US passport photo maker
Make a US passport photo online
Create a US passport-style photo with the 2 x 2 inch square ratio and a practical 600 x 600 px JPG export. Use the crop guide to center the head and shoulders, check the white/off-white background, and download without uploading your photo to a server.
Kodotools · Last updated: July 4, 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
Built around the U.S. 2 x 2 passport photo rule
The U.S. Department of State lists the printed passport photo size as 2 x 2 inches, with the head centered and measured from chin to top of head. Kodotools prepares a square 600 x 600 px JPG, which is a practical 300 DPI export for a 2 x 2 inch photo.
This page is for preparing the photo file. Acceptance still depends on the official review: recent photo, plain white or off-white background, clear face, even lighting, no filters, and correct expression.
Official photo checks
Before you export, check these U.S. rules
| Photo age | Use a color photo taken in the last 6 months. |
| Background | Use a plain white or off-white background without shadows, texture, or objects. |
| Face position | Face the camera directly with eyes open and the head centered. |
| Editing | Do not use filters, AI retouching, or digital changes that alter appearance. |
| Glasses | Remove eyeglasses unless you have a documented medical exception. |
Print vs digital
2x2 inches is the official size; 600x600 is the export
For printed U.S. passport photos, the official size is 2 x 2 inches. A 600 x 600 px image maps to that square size at 300 DPI, which is why many online tools use 600x600 for a digital preparation file.
For online renewal, the Department of State says digital photos can be JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC, or HEIF and should fall within its file-size range. Kodotools exports JPG, so confirm the current upload screen before submitting.
How it works
Three steps from phone photo to passport-size JPG
Upload locally
Choose a clear front-facing color photo. The processing stays inside your browser.
Use the US preset
The US 2x2 preset creates a square crop and a 600 x 600 px JPG export.
Check official rules
Review face position, glasses, expression, lighting, and background before submitting.
Requirements
US passport photo size in pixels
| Requirement | US passport photo setting |
|---|---|
| Official print size | 2 x 2 inches / 51 x 51 mm |
| Kodotools export | 600 x 600 px JPG, a practical 300 DPI square export |
| Background | Plain white or off-white background, without shadows or texture |
| Head size | Official print guidance says chin to head top should be 1 to 1 3/8 inches |
| Digital upload note | Online renewal guidance lists JPG/JPEG/PNG/HEIC/HEIF and a 54KB to 10MB file-size range |
| 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.
Is 600 x 600 pixels the same as 2 x 2 inches?
600 x 600 px is a square digital export that maps to 2 x 2 inches at 300 DPI. The official U.S. size is the physical 2 x 2 inch photo; pixels are a digital preparation setting.
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.
What background do I need for a US passport photo?
Use a plain white or off-white background. Avoid shadows, texture, objects, lines, and uneven lighting around the head.
Can I wear glasses in a US passport photo?
The U.S. photo guidance says to take off eyeglasses for your photo.
What file type and file size does online renewal use?
U.S. online renewal guidance lists JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC, or HEIF files and says the file size should be between 54KB and 10MB. Kodotools exports JPG, so check the current upload screen before submitting.
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 →