Size
2 x 2 in
USCIS photo tool
Prepare a USCIS-style 2x2 photo with digital and print-ready outputs.

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Photos processed
ICAO 9303 compliant photos
Our photos meet ICAO 9303 (international) requirements for biometric passports and other IDs.
As used for
U.S. applications covered
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:
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3. Upload your photo:
Accepted formats: .jpg, .png, .heic, .gif
Maximum file size: 10 MB
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Document photo specs
Size
2 x 2 in
Online submission
Print-ready
Head size
1-1.38 in
Background
White/off-white
Resolution
300 dpi print
Printable
Yes
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.
Take a selfie and upload it to our online tool.

In 30 seconds, your portrait is transformed into an ID photo.

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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
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Independent preparation tool. Final acceptance is decided by the U.S. agency, embassy, or consulate reviewing the application.
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Customer ratings
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