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US Passport Photo Maker

Get a perfect US passport photo — fast, easy, and formatted to the official US requirements.

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3-Minute Passport Photo

Take your photo at home. No driving or waiting in line.

3-Minute Passport Photo

Professional Service

Smart formatting + passport-photo specialists = clear feedback.

Professional Service

100% Compliance

Acceptance or a money-back guarantee.

100% Compliance

How do our mobile and web apps work?

Get a compliant passport photo in minutes — here's how simple it is.

Take or upload a photo

Use a photo you already have or take a new one. We double-check it against the requirements.

We format it to spec

Your photo is cropped and resized to the exact official size with a clean, uniform background.

Get expert verification

A specialist reviews your passport photo and prepares the final file before delivery.

Taking a passport selfie at home

Why use our US passport photo service?

Get comfortable at home, grab your phone, and take a few photos. Get results you're happy with.

Independence

No need to drive or wait in line. Take a photo wherever you are, with just your smartphone.

Trusted service

A growing base of customers and thousands of photos prepared to the official standard. (Example copy — edit with your real numbers.)

Professional support

Questions about your photo? Our team is happy to help you get it right.

Acceptance guarantee

A specialist verifies your photo to make sure it meets the official requirements — or your money back.

Passport photo-taking tips

Follow these guidelines to get the perfect passport picture.

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Consider the distance
1

Consider the distance

Keep your front camera 16–20 in (40–50 cm) from your face. For rear cameras, keep a 4–6 ft (1–2 m) distance.

Keep your head and body straight
2

Keep your head and body straight

Look directly into the camera and avoid tilting. Portrait/bokeh mode is not acceptable for passport photos.

Prepare good lighting
3

Prepare good lighting

Shoot in daylight, e.g. near a window. Shadows on your face or the background are not allowed.

US passport photos — technical details

US passport photo example
Size2×2 in (51×51 mm)
Resolution≥ 300 dpi
Suitable for online submission?Yes
Printable?Yes
Background colorWhite or off-white
Head height1 – 1⅜ in (25–35 mm)
Written by Editorial teamReviewed by our team

Your guide to US passport photos

A passport photo is a crucial part of your travel document, and getting it right is essential. Here are the basic US passport photo requirements to know before you start.

  • Size: 2 inches by 2 inches (51 mm × 51 mm).
  • Quality: Clear and in focus, without visible pixels or printer dots.
  • Background: Uniform, plain, white or off-white.
  • Lighting: Well-lit, with no shadows on the face, neck or shoulders.
  • Face: Neutral expression, looking directly at the camera.

Photos for every document

US Passport Photo · 2×2 inUS Visa Photo (DS-160) · 2×2 inGreen Card Photo · 2×2 inUS Citizenship / Naturalization · 2×2 inBaby Passport Photo · 2×2 inOther Visa Photo · Varies by country

Questions

Will my photo meet the requirements?

Each photo is formatted to the official US passport specification and checked against the official requirements before you download it. If it's ever rejected, we'll fix it or refund you.

How long does it take?

It's instant. The moment you order, your photo is validated and ready to download in your account — if anything needs fixing, we tell you exactly what to change.

Do you edit my face?

No. We only crop and resize to the official format and prepare a clean background. We never retouch or alter your face — many governments reject AI-edited photos.

What does it cost?

Your first photo is $0.99, which includes a 7-day trial. After that your membership renews at $49.99/month for up to 30 photos, and you can cancel anytime in one click.

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