US Passport Photo

Create 2x2 inch US passport and DS-160 visa photos with biometric head guide and printable sheets.

TL;DR: US Passport Photo is a free, browser-based tool that lets you create 2x2 inch US passport and DS-160 visa photos with biometric head guide and printable sheets.

Upload Portrait Photo

100% In-Browser Privacy

Drag & Drop a Photo or Click to Browse

Supports JPG, PNG, and WebP images up to 50MB. Processed locally in your browser.

2 × 2 in (600 × 600 px)

Drag to center face • Scroll/slider to zoom • Align eyes with guide line

Important Compliance Notice: Official specifications vary by jurisdiction. Always verify current biometric requirements with the official authority before submitting.

Why Use This Tool?

US Passport Photo Maker formats and crops portrait photos to exact United States Department of State specifications (2x2 inches / 600x600 px at 300 DPI, head height between 1 and 1 3/8 inches).

Getting Started with the US Passport Photo

  1. Upload a high-resolution front-facing photo.
  2. Position the head between the official minimum (1 inch) and maximum (1.375 inch) oval guides.
  3. Preview the cropped 2x2 inch photo.
  4. Download single digital image or a 4x6 inch 6-up print grid.

Pro Tips & Best Practices

  • Plain White Background: The US State Department strictly requires a plain white or off-white background with no patterns or shadows.
  • No Eyeglasses: Eyeglasses are not permitted in US passport photos unless medically certified.
  • Neutral Facial Expression: Keep both eyes open, mouth closed, and face centered looking straight ahead.

Related Guides & Tutorials

100% Client-Side Privacy Guarantee

All processing runs locally inside your browser using JavaScript and HTML5 APIs. Your data, files, and inputs are never uploaded to any remote server. Complete privacy by design.

Frequently Asked Questions

A US passport photo must be exactly 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) or 600 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI.
Your head must measure between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (25 mm to 35 mm) from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head.

Cite This Tool

Referencing this tool in a paper, article, or bibliography? Copy a ready-made citation below.

NexLove.org. (2026). US Passport Photo [Software]. https://nexlove.org/tools/us-passport-photo.html
“US Passport Photo.” NexLove.org, 2026, nexlove.org/tools/us-passport-photo.html.
NexLove.org (2026) US Passport Photo. Available at: https://nexlove.org/tools/us-passport-photo.html (Accessed: 2026).
@misc{nexlove_us_passport_photo,
  title = {US Passport Photo},
  author = {{NexLove.org}},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://nexlove.org/tools/us-passport-photo.html}
}

Embed This Tool

Add the live US Passport Photo tool to your own website with this snippet — it loads the real, working tool in an iframe, not a static screenshot.

<iframe src="https://nexlove.org/embed/us-passport-photo.html" width="100%" height="600" style="border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px" title="US Passport Photo — NexLove.org" loading="lazy"></iframe>

About the US Passport Photo

The US Passport Photo is designed to perform advanced image processing directly in your web browser. This means your files are never uploaded to a remote server, ensuring complete privacy and significantly faster processing times.

How it Works

  • Client-Side Rendering: Utilizes the HTML5 Canvas API to manipulate pixels locally on your device.
  • Format Support: Handles standard web formats including JPEG, PNG, WebP, and in many cases, SVG and GIF.
  • Zero Compression Loss: Unless explicitly converting or compressing, the original image resolution and quality are preserved.

Security Note: Because all processing happens locally, this tool is safe for handling sensitive or proprietary imagery.

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