🇺🇸 United States
United States passport photo size
The published requirements, and how to meet them with the phone you already have.
Requirements
| Photo size | 51 × 51 mm (2.01 × 2.01 in) |
|---|---|
| Head height | 50–69% of the photo height |
| Eye line | about 38% down from the top edge |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Digital size | 600 × 600 px, up to 10 MB |
| File format | jpeg/png/heic |
| Retouching | Not allowed. The photo must not be digitally altered beyond cropping. |
| Background replacement | Not allowed. Shoot against a wall of the required colour. |
| Where to take it | You can take this photo yourself. |
- Glasses are not allowed.
- A neutral expression or a natural slight smile is accepted.
Source: travel.state.gov passports/photos. Rules change — check the issuing authority before you submit.
How to take it yourself
01
Pick United States and Passport
PhotoSpec loads the 51×51 mm spec above.
02
Shoot with guidance
An on-screen frame keeps the head at 50–69% and the eyes at 38%.
03
Check
Lighting, focus, framing and expression are scored before saving.
04
Save
Cropped to 51×51 mm (600×600 px), straight to your gallery.
Take your United States passport photo
Processed on your phone. Photos are not uploaded.