U.S. Department of State spec

US passport photo Online

Turn one selfie into a government-compliant 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) passport photo — correct head size, plain white or off-white background — in about 30 seconds. No studio, no appointment.

2 × 2 in Plain white or off-white Print-ready 4×6 sheet Spec-correct or money back

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Free preview · download for $6.99 · no subscription

Upload a selfie Front-facing, good light. JPG or PNG, up to 12 MB.
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$6.99one-time · no subscription

Removes the watermark · exact 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) · plus a print-ready 4×6 sheet.

US passport photo requirements

OfficeSnap sizes your photo to every one of these automatically.

Size2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)
Head height1 to 1⅜ in (25–35 mm), chin to crown
BackgroundPlain white or off-white
Resolution300 DPI (600 × 600 px)
ExpressionNeutral, both eyes open, mouth closed
RecencyTaken within the last 6 months

Official source: U.S. Department of State. Requirements can change — verify against the official page before submitting.

Three steps, about 30 seconds

No photographer, no studio session, no printing errors.

1

Upload a selfie

Any clear, front-facing phone photo. One is all it takes.

2

Generate

We crop to the exact 2 × 2 in spec and set the correct background and head size.

3

Download & print

Get the digital file for online forms plus a 4×6 sheet for any pharmacy kiosk.

Simple, one-time pricing

Preview free. Pay only when you download. No subscription, ever.

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Compliant passport photo

$6.99 one-time
  • Exact government-spec size
  • Watermark-free digital file
  • Print-ready 4×6 sheet
  • Spec-correct or money back
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Questions

What are the US passport photo requirements?

A US passport photo must be 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm), in colour, on a plain white or off-white background, with the head 1 to 1⅜ in (25–35 mm), chin to crown. Expression neutral, both eyes open, taken within the last 6 months.

Is the OfficeSnap photo accepted?

OfficeSnap sizes your photo to the U.S. Department of State passport-photo specification. Sizing is guaranteed to spec or your money back. We don’t issue or certify official documents — you submit the file yourself.

How much does a US passport photo cost?

Generating and previewing is free. Downloading the compliant, watermark-free photo plus a print-ready 4×6 sheet is a one-time $6.99. No subscription.

Can I print it at home or at a pharmacy?

Yes. The download includes a 4×6 inch sheet for any pharmacy kiosk or home printer, plus the single digital file for online applications.