verified Official Specification Preset
2x2 Inch Passport Photo (51x51 mm)
Dimensions: 2.00 × 2.00 in (600 × 600 px @ 300 DPI) • Plain white or off-white background
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tune Official Specifications
| Document Type | Passport |
| Physical Dimensions | 2.00 × 2.00 in |
| Pixel Dimensions | 600 × 600 pixels |
| Resolution (DPI) | 300 DPI (High Definition Print) |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1 |
| Background Requirement | Plain white or off-white background |
| Head Coverage Proportion | 50% to 69% of total image height |
| File Size Limit | 20 KB to 240 KB (JPEG format) |
description Overview & Photo Rules
The 2x2 inch (51x51 mm or 5.1x5.1 cm) photo format is the official standard for US Passports, US Visas (DS-160), Green Cards, and Indian OCI / Visa applications. Rendered at 300 DPI, it gives a crisp 600 × 600 pixel square output.
task_alt Step-by-Step Guidelines:
1. Face straight toward the camera with eyes open and clearly visible.
2. The head size from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head must be between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (50% to 69% of the total height).
3. Background must be plain white or off-white.
4. Eyeglasses and head coverings are generally not permitted unless for documented medical or religious purposes.
2. The head size from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head must be between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (50% to 69% of the total height).
3. Background must be plain white or off-white.
4. Eyeglasses and head coverings are generally not permitted unless for documented medical or religious purposes.
warning Official Notice:
Requirements for US visas and passports strictly require white backgrounds and no eyeglasses. Verify current rules on travel.state.gov.
Requirements for US visas and passports strictly require white backgrounds and no eyeglasses. Verify current rules on travel.state.gov.