US Visa & Passport Photo Maker (2x2 Inches)
US passport and visa photos require exact dimensions of 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm, or 600 x 600 pixels at 300 DPI). The head must measure between 1 inch and 1-3/8 inches (25 to 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head against a plain white background.
Interactive Processing Tool
Process your images directly inside your browser below.
Passport Photo Maker
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Supported: JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP • Max file size: 100 MB
Technical Specifications & Requirements
Official US Department of State Photo Guidelines
US passport applications and DS-160 non-immigrant visa forms are subject to automatic facial biometric scanning. Photos are rejected if the applicant is wearing eyeglasses, smiling with teeth showing, facing off-center, or if the background has shadows or patterns.
Pixena overlays the official government biometric template directly over your portrait, allowing you to position your eyes and chin with millimeter accuracy before exporting single digital photos or a printable 4x6" photo card containing 6 identical passport photos.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I wear glasses in a US passport photo?
No. The US Department of State prohibited eyeglasses in passport photos starting in 2016 (unless a signed medical waiver is provided).
Are sensitive visa photos stored or sent to a cloud server?
No! All face alignment and photo generation runs 100% inside your local browser. Your personal biometric photos remain strictly on your device.
Can I print this at a local pharmacy or print kiosk?
Yes, download the 4x6 inch (10x15cm) printable sheet and print it for a few cents at any standard photo kiosk (CVS, Walgreens, Walmart).
Can I use this for the DS-160 online visa application?
Yes, export the single digital JPEG at 600x600 pixels and under 240KB as required by the CEAC DS-160 submission portal.
What facial expression is required?
A neutral facial expression with both eyes open, looking directly into the camera lens with mouth closed.
Is this tool free?
Yes, 100% free with zero fees, no watermarks, and no sign-up required.
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