US Passport Photo Maker
Prepare a 2 x 2 inch US passport-style photo, then check the correct official rules for a passport, visa, or immigration application.
Photos are cropped locally in your browser. Position and scale the photo, then confirm every requirement with the official source before submitting.
Check official requirements: U.S. passport photo requirementsChoose a photo to start positioning it.
Photo requirements
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Document type | Passport, visa, and immigration photo |
| Organization | U.S. Department of State and USCIS |
| Width | 2 in |
| Height | 2 in |
| Background | Plain white or off-white background |
| Head requirement | Head height from chin to top of head: 1 to 1 3/8 in (25 to 35 mm). |
| File format | JPG, PNG |
| File size | Check the official website for the selected application route. |
The 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm) physical-photo framework is used by U.S. passports and many visa and immigration applications, including Form I-485. Digital visa routes, the Diversity Visa program, and individual embassy instructions can add different file, pixel, quantity, or recency rules.
Official sources
- U.S. passport photo requirementsLast checked: 2026-07-14
- U.S. visa photo requirementsLast checked: 2026-07-14
- USCIS Form I-485 instructionsLast checked: 2026-07-14
Please confirm the latest U.S. passport, visa, or immigration photo requirements on the relevant official website before submitting your application.
How to use
- 01Upload a clear color photo.
- 02Position and scale the photo in the 2 x 2 inch frame.
- 03Choose the official passport, visa, or USCIS source that matches your application before using the result.
FAQ
Can I use this for a US tourist visa or green card application?
Many US passport, visa, and immigration applications use a 2 x 2 inch physical-photo framework, but their digital-file, quantity, recency, and submission rules may differ. Use the linked State Department or USCIS page for your exact application.
US Passport Photo Maker: Does the generated photo guarantee official acceptance?
No. The tool helps with dimensions and layout, but the issuing authority makes the final decision. Check the linked official requirements again before submitting a photo.
Does US Passport Photo Maker upload my input?
TrueFree Tools processes the input in your browser and does not store it on our servers. Features that need browser permissions or access to a user-supplied address still follow the notice shown in the tool.