What size is a US Passport photo?

51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in). Digital export in this catalog is 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI.

What is the US Passport photo size in pixels?

600 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI in the PicsForm catalog. Re-check the live portal if it publishes a different pixel cap.

Can I smile in a US Passport photo?

Neutral expression, mouth closed

What background does a US Passport photo need?

Plain white (#FFFFFF). Keep it even — no pattern, shadow, or extra people.

What head size does US Passport require?

Chin-to-crown should occupy 50–69% of the photo height (1.00 in (25.5 mm) to 1.38 in (35.2 mm)).

Can I take a US Passport photo with my phone?

Yes, if the camera is at eye level, the face is sharp, lighting is even, and the crop matches the published size. PicsForm can check a phone portrait against this document’s catalog rules. It cannot invent missing shoulders or guarantee an embassy will accept the file.

Can I use an old US Passport photo?

Most authorities want a recent likeness (often within six months) that still looks like you. Reuse an old file only if it still matches the current size, background, and appearance rules.

Can I use an AI-generated or digitally altered US Passport photo in 2026?

No. U.S. Department of State guidance for 2026 requires an unaltered original photo. Digital backdrops, beauty filters, and AI face edits are not allowed. PicsForm only resizes the file to official pixels. See /us-passport-photo-ai-rules-2026.

India · OCI card photo size from India (2×2 inch)

OCI photo from India — match the 2×2 inch requirement

OCI photo rules follow a 2×2 inch US-style crop. Confirm the latest MEA / VFS guidance for your case, then let PicsForm check size, head height, and background.

A US Passport photo must be 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in), usually 600 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI, with a white background and head height 50–69% of the frame. PicsForm maps this to U.S. Department of State / USCIS (travel.state.gov) for United States, last checked Aug 18, 2026. Official size & rules

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Expected look · sample portraits

US Passport sample square 2×2-style crop 1 — illustrative, not a real applicant — Square crop example 1

US Passport sample square 2×2-style crop 2 — illustrative, not a real applicant — Square crop example 2

Illustrative sample faces — not real applicants. Your download keeps your own identity pixels.

Exact photo specifications

Print size: 51 × 51 mm
Digital pixels: 600 × 600 px @ 300 DPI
Head height: 50–69% of frame
Eye line from bottom: 56–69%
Background: white (#FFFFFF)
Expression: Neutral expression required
Glasses: Not allowed
Head covering: Not allowed (except religious/medical where policy permits)
Typical max file size: 240 KB
Common print: 2 × 2 in

MEA / OCI Services: square photo not less than 51×51 mm (2×2 in) with about 80% face coverage; plain light-coloured background (not white); JPEG typically 200×200 to 900×900 px, max 200 KB.

Official reference: government source

Composition checklist

Face the camera straight on — both eyes open, no tilt.
Keep the head inside the 50–69% height band.
Plain white background (#FFFFFF).
Closed-mouth neutral expression.
Remove glasses unless a medical exception applies.
No filters, beauty retouching, or cropped group photos.

Create this photo in PicsForm

Open Create with US Passport pre-selected — you land on upload.
Upload or capture a clear portrait.
Review the compliance report; fix hard failures.
Download the digital file (and optional print sheet).

PicsForm helps you meet published rules but does not guarantee acceptance by any government or visa centre.

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