United States - Passport Requirements
Official guide with instant photo creation
Photo Specifications:
- Dimensions: 2x2 inches (51x51mm)
- Face Height: 50-69% of photo
- Eye Position: 31-44% from top
- Background: White/Light colored
- Quantity Required: 1 photo
Expression & Pose:
- neutral expression required
- closed mouth expression required
- Eyes open and clearly visible
- Face directly toward camera
- No shadows on face or background
Photo taken within last 6 months, no glasses unless medically necessary with doctor note, neutral expression, no digital alterations, color photo on matte or glossy paper, no uniforms, religious headgear allowed if worn daily
Take or Upload Your Photo
Use a high-quality camera or smartphone in good lighting. Face the camera directly with a neutral expression.
AI Processing
Our AI automatically detects your face and adjusts sizing to meet official requirements.
Download & Print
Get your compliant photo in multiple formats ready for printing or digital submission.
- Wearing glasses (unless medically necessary)
- Smiling with teeth showing
- Incorrect head positioning or size
- Poor lighting creating shadows
- Using old photos (older than 6 months)
AI-powered photo creation with instant compliance verification
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Quality Requirements:
- • Minimum 600x600 pixels resolution
- • File size: 100KB - 10MB
- • Formats: JPG, PNG, HEIC
- • Sharp, well-lit, high quality image
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What are the exact requirements for United States - Passport?
United States - Passport must follow international ICAO standards with specific requirements including 2x2 inches (51x51mm), neutral expression, proper face positioning (50-69% of photo height), and white background. The photo must be recent (within 6 months) and show clear facial features.
How does your AI ensure compliance with United States requirements?
Our AI uses advanced computer vision to automatically detect facial features, measure proportions, validate eye positioning, check background colors, and ensure all specifications match the official United States government requirements for Passport photos.
Can I use this photo for other United States documents?
This photo is specifically formatted for Passport applications. Different document types may have different size requirements. Check our other United States document photo pages for specific requirements.
What if my photo is rejected?
Our photos are designed to meet all official requirements. If your photo is rejected due to compliance issues (not printing quality), we provide support to help create a replacement photo at no additional cost.