US passport photo maker
Make a US passport photo online
Create a 2 x 2 inch style US passport photo as a 600 x 600 px JPG. Use the crop guide to center the head, choose a white or off-white background, and download without uploading your photo to a server.
Kodotools · Last updated: June 2026 · Photos stay on your device
Upload your photo
JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, or HEIF. Cropping and export happen locally in your browser.
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How it works
Choose a clear portrait.
Use US 2x2 or custom pixels.
Align head and shoulders.
Save JPG or a print sheet.
Country and document preset
Selected preset
Correct size and format are only part of the requirement. Lighting, expression, and background quality still matter.
Requirement tips
- Use a white or very light plain background.
- Look straight at the camera with eyes open.
- Avoid glasses, glare, heavy shadows, or covered eyes.
- Keep the full head and shoulders visible before cropping.
Crop and position
Align head and shoulders
Drag the photo inside the frame. Keep the top of head and chin near the guide bands.
Background canvas fill
First use may take time because the AI model loads in your browser. After that, browser cache should make it faster.
When removal is enabled, the selected fill color replaces the transparent background. Drag and zoom the photo above to adjust the subject position.
Output settings
Compliance check
Live preview
Upload a photo to start.
Quick print presets
Paper and layout
Sheet preview
4x6 sheet - 8 copies
Download a print sheet JPG and ask the photo shop for the same paper size.
Digital photo
Print sheet
Related tools
US 2x2 preset
Output built around the US 2 x 2 photo size
For U.S. passport photos, the Department of State lists a 2 x 2 inch photo with a white or off-white background and specific head-size guidance. Kodotools prepares the square 600 x 600 px JPG locally in your browser.
Correct size and format are only part of the requirement. Use a real passport-style photo with clean lighting, a plain background, and a neutral expression.
How it works
Three steps from phone photo to passport-size JPG
Upload locally
Choose a photo from your device. JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC are handled in the browser.
Crop with guides
Drag and zoom until the top of head and chin sit inside the guide bands.
Download JPG
Export a 600 x 600 px JPG. Check the official photo page for face position, glasses, expression, lighting, and background rules before submitting.
Requirements
US passport photo size in pixels
| Requirement | US passport photo setting |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 600 x 600 pixels / 2 x 2 inch ratio |
| Format | JPG download |
| Background | White or off-white background |
| Head size | Official print guidance says chin to head top should be 1 to 1 3/8 inches |
| Important note | Do not alter your appearance with filters, AI retouching, or heavy editing |
Kodotools sets the size and format. Always check the current U.S. Department of State photo guidance before submitting.
FAQ
US passport photo questions
What size is a US passport photo?
The U.S. Department of State lists passport photos as 2 x 2 inches, with the head between 1 and 1 3/8 inches from chin to top of head.
What pixel size should I use for a US passport photo online?
A square 600 x 600 px JPG is a practical digital export for a 2 x 2 inch passport-style photo. Check your application channel before submission.
Can I wear glasses in a US passport photo?
The U.S. photo guidance says to take off eyeglasses for your photo.
Is the photo uploaded to Kodotools?
No. Cropping, background fill, and JPG export happen in your browser.
Does this guarantee acceptance?
No. It helps with size and format only. Lighting, expression, face position, shadows, and official review still matter.
Guides
Passport photo guides
Country, size, crop, background, and file-format notes for passport-style uploads.
Passport photo size guide
Common country sizes, pixels, millimeters, file limits, and official source links.
Read guide →Passport photo size in pixels
Pakistan, US, 2x2, 35x45, and UK digital pixel sizes explained.
Read guide →DGIP passport photo size
350 x 467 pixels, JPG format, white background, and 3MB limit.
Read guide →