2×2 Photo Maker
The 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) format is used for US passports, US visas, green card and USCIS applications, and several other countries. Make yours online in under a minute.
Before you upload
✓✅ Recommended
Good starting photo
×❌ Too close
Avoid close-up selfies
×❌ Poor lighting
Avoid backlighting and strong shadows
Face forward, head and shoulders visible, even light and a plain background.
Recorded photo preset
Output: 51 × 51 mm · 600 × 600 px @ 300 DPI
The free file is a watermarked preview, not a submission-ready official photo.
HD download includes the exact-size digital photo, a 600 DPI print master, and a ready-to-print 4×6" sheet.
What is a 2x2 photo?
A 2x2 photo is a square photograph measuring exactly 2 inches by 2 inches (51 × 51 mm). It is the standard format for United States travel documents: passports, passport renewals (form DS-82), visa applications (DS-160), and most USCIS immigration forms.
The photo must show your full face on a plain white or off-white background, with your head measuring between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (25–35 mm) from chin to crown. Our tool applies these proportions automatically and shows guide lines so you can verify the head position before downloading.
Documents that use the 2x2 format include the US passport, India passport and OCI card, Saudi Arabia visa, and Mexico visa, among others. If you need a different size, pick your country in the tool above or browse all photo sizes.
Frequently asked questions
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
Cropping, resizing and basic checks are handled in your browser whenever possible. Your photo is uploaded temporarily only when a feature requires server-side processing, and temporary files are automatically deleted.
Will my photo be accepted by the authorities?
The tool crops your photo to the selected document dimensions and places head-position guides based on the current database record. You are responsible for confirming the issuing authority's current rules and following the posing guidance (neutral expression, no glasses, even lighting).
How do I print my passport photo?
The HD download includes a 4×6 inch print sheet with several copies laid out with cut lines. Print it at any pharmacy, photo kiosk or online print service as a standard 4×6 photo, then cut along the lines.
What does the free version include?
You can use the quality checks, cropping, all size presets and background removal where the selected document permits it, then download a watermarked preview for free. The one-time HD purchase removes the watermark and adds the print sheet.
What kind of photo should I start with?
Use a sharp, well-lit photo taken straight-on at eye level, with your full head and shoulders visible and some space around them. Avoid harsh shadows, hats and glasses.