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Processing: Server-processed (Encrypted HTTPS)US Passport & Visa Photo Maker Online Free (2×2 inch / 600×600 px)
Format your portrait to official U.S. biometric dimensions (2 × 2 inches / 51 × 51 mm / 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI) for Form DS-11, DS-82, DS-160, and DV Lottery.Free to use100% Free & No Watermark
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TOOL OVERVIEW
Official U.S. Department of State Photo Dimensions (2 × 2 inches / 51 × 51 mm)
The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs requires a square 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) photograph for all U.S. passport applications (Form DS-11 and DS-82), nonimmigrant visa applications (Form DS-160), immigrant visas (Form DS-260), and the Diversity Visa (DV) Green Card Lottery.
For digital uploads on CEAC (DS-160/DS-260) and online passport renewal, the image must be a 1:1 square starting at 600 × 600 pixels (up to 1200 × 1200 pixels) in sRGB JPEG format under 240 KB, with head height measuring 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches (50%–69% of total height) against a plain white or off-white background.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & LIMITS
How US Passport Photo (2x2 inch) Works Under the Hood
Below are the verified technical parameters, batch limits, and processing details for US Passport Photo (2x2 inch):
| Specification | Technical Behavior |
|---|---|
| Processing Architecture | Server-processed via encrypted HTTPS API (ephemeral memory, deleted within 30 minutes) |
| Accepted Input Formats | JPG, JPEG, PNG, WEBP |
| Output Format | High-resolution 300 DPI JPEG (.jpg) |
| Batch Processing Limit | 10 files per batch |
| Configurable Parameters | Country (pakistan, usa, uk, schengen, india, canada…); DPI (72–600, default 300); Output format (jpeg, png, webp) |
| Transparency / Alpha Handling | Flattened onto solid background (JPEG does not store an alpha channel) |
How to Format a USA Passport Photo Online
This page pre-selects the "USA" preset (51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inches)) in our Passport Photo tool. Upload a well-lit front-facing portrait and generate a print-ready or portal-ready biometric image in seconds.
- Pre-Locked USA Preset: Automatically configured to 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inches) (600 × 600 px (at 300 DPI)).
- Authority Alignment: Designed around U.S. Department of State (Form DS-11, DS-82 & DS-160 Nonimmigrant Visa) framing ratios.
- Switch Presets Anytime: Easily export the same portrait for USA, UK, Schengen, India, Canada, or Pakistan if you are applying for multiple visas.
- Encrypted HTTPS & 30-Min Deletion: Processed over encrypted HTTPS and automatically deleted from temporary storage within 30 minutes.
REFERENCE MATRIX
US Passport Photo (2x2 inch) Reference Guide
| Specification | Official Requirement | Toolcolabs Preset |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Print Size | 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) | USA (2 × 2 in / 51 × 51 mm) Pre-selected |
| Digital Resolution (300 DPI) | 600 × 600 pixels (CEAC accepts 600×600 to 1200×1200 px) | 600 × 600 px (300 DPI JPEG) |
| Official Authority | U.S. Department of State — Bureau of Consular Affairs | Supported |
| Official Specification Source | U.S. Dept. of State Photo Composition Template (travel.state.gov) — Forms DS-11, DS-82, DS-160 & DV Lottery | Verified 1:1 Square Spec |
| Head Height & Eyeglasses Rule | Head height 25–35 mm (1 to 1 3/8 in); eyeglasses strictly prohibited since November 2016 | Biometric Center Framing |
Questions and answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact pixel and millimeter dimensions for a US passport or DS-160 visa photo?
A US passport and visa photo is a 1:1 square measuring 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm). At 300 DPI, that equals 600 × 600 pixels—the exact baseline resolution required by the U.S. Department of State CEAC DS-160 portal and DV Lottery.
Can I wear eyeglasses in a US passport or visa photo?
No. Since November 1, 2016, the U.S. Department of State strictly prohibits eyeglasses in all new passport and visa photographs, except in rare documented medical emergencies with a signed physician statement.
What is the file size limit for uploading a DS-160 or US passport photo online?
The U.S. Department of State CEAC portal requires a JPEG file less than or equal to 240 KB. Our 600 × 600 px JPEG output is naturally well under 240 KB, or you can use our Compress to 200KB tool for guaranteed compliance.
Does this 2×2 inch preset work for the US Green Card DV Lottery?
Yes. The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery uses the exact same 600 × 600 pixel (2 × 2 inch) square specification and head-proportion rules as the U.S. passport.
Does this tool remove backgrounds automatically?
This tool crops and formats your portrait to the official 2 × 2 inch (600 × 600 px) USA frame. If you need to replace a colored wall with a plain white background first, use our Change Background tool.
How long are my uploaded US passport photos retained?
Your portrait is processed over encrypted HTTPS in isolated session storage and automatically deleted within 30 minutes.