Photo requirements guides

U.S. passport photo (2x2 in print)

Intended use

Printable 2x2 inch photo for a paper U.S. passport application.

Output produced by BrainDV

Dimensions

600 × 600 pixels

Print size

2 × 2 inches at 300 dpi

File limits

Format

JPEG

Composition

Head height (chin to top of head)

50% to 68.75% of image height

Eye height, measured from the bottom edge

56.25% to 68.75% of image height

Background

Plain white or off-white

Eyeglasses

Not allowed

Religious head covering

Allowed for religious reasons, as described by the source; the full face must be visible

Photo age

Taken within the last 6 months

Known limitations

• Print output is a 600x600 px image at 300 dpi; actual print size depends on the user's printer or print service.

Sources

Authority: U.S. Department of State

• https://travel.state.gov/en/passports/apply/help/photos.html
• https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/photos/photo-composition-template.html

Sources retrieved on October 17, 2026

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