U.S. PASSPORT · PAPER APPLICATION
Your photo. Sized for your passport.
Crop your photo to 2 × 2 inches. Get a JPEG and a sheet you can print.
$4.99 USDDigital files · 30-day access
Preview before paying. Printing and delivery are not included.
Use a recent, unedited photo with the required real background. This tool crops and sizes; it does not remove backgrounds or automatically approve your photo.
United States · Passport photo
Start with your application
Where is your photo going?
Passport: choose the issuing country. Visa: choose your destination. Rules depend on the application channel and age. Read the official photo rules
Read the official photo rules · Choose your submission format
Taken within six months, white or off-white background. Chin to crown: 25–35 mm (1–1⅜ inches). Print on photo-quality paper at actual size. No AI, filters or background editing. Online renewal needs a different original digital photo.
50.8 × 50.8 mm printed photo · two copies on a 6 × 4 inch sheet. Not a digital application upload.
Supported photos
Supported photos
Phone or camera photos are welcome. Choose a clear, recent portrait of one person, facing the camera with the whole head visible.
One still image, up to 10 MB and 24 megapixels, with each side up to 12,000 pixels. GIF, TIFF, PDF, animations and multi-image files are not supported.
Use a sharp, unedited portrait with the required real background. With your consent, we send a JPEG copy of up to 8 megapixels for processing. Your original stays unchanged.