Get a compliant US passport photo without the drugstore fee. Upload a picture, frame it with the State Department head-size guide, then download a 600×600 JPG for DS-160 or a 4×6 print sheet with six photos. Free, private, no signup.

Free Passport Photo Maker Online — 2×2 US Passport Photo and DS-160

Passport Photo Maker — Perfect 2×2 US Passport Photos at Home

Turn any selfie into a compliant US passport photo: drag to frame your face inside the guide, fine-tune the light, then download a 600×600 for DS-160 visa uploads or a 4×6 print sheet. No studio visit needed.

1. Upload your photo

JPG, PNG, or WebP. Take it against a plain white wall, facing the camera, no glasses — taken within the last 6 months. Nothing leaves your browser.

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Drop your photo here

or click to browse your files

100% private

Your photo is cropped and processed on a canvas inside your own browser. It is never uploaded, stored, or seen by anyone else.

No signup needed

No account, no watermark, no “pro” version — make unlimited passport photos and download every one of them.

Free forever

Official 2×2 sizing, DS-160 digital exports, and 4×6 print sheets — all free, as many times as you need them.

How to make a passport photo

1Upload a headshot
Stand against a plain white wall in even daylight, face the camera with a neutral expression, and take a clear photo from the shoulders up. Drop it onto the upload area.
2Frame your face
Drag the photo so your face sits inside the dashed oval guide — it marks the official head-size range. Zoom in if your head is too small, and line your eyes up with the eye line.
3Fix the lighting
Nudge brightness, exposure, and contrast so your face is evenly lit with no harsh shadows. Passport photos are rejected most often for bad lighting, so take a moment here.
4Download the right format
Pick the 600×600 digital file for DS-160 visa applications, or the 4×6 print sheet to print six photos at any drugstore or pharmacy photo kiosk.

Why use this passport photo maker

Official 2×2 inch sizing

The crop is a true square sized to the US passport standard — 2 by 2 inches — so your head lands at the required 1 to 1-3/8 inches automatically when you follow the guide.

Face guide built for the rules

A dashed oval shows the exact head-size range the State Department accepts, plus an eye line to keep your head level — the two things home photos get wrong most.

DS-160 digital export

One click gives you a 600×600 JPG that meets the minimum digital dimensions for DS-160 visa applications and most online government forms.

4×6 print sheet

Get a 300-DPI 4×6 sheet with six 2×2 photos laid out in a grid — print it as a standard 4×6 photo anywhere and cut them apart.

Lighting rescue sliders

Home photos are usually too dark or washed out. Brightness, exposure, and contrast controls fix common lighting problems before they become a rejection.

Your photo never leaves your phone

Everything runs locally in your browser — no upload to a server, no account, and no copies of your ID-style photo floating around online.

Passport photo maker FAQs

What are the official US passport photo requirements?

A 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) color photo taken within the last 6 months, on a plain white or off-white background. Your head must measure 1 to 1-3/8 inches (25–35 mm) from chin to crown, eyes open and looking at the camera, neutral expression, no glasses, no hat or head covering unless for religious or medical reasons.

Can I use the download for a DS-160 visa application?

Yes. The DS-160 digital export is a 600×600 pixel JPG, which meets the application’s minimum dimension requirement. Keep the file under 240 KB if the form complains — this export is saved at a quality that almost always lands well under that limit.

How do I print the photos?

Choose the 4×6 print sheet, download it, and print it as a standard 4×6 inch photo at 300 DPI — at any pharmacy, warehouse club, or photo kiosk. Print at “actual size” (100%, no scaling), then cut along the grid lines for six identical 2×2 photos.

Will the State Department accept a photo I took myself?

Yes — self-taken photos are accepted as long as they meet every requirement: correct size, plain white background, recent, proper head size, no shadows, no retouching. This tool’s guide helps you meet the sizing rules, but always double-check the current requirements on travel.state.gov before submitting.

Why does the background have to be plain white?

A plain white or off-white background is an official requirement — busy backgrounds, shadows on the wall, and other people or objects in frame are common rejection reasons. Stand about 3 feet in front of a white wall in soft daylight for the cleanest result.

Can I use this for other countries’ visas?

Many countries (including India and China) also require 2×2 inch photos, so the same export works. Others use different sizes — always check the specific country’s photo rules, since head-size ratios and background colors can vary.

Is my photo uploaded to your servers?

No. The photo is drawn on an HTML canvas entirely inside your browser tab. Nothing is sent anywhere, which is exactly how an ID-style photo should be handled.

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