US Passport Photo Maker (2 × 2 inch)
Free, no sign-up, and your photo never leaves your device.
1. Photo
Drag to move. Keep the head and top of shoulders in the frame.
2. Size & paper
3. Preview & print
Printing tip: in the print dialog choose the same paper size, set scale to Actual size / 100% (not “Fit to page”), and turn borderless off (borderless enlarges the page and can cut off the edge photos). Sheets are 300 DPI.
US Passport Photo requirements
The US Department of State requires a 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) colour photo with the head measuring 1 to 1 3/8 inches (25–35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. US visa photos use the same size and head range. Source: official guidance.
- Print size: 51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in), 602 × 602 px at 300 DPI
- Head height: 25–35 mm from chin to top of head
- Copies per sheet: 2 on 4 × 6 in, 6 on 5 × 7 in / 5R, 15 on A4, 20 on US Letter
How to make it
- The US passport (2 × 2 in) template is already selected above. Upload a clear, front-facing photo.
- Zoom and drag until the top of the head touches the top red line and the chin sits inside the red band.
- Pick your paper, then download the PDF or press Print at 100% scale and cut along the marks.
| Template | Size (mm) | Size (in) | Pixels at 300 DPI | Official head height | On 4 × 6 in | On 5 × 7 in / 5R | On A4 | On US Letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States: US passport (2 × 2 in) | 51 × 51 mm | 2.01 × 2.01 in | 602 × 602 | 25–35 mm (source) | 2 | 6 | 15 | 20 |
| United States: US visa (2 × 2 in) | 51 × 51 mm | 2.01 × 2.01 in | 602 × 602 | 25–35 mm (source) | 2 | 6 | 15 | 20 |
Counts use 3 mm margins and 2 mm gaps with the best orientation. 4 × 6 is 102 × 152 mm, 5 × 7 is 127 × 178 mm. Head height is chin to top of head; “—” means no official range is published for printed photos.
FAQ
How do I print a US 2x2 passport photo on 4x6 paper?
Choose “US passport (2 × 2 in)” and 4 × 6 paper, crop your photo, then download the PDF or press Print at 100% scale. Two 2 × 2 photos fit on a 4 × 6 sheet with cutting gaps.
What head size is required for a US passport photo?
Between 1 and 1 3/8 inches (25–35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head, per travel.state.gov.
How many 2x2 photos fit on Letter paper?
Twenty 2 × 2 inch photos fit on a US Letter sheet with 3 mm margins and 2 mm gaps.