Passport Size Photo

AI-Verified Dimensions · 99.8% Acceptance Rate

Need a perfectly sized passport photo? Upload any photo and we automatically crop, resize, and verify it meets the exact 2×2 inch (51×51mm) requirement — guaranteed to be accepted.

Original user photo before digital processingBefore
Digital US Passport photo resized to official size requirements, ready for online applicationAfter
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Why Choose Snap2Pass

500,000+ Photos Processed
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Advanced AI technology processes your photo in seconds, delivering professional results instantly.

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AI-powered computer-vision algorithms verify size, lighting, background, and framing against photo standards.

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If authorities reject your photo, we'll fix it for free or refund you - no hassle, no risk.

US Passport Photo CheckInstant • Professional • Guaranteed

Instantly verify your photo meets US Passport requirements. Get it right the first time.

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Validation Points
99%
Acceptance Rate
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Biometric Compliance

Face detection, eye visibility, pose alignment

Technical Quality

Resolution, lighting, focus, contrast

US Passport Standards

Official requirements, compliance guidelines

Validated using US Passport official requirements

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Real-time Analysis

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Professional Results • No Technical Skills Needed

Step 1: Body-camera distance - instruction for taking the perfect passport photo

Body-camera distance

Position yourself min 16-20 inch from the camera. Ensure your head, neck, and upper shoulders are visible in the frame.

Step 2: Posture: straight ahead - instruction for taking the perfect passport photo

Posture: straight ahead

Keep your head straight and centered. Look directly at the camera with a neutral expression, mouth closed, and eyes open.

Step 3: Lighting on both sides of the face - instruction for taking the perfect passport photo

Lighting on both sides of the face

Use natural lighting for even illumination. Avoid shadows and ensure all facial features are clearly visible.

Ready in under 5 minutes • Works with any smartphone

Print Your Passport Size PhotoSame Day

Walgreens, CVS & Walmart • Under $1 for 4 Photos

How to Print Your Photo

1

Download your digital photo

After checkout, download the print-ready file to your phone or computer

2

Visit CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart photo center

Use their app or in-store kiosk to upload your photo

3

Print as 4x6 photo

Your file includes 4 passport-size photos on one 4x6 print

Print ready in 1 hour • No appointment needed

US Passport SpecificationsMade Simple

Official Requirements • Compliant Standards

Size

2 x 2 inches

Resolution

600 dpi

Position

Head covers 65% of the photo

Background Color

#ffffff

Not Permitted

Hats and caps (except religious), Sunglasses, Heavy makeup, Eye glasses

Official Site Link

Passport photo requirements to create photo online
Official Standards
Last update: 4/4/2026
Written bySandra - Author AvatarSandra
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What Size Is a Passport Size Photo?

Getting the dimensions wrong is the #1 reason passport photos get rejected. Whether you need a photo for a US passport, visa, or government ID, the exact size depends on the issuing country — but most follow a standard.

Quick-Reference: Passport Photo Dimensions

Country / DocumentPrint SizePixels (min–max)Head Height
US Passport2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm)600 x 600 – 1200 x 120025–35 mm
US Visa / Green Card2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm)600 x 600 – 1200 x 120025–35 mm
UK Passport35 x 45 mm600 x 750 (recommended)29–34 mm
Indian Passport2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm)600 x 60025–35 mm
Canada Passport50 x 70 mm600 x 84031–36 mm
Schengen Visa35 x 45 mm600 x 75032–36 mm
China Visa33 x 48 mm354 x 472 – 420 x 56028–33 mm

Understanding Head-to-Frame Ratio

Size alone isn't enough — your head must fill the correct proportion of the frame. For a US 2x2 passport photo, the head (chin to crown) must measure 1 to 1-3/8 inches (25–35 mm). Eyes should sit between 1-1/8 and 1-3/8 inches from the bottom edge.

If your head is too small or too large within the frame, your photo will be rejected even if the overall dimensions are correct.


Digital vs. Print Dimensions

When applying online, you need the digital pixel dimensions, not the print size. The relationship:

  • 2 x 2 inches at 300 DPI = 600 x 600 pixels (minimum accepted)
  • 2 x 2 inches at 600 DPI = 1200 x 1200 pixels (maximum accepted)
  • File size: 54 KB to 10 MB for US online applications
  • Format: JPEG or HEIF

For print applications, the physical size matters. A 2x2 inch photo is exactly 51 x 51 mm — not 50x50mm, which is a common mistake.


How Snap2Pass Gets the Size Right

Snap2Pass automatically crops and resizes your photo to the exact pixel dimensions required for your document type. Select your document, take a photo, and the AI:

  1. Detects your face and calculates head-to-frame ratio
  2. Crops to the exact aspect ratio required by the issuing authority
  3. Scales to compliant pixel dimensions — no manual resizing
  4. Validates all measurements before delivering your photo

No ruler, no guesswork, no rejected applications. Works for all 555+ document types across 166 countries.

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Supported DocumentsWorldwide

All Countries • Current 2025 Regulations • ICAO Compliant