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US Dept of State & DS-160 Standard

US Passport Photo Maker (2×2 Inches / 600×600 px)

Create official 2x2 inch square photos for US passport applications, DS-160 visa forms, and DV Green Card lottery submissions. Easily export compliant digital files or 4×6 print cards.

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Prepare government-compliant passport photos for Pakistan, US, UK, Schengen, India, or custom sizes.

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U.S. Department of State Passport Photo Criteria

The Bureau of Consular Affairs processes millions of passport renewals annually and rejects photos that fail to conform with strict biometric scanning parameters. Below are the essential rules:

RequirementOfficial Rule
Print Dimensions2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)
Digital DimensionsMinimum 600 x 600 px, maximum 1200 x 1200 px (1:1 square)
Resolution300 DPI (dots per inch)
Head Height RatioBetween 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (50% to 69% of total height)
Eye HeightBetween 1 1/8 inches and 1 3/8 inches from bottom edge
Eyeglasses RuleStrictly prohibited (no exceptions without medical waiver)
Important Note on Shadows: Shadows on the face or behind the head on the background are the #1 cause of US passport photo rejection. Stand 3–4 feet in front of a white wall and illuminate your face evenly from both sides or face natural window light directly.

Frequently Asked Questions: US Passport Photos

Official Department of State rules clarified.

The digital image must be square (1:1 aspect ratio), with a minimum size of 600 x 600 pixels and a maximum of 1200 x 1200 pixels. In print, it must measure exactly 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) at 300 DPI. Toolchi exports 600 x 600 px at 300 DPI matching official Department of State specifications.
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