US Passport Photo Size Requirements — Free AI Tool
Here are the current us passport photo size requirements — including exact pixel dimensions, file formats, and file size limits. Use our free tool to resize and optimize your photos automatically.
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Tips for Requirements
US passport photos must have a plain white or off-white background — no patterns or shadows
Head must be centered and fill 50-69% of the photo from chin to top of head
Both eyes must be open, visible, and looking directly at the camera
No glasses allowed for US passport photos as of November 2016
Photo must show full face from hairline to chin, including both ears
Specifications
| Photo Size | 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) |
| Digital Size | 600 x 600 px minimum |
| Head Height | 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches (25-35 mm) |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| File Format | JPEG |
| File Size | 240 KB minimum, 10 MB maximum |
| Recency | Taken within last 6 months |
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