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Secure Your United States Passport Photo

Don't delay your travel plans. Get 100% compliant United States passport photos, biometrically verified, so each photo is accepted the first time around. We offer a streamlined, secure process that guarantees your photos will meet all U.S. Department of State requirements.

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How To Prepare To Take Your United States Passport Photo

Biometrically Approved Photos

1. Distance From The Camera

1. Distance From The Camera

Take the photo at a distance of about 20 inches from your face.

2. Face The Camera

2. Face The Camera

Face the front of the camera lens, holding the camera at face height and maintaining a neutral expression.

3. Ensure Even Lighting

3. Ensure Even Lighting

Stand facing a light source, such as an exposed window. Don’t worry about the background.

How Our Passport Photo Tool Works

Discover the ease of getting your passport photo online.

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  • 1. Take your photo

    Use your mobile or PC to take a selfie, or have someone else snap your photo.

  • 2. AI photo scan

    To ensure government compliance, our cutting-edge AI software scans your photo for errors, adjusts the head size and crops, and cleans up the photo's background.

  • 3. Download or deliver to your home

    Choose how you want to receive your photos: printed and sent to your physical address, emailed for local/home printing, or a digital file for online submission.

Last update: 06/12/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the photo requirements for a US passport?

  • Your passport photo must be in color and 2×2 inches in size.
  • The photo must have been taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
  • It must be printed on matte or glossy photo-quality paper.
  • The image size measured from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head should be 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches.
  • The background must be plain white or off-white.
  • You must have a neutral facial expression or a natural smile.

Our advanced photo processing system is designed to ensure your passport photo meets all these requirements with precision and ease. We automatically check each photo for compliance with the United States guidelines.

2. Can you smile in a United States passport photo?

Yes, you can smile, but it should be a natural and unexaggerated one that doesn’t distort other facial features. Your mouth must also be closed without showing teeth.

3. What size is a 2×2 photo?

A 2×2 photo is 2 inches by 2 inches and is the standard size for passport photos in the United States.

4. How many photos are required for a US passport and passport card?

You must submit one photo with your passport application, whether for a passport book or a passport card.

5. Should I wear my hair up or down for a US passport photo?

You can wear your hair in any style you like as long as it doesn’t cover your face or eyes. Ensure your entire face is visible.

6. What color should I wear for a US passport photo?

There are no specific color requirements for clothing in a passport photo. However, the U.S. Department of State’s guidelines recommend avoiding white or very light colors that blend into the background. Also, avoid uniforms or camouflage attire.

7. Do US post offices take passport photos?

Yes, many US post offices offer passport photo services at a cost. There may also be wait times, especially during peak hours or busy seasons. So check with your local post office.

For a faster and more convenient option, you can use our service to create compliant United States passport photos online easily.

8. Does Walmart take passport photos?

Yes, Walmart provides passport photo services at many of its locations. However, for a more convenient and personalized experience, you can use our online service to take, upload, and adjust your photos from the comfort of your home, ensuring 100% compliance with regulations.

9. How strict are United States passport photo requirements?

US passport photo requirements are very strict. So, your photo must meet all set guidelines to be accepted. You can use passportphotos.com to ensure your photo complies with these requirements, saving you time and frustration from delays.

10. How do I know if my US passport photo is acceptable?

Your photo is acceptable if it meets all the requirements: correct size, color, recent photo, proper head size and position, neutral background, appropriate facial expression, and clothing.

With passportphotos.com, you can easily verify that your photo meets these criteria using our photo tool, which checks for compliance with United States passport photo guidelines.

11. Can I show my teeth in a US passport photo?

No, because your facial features must be visible and not distorted.

United States Passport Photo Web App

Confidently navigate the complexities of US passport photo requirements with the Passport Photo Web App. Our intuitive platform is designed to guide you through the essential criteria, ensuring your photo is compliant and your application process is smooth. Trust the Passport Photo Web App to simplify your passport application and ensure you present the best version of yourself.

2"2"

  • Size

    Width: 2 in
    Height: 2 in

  • Is it suitable for online submission?

    Yes

  • Image definition parameters

    Head height: 1 Inch
    Bottom of the photo to the eye line: 1.3 Inch

  • Background Color

    White

  • Resolution

    300 dpi

  • Is it printable?

    Yes

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5 hours ago

Isaac Ross, NY

The procedure is very quick, the quality of service is also good.
I got the background of my photo changed to white, and the software gave me a warning
that my first photo wasn’t good quality (due to the indoor light).
The tips provided, on how to take a good passport photo by your cell phone camera,
are extremely useful. Thanks.

10 hours ago

Tia Webb, NC

I love that they do not just print the photo,
they ensure the quality of the photo will be accepted by the passport authority.
They do not stop until they get it right. Awesome service. Can't wait to get my photos!

14 hours ago

George Pearce, TX

Brilliant service - each photo I took was analyzed and where it was not sufficient quality
I was able to retake for free. When one is up to standard they take it and remove the background
and make any changes necessary to get the photo to a standard where it will be accepted by the passport office.
The one sent got accepted no problem.
I would definitely recommend as probably the only way to pretty much guarantee your photo will be accepted.

20 hours ago

Isabelle Parry, NM

Fast, reliable, great service.
Quality of pics was just what I needed and I got the shot that I wanted to have for 10 years.
Would certainly use again.

8 hours ago

Alex Gardner, NJ

This site is very user friendly and is very easy to navigate through.
I had little or no issue using this site. I am very pleased with my results.

22 hours ago

Daniel Marcolina, NJ

If I’m going to need my passport for 10 years, getting the shot I wanted made sense.
I got it here. Thank you.

3 hours ago

Ace Jonas, NY

Very good, it was convenient and easy way to take passport pictures,
it beats going to the drug store and waiting for someone to help.

17 hours ago

Ariah Clay, CA

Very impressed by how easy it was to navigate and follow instructions on the site.
I was able to submit my order in very few steps and I like the option to have them printed and shipped to me.
I am also very impressed with the quick processing time, my order shipped the same day as I placed it!
The pricing is perfect and I will definitely recommend it to my friends.