The US passport photo must be exactly 2×2 inches (51×51mm). CVS, Walgreens, and other pharmacies charge $15-17 for passport photos. With ShiftPx, you can make one for free in 2 minutes from any selfie or existing photo.
Automatic 600×600 px biometric oval guide, white background changer, and 4×6 printable sheet (6 photos ready to print at Walgreens for $0.35!).
Open US Passport Maker →| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 2×2 inches (51×51mm) |
| Pixels (at 300 DPI) | 600×600 px |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Head size | 1–1⅜ inches (25–35mm) from chin to top of head |
| Eye position | Between 1⅛ to 1⅜ inches from bottom of photo |
| File format | JPEG |
| File size (online submission) | Between 240KB and 10MB |
If your photo doesn't have a white background:
| Country | Size (mm) | Pixels (300 DPI) | Aspect Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 51×51 | 600×600 | 1:1 |
| India | 35×45 | 413×531 | 7:9 |
| UK / EU | 35×45 | 413×531 | 7:9 |
| Canada | 50×70 | 591×827 | 5:7 |
| Australia | 35×45 | 413×531 | 7:9 |
| China | 33×48 | 390×567 | ~2:3 |
Yes! Take a selfie against a white wall with good lighting, then use ShiftPx to crop and resize it to the required dimensions. Make sure your full face is visible with no shadows.
Yes. 2 inches = 50.8mm, rounded to 51mm. They're the same specification.
300 DPI is the standard. At 300 DPI, a 2×2 inch photo = 600×600 pixels.