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 pick borderless if your printer supports it. 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.