United States Passport Photo Requirements

Official 2026 size, background, and compliance rules for United States Passport photos. AI-powered — resize, remove background, and validate in seconds.

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Size
51×51mm
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Pixels
600×600
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Resolution
300 DPI
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Background
White

United States Passport Photo Specifications

RequirementSpecification
Photo Dimensions51 × 51 mm
Digital Size600 × 600 px
Resolution300 DPI
Background ColorWhite
Head Coverage50% – 69% of photo height
Max File Size9.765625 MB
Accepted FormatsJPEG
GlassesNot Allowed
Head CoveringNot Allowed
SmilingAllowed

How to Make a Compliant United States Passport Photo

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Take a clear photo

Stand in front of a plain wall in natural light. Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression. No filters.

2

Upload to our AI Studio

Click the "Create Photo" button above and upload your image. Our AI processes United States Passport requirements automatically.

3

AI resizes & validates

We crop to 51×51mm, set 600×600px at 300 DPI, and replace your background to White.

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Download & print

Download your compliant United States Passport photo in JPEG format, ready to submit or print.

⚠️ Additional Notes

US State Department: All ID photos (passport, visa, green card) use same 2x2" specification. No eyeglasses allowed.

✅ AI Compliance Checklist

  • ✅ Exact 51×51mm dimensions
  • ✅ White background (auto-applied)
  • ✅ 50–69% head coverage
  • ✅ 300 DPI resolution
  • ✅ No glasses check
  • ✅ Natural expression
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Other United States Documents

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Frequently Asked Questions — United States Passport Photo

What size is a United States Passport photo?

The required size for a United States Passport photo is 51mm × 51mm (600×600 pixels at 300 DPI).

What background is required for a United States Passport photo?

The background must be White. Our AI automatically replaces the background to meet this requirement.

Are glasses allowed in a United States Passport photo?

Glasses are NOT allowed in United States Passport photos. They must be removed for a compliant submission.

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