Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Cropping and resizing happen entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your photo never leaves your device.

What is the exact US passport photo size?

The US State Department requires a 2x2 inch photo, which this tool exports as 600x600 pixels at 300 DPI.

What does the head-size guide show?

The oval marks the target head-height zone (1 to 1 3/8 inch, chin to top of hair) and the dashed lines mark the acceptable eye-line zone, per official passport photo guidance.

Does this tool check the background or lighting?

No. It only crops and resizes to the correct dimensions. Take the source photo against a plain white or off-white background with even lighting before uploading.

Will this guarantee my photo is accepted?

The guide helps you match the size and head-placement requirements, but final acceptance depends on background, lighting, expression, and print quality, which are your responsibility to verify.

Can I use this for other countries' passport photos?

This tool is sized for the US 2x2 inch standard. Other countries use different dimensions, so check your destination country's requirements separately.

Passport Photo USA

Name: Passport Photo USA
Availability: InStock
Author: Nham Vu

Upload a photo, align it with the head-size guide, and download a 600x600px (2x2 in, 300 DPI) US passport photo.

Upload & Align

Click or drag & drop a photo JPEG, PNG, WebP supported

Zoom: 100%

Show head-size guide

Output: 2×2 in · 600×600 px · 300 DPI (US passport spec)

Drag to reposition • Scroll or use slider to zoom • Fit your chin and eyes inside the guide

Upload a photo to get started. Keep eyes between the dashed lines and chin near the bottom of the oval.

Summary

Upload a photo, align it with the head-size guide, and download a 600x600px (2x2 in, 300 DPI) US passport photo.

How it works

Click "Upload Photo" or drag and drop an image onto the canvas area.
Drag the image to center your face inside the head-size guide.
Use the zoom slider or mouse wheel to scale your head between the guide lines.
Toggle the guide overlay on or off to check your alignment.
Click "Download Photo" to export a 600x600px PNG (2x2 in at 300 DPI).

Use cases

Prepare a US passport application photo from a phone photo.
Resize a photo to the 2x2 inch, 600x600px passport spec before printing.
Check head size and eye-line placement against the official guide.
Produce a passport-ready photo for renewals or Global Entry applications.
Create a same-day backup photo before a passport office visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-07-22 · Reviewed by Nham Vu