2×2 Inch Passport Photo Maker

Last Update: February 1, 2026

Create a fully compliant 2×2 inch US passport photo from home in just minutes. Upload your photo and our tool automatically formats it to official US passport standards, following the latest requirements from the U.S. Department of State.

No photo studio. No guesswork. No app downloads.

Why Choose IDPhotoDiy?

IDPhotoDiy helps you create a professional passport photo quickly and easily:

Exact 2×2 inch (51 × 51 mm) photo size
Correct head position and proportion
Plain white or off-white background
Fully compliant with US passport photo requirements
Photo ready in about 3 seconds
Retakes until you’re satisfied

If the result doesn’t look right, simply retake your photo and reprocess it instantly.

How IDPhotoDiy 2X2 photo converter Works

IDPhotoDiy 2X2 photo converter Works can convert your original photo into 2X2 inch format within a few seconds in just 4 steps:

Upload your photo

To start, Choose "United States" and then click "Passport(2X2 inch), Visa (2X2 inch),Citizenship (2 x 2 inch) ,Green card (2 x 2 inch) or DV lottery (2 x 2 inch) " according to your needs. Then click "Create your photo now" to upload your photo.

2. Crop your photo

Move the box and adjust the corners to make sure the chin and the top of the head must fit into the blue bars.

3. Click and Choose the Ajustment you like most

4. Download your photo

Get a passport-ready image suitable for printing and online submission.

US Passport Photo Requirements

Photo size: 2 × 2 inches
Head size: Between 1 inch and 1⅜ inches (22–35 mm), or 50%–69% of the image height
Background: White or off-white
Expression: Neutral, eyes open
Color: Required
Resolution: Minimum 300 DPI
File size limits:

Passport, visa, citizenship, or green card: 54 KB - 10 MB

DV Lottery: 240 KB or less

Not sure if your photo meets all requirements? IDPhotoDiy automatically handles sizing, background, and formatting for you.

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Other passport pictures guides

How to take passport photo in 5 steps?

Step 1: Use a digital camera or a smartphone to take a photo

Find someone to take the photo for you and selfie photo is not acceptable for passport photo application. If you have a tripod, use it. A tripod will make it easier to keep the camera steady and level. The distance of the person to the camera should be around 1 meter.

Step 2: Find a venue with good lighting

When taking photo, you should face the light, such as a nice bright window or the door. This can provide even lighting to avoid shadows on the face and background. The face must be evenly lit. There should be no shadows and glares on the face.

Note: No need to worry about the background as our online passport photo generator will automatically remove or change the background for you.

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Step 3: Wear properly for your passport photo

Do not wear uniforms. Wear regular street clothes in your photo.

Do not wear eyeglasses. If you wear glasses, sunglasses, or tinted glasses, take them off for your passport photo.

Your face must still be fully visible. Don’t let your hair drape over your face and obscure your eyes. If you have very long bangs that cover your eyebrows, you should pin them back with bobby pins. It’s best if your ears show, as well, but that won’t cause your photo to be rejected.

No hats are allowed in passport photos unless it is religious headgear such as a headscarf or yarmulke that you wear every day.

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