US Passport Photo Size Resizer (Printed 2×2 in & Online Renewal)
Format your portrait to official US Department of State specifications with 50–69% head framing guides. 100% free and private in your browser.
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Official US Department of State Requirements: Printed 2 × 2 Inch & Online Renewal
Separate physical 2×2 in print measurements from online renewal and visa specifications
Printed photo requirements: For paper passport applications and consular acceptance facilities, the US Department of State mandates physical dimensions of 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) with head height from chin to crown between 1 inch and 1⅜ inches (25 mm to 35 mm, or 50% to 69% of the frame) on photo-quality paper.
Digital photo requirements (US Online Passport Renewal): For online passport renewal through the official Department of State portal (online-renewal-photo.html), the upload must be a digital photo between 54 KB and 10 MB in file size, in JPG, PNG, HEIC, or HEIF format. The official online passport renewal system does not impose a 600×600 px or 240 KB ceiling.
US Visa specifications (Distinct Workflow): Digital image specifications requiring 600 × 600 to 1200 × 1200 pixels at 300 DPI and a 240 KB maximum file size apply specifically to US Visa applications (DS-160) and Diversity Visa (DV) lottery entries under State Department visa regulations. These limits must not be conflated with universal passport renewal requirements.
Important guidelines: Eyeglasses are strictly prohibited in all US passport photography. The background must be plain white or off-white with no shadows beneath the chin or behind the ears. Modifyle assists with sizing and framing previews locally in your browser, but cannot guarantee official government acceptance.
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US Online Passport Renewal (Digital Upload 54 KB–10 MB)
Official US Department of State online passport renewal specifications (online-renewal-photo.html) require a digital photo file between 54 KB and 10 MB in file size, in JPG, PNG, HEIC, or HEIF format. The official passport renewal service does NOT enforce a 600×600 px or 240 KB ceiling (those limits apply to US Visas).
Printed Photo Requirements (2 × 2 Inches / 51 × 51 mm)
Printed photo requirements for postal paper submissions and acceptance facilities mandate physical dimensions of 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) with head height from bottom of chin to top of head between 1 inch and 1⅜ inches (25 mm to 35 mm, or 50% to 69% of the frame).
US Visa (DS-160) & Diversity Visa Entries (Separate Workflow)
Under State Department Visa regulations (travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/...), digital image requirements for online visa applications (DS-160) and the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery require a square JPEG measuring between 600 × 600 px and 1200 × 1200 px at 300 DPI, with file size ≤ 240 KB. These limits apply specifically to US Visas, not online passport renewal.
USCIS Green Card & Naturalization Forms
USCIS forms (I-485 adjustment of status, I-130 alien relative, N-400 citizenship) mandate standard 2×2 inch identity photos adhering to Department of State biometric standards.
How It Works in 3 Simple Steps
Take a Clean Snapshot
Take a front-facing photo against a white wall with both ears visible and glasses removed.
Align to 50–69% Guide
Pan and zoom your face inside the biometric oval until chin and crown match the 1 to 1⅜ inch guide lines.
Export Photo
Download photo formatted for 2×2 in printing, online renewal (54 KB–10 MB), or DS-160 visa submission (600×600 px, ≤ 240 KB).
- The 600×600 to 1200×1200 px and 240 KB maximum limits originate from US Department of State Visa (DS-160) regulations, not online passport renewal. The official online passport renewal portal accepts JPG, PNG, HEIC, and HEIF files between 54 KB and 10 MB.
- Printed passport photos must be 2×2 inches (51×51 mm) with 1–1⅜ in head height. Keep physical print dimensions separate from digital upload rules.
- Eyeglasses are strictly prohibited in all US passport photography by the Department of State. Even clear daily-wear prescription glasses are not permitted.
- Modifyle assists with sizing and framing previews locally in your browser, but cannot guarantee government acceptance.
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Step-by-Step Technical Guides
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Frequently paired utilitiesFormat 35x45mm photos for French, German, Italian, and European visas.
Biometric framing for Schengen, UK, India, and Canada.
Format 35x45mm photos for Passport Seva and OCI cards.
Ensure files stay within portal-specific upload byte limits.