Take Your Passport Photo

Create a compliant US passport photo with your phone camera. Free, instant, no uploads to any server.

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2" x 2" (600x600px)

Square photo, minimum 600px at 300 DPI

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White Background

Plain white or off-white, no shadows

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Neutral Expression

Both eyes open, mouth closed or natural smile

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No Glasses

Remove all eyewear. No hats or headwear

Tips for a Perfect Photo

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Lighting: Face a window or bright, even light source. Avoid overhead lights that cast shadows.

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Background: Stand in front of a white wall or hang a white sheet. Keep 2-3 feet away from the wall.

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Distance: Hold phone at arm's length (2-4 feet away). Center your face in the guide.

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Posture: Face camera directly, chin level, shoulders visible at bottom of frame.

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Remove: Take off glasses, hats, headphones. Hair should not cover your face.

View official State Department photo requirements ↗

Head here

Eye line

Shoulders

Align your face with the guide, then tap the button. Or upload an existing photo.

Pinch to zoom, drag to position. Align head within the oval guide.

Auto white background Brightness

✓ Passport Photo Ready

Dimensions600 x 600 px

Print Size2" x 2" at 300 DPI

FormatJPEG

File Size—

BackgroundWhite

Before submitting: Verify your photo meets all State Department requirements. This tool helps you frame and size your photo but cannot guarantee acceptance. Do not apply filters or edits after downloading. Accepted formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG (54 KB – 10 MB).