Size
2 x 2 in
2×2 photo tool
2×2 Photo Maker
Make a 2×2 inch photo (51×51 mm / 600×600 px) for US passport, visa, and green card — auto-cropped and compliance-checked.
U.S. passport photo for paper applicationsFree preview first
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Photos processed
ICAO 9303COMPLIANT
ICAO 9303 compliant photos
Our photos meet ICAO 9303 (international) requirements for biometric passports and other IDs.
As used for
U.S. applications covered
U.S. Passport2x2 print or digital
Visa DS-160600x600 JPEG upload
Green CardUSCIS-style photos
DV LotteryDiversity Visa entry
Passport Photo Maker: From Selfie to an ID Photo
Create ID or visa photos with our online service. All you need is a smartphone or a laptop — PhotoGov takes care of the rest. Follow these simple steps:
PhotoGov is an independent service. We are not affiliated with any government, embassy, or consulate. All information on this website is based on official government requirements and verified primary sources. Final acceptance is determined solely by the issuing authority.
Document photo specs
U.S. passport photo for paper applications
Online submission
Print-ready
Head size
1-1.38 in
Background
White/off-white
Resolution
300 dpi print
Printable
Yes
How Our 2×2 Photo Maker Maker Works
Photo Gov app makes photos for U.S. passports, visas, green cards, and DV Lottery applications. The uploaded portrait does not have to be perfect - our checker prepares it for official requirements and a ready-to-download ID picture.
1
Photo Upload
Take a selfie and upload it to our online tool.
2
Processing
In 30 seconds, your portrait is transformed into an ID photo.
Processing...
3
Checkout
Select options or add expert verification.
4
Download
Get high-quality photos in digital or printable format.
For users in the United States: U.S. passport photos must remain natural. Our platform provides sizing, cropping, background and review tools for your chosen document.
Outputs
2x2 inch photo, 4x6 print sheet, digital file
Checkout
Free preview, paid clean download
Independent preparation tool. Final acceptance is decided by the U.S. agency, embassy, or consulate reviewing the application.
2×2 photo tool photo — quick answer
- Size
- 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)
- Pixels
- 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI
- Background
- Plain white or off-white
- Used for
- US passport, visa (DS-160), green card
- Cost
- Free compliance check; paid clean download
Frequently asked questions
What is a 2×2 photo?
A 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) square photo, 600 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI, used for US passports, visas, and green cards.
What is 2×2 inches in pixels?
At 300 DPI, 2 × 2 inches is 600 × 600 pixels.
Can I take a 2×2 photo at home?
Yes. Take a front-facing photo against a plain light wall and upload it; the tool crops it to exactly 2×2 in and checks compliance.
What background should a 2×2 photo have?
A plain white or off-white background with no shadows or objects behind you.
How was your photo check experience?
Your feedback helps us make passport and visa photo checks clearer and more reliable.
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Customer ratings
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