is 2 × 2 inches, which is 5.08 × 5.08 cm (about 51 × 51 mm). At 300 DPI that is 600 × 600 pixels; US digital submissions accept square images from 600 × 600 up to 1200 × 1200 px.
How do I print 2x2 photos cheaply?
Put six 2 × 2 inch photos on a 4 × 6 inch sheet and order it as a normal 4 × 6 print at a pharmacy, kiosk or online lab, making sure it is printed at actual size with no auto-crop. Then cut the photos out.
Is a 2x2 passport photo the same as an Indian passport size photo?
No. A US 2x2 photo is square (51 × 51 mm). What most Indian studios call passport size is 3.5 × 4.5 cm (35 × 45 mm), which is taller than wide. Always use the size your application asks for.
How do I print 2x2 photos?
Make a 4 × 6 inch sheet with several 2 × 2 inch copies on it, save it as JPG, and order a standard 4 × 6 print at a pharmacy or store photo counter (for example CVS, Walgreens or Walmart) or print it at home on glossy photo paper at 100% scale. Cut along the guides.
Can I wear glasses in a US passport photo?
No. The U.S. Department of State does not allow eyeglasses in passport photos, except in rare medical cases with a signed doctor's statement.
What size is a 2x2 photo in pixels?
At 300 DPI a 2 × 2 inch photo is 600 × 600 pixels. For an online passport renewal the State Department accepts digital photos from 600 × 600 up to 1200 × 1200 pixels.
How big should the head be in a 2x2 photo?
The head, from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head, should be 1 to 1 3/8 inches (25–35 mm) tall.
How old can a US passport photo be?
It must have been taken in the last 6 months, against a plain white or off-white background.
Printing at home? Read how to print 2x2 passport photos or check the 2x2 photo size and US rules.