US Passport Photo Crop 2026 – Resize to 2×2 Inches Online Free
The US Department of State requires a passport photo that is exactly 2×2 inches (51×51 mm). The head must be between 1 inch and 1⅜ inches from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head, centered in the frame. The photo must be in color, against a plain white or off-white background, taken within the last 6 months. Our free tool preloads these exact specs and compresses the image to meet typical submission requirements.
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US Passport Photo Requirements (Official)
- Size: 2×2 inches (51×51 mm)
- Head size: 1 to 1⅜ inches from chin to top of head
- Background: Plain white or off-white
- Color: Full color photo
- Recency: Taken within the last 6 months
- Glasses: Not permitted (since November 2016)
- Expression: Neutral or natural smile, mouth closed
- Attire: No uniforms, no hats or head coverings (except religious)
Source: US Department of State (travel.state.gov). Verify current requirements before submitting.
🛈 How to Use Photo Resizer
- 🌍 Select your region: Use the region selector at the top to choose your country or "International" for global standards.
- 📄 Pick a preset: Choose a document type (e.g., passport, visa, exam) from the list or sidebar. The requirements will appear above.
- 📷 Upload your photo: Click the file input to select an image from your device.
- ✂️ Adjust crop and settings: The tool will auto-fill the required dimensions and file size. You can fine-tune these if needed.
- ⬇️ Preview and download: Crop your photo, then click Crop & Download to save the formatted image to your device.
If you need a different size, select Custom and enter your own dimensions and file size limits.
All processing happens in your browser. No photos are uploaded to any server.