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How to Resize Image to 2×2 Inches for US Passport Photo Online (Free)
📅 Updated August 2026 · ⏱️ 4 min read
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.
US Passport Photo Requirements (2026)
| 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 |
Step-by-Step: Make a 2×2 Passport Photo with ShiftPx
Step 1: Remove Background (Optional but Recommended)
If your photo doesn't have a white background:
- Go to ShiftPx Background Remover
- Upload your photo → click Remove Background
- Select White as the background color
- Download the result
Step 2: Crop to Square (1:1)
- Go to ShiftPx Image Cropper
- Upload your photo
- Select 1:1 (Square) from the aspect ratio dropdown
- Position the crop area so your head is centered and fills about 60% of the frame
- Click Crop & Download
Step 3: Resize to 600×600 Pixels
- Go to ShiftPx Image Resizer
- Upload the cropped image
- Select Exact Size mode
- Enter 600 width and 600 height
- Download your finished passport photo
💡 Pro Tip: 600×600 pixels equals exactly 2×2 inches at 300 DPI (the standard print resolution). For visa applications that need 2×2 inches at 600 DPI, use 1200×1200 pixels instead.
Passport Photo Sizes for Other Countries
| 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 |
FAQ
Can I take a passport photo with my phone?
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.
Is 2x2 the same as 51x51mm?
Yes. 2 inches = 50.8mm, rounded to 51mm. They're the same specification.
What DPI should my passport photo be?
300 DPI is the standard. At 300 DPI, a 2×2 inch photo = 600×600 pixels.