Upload a selfie, line it up with the 2x2 inch guides, get a clean white background, and download a 600x600 JPG or a 4x6 print sheet for any drugstore photo kiosk.
Drag the photo to move it. Put the top of the head in the upper band, the chin in the lower band, and the eyes inside the green eye zone.
Important: PassPhotoSnap is an independent tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the U.S. Department of State or any government agency. We help with size and background only and cannot guarantee that your photo will be accepted. We never change your face: no retouching, smoothing or filters.
2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm). Digital: square JPEG, at least 600 x 600 px.
1 to 1 3/8 in (25–35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head, centered.
Plain white or off-white, no patterns, objects or shadows.
Full face toward the camera, neutral expression or natural smile, both eyes open.
Glasses are not allowed unless you have a medical statement. Hats only for religious or medical reasons.
No filters, retouching or face changes. Taken within the last 6 months, in color.
Always confirm the latest rules on the official travel.state.gov website before you apply.
2 x 2 inches, color, taken in the last 6 months, plain white or off-white background. Your head from chin to top of head must measure 1 to 1 3/8 inches. Face the camera with a neutral expression or natural smile and both eyes open.
No. Glasses have not been allowed in US passport photos since 2016, unless you include a signed medical statement. Take them off before your photo.
A natural, closed or slightly open smile is fine. Avoid big grins, raised eyebrows or squinting.
PassPhotoSnap exports a 600 x 600 px JPEG (2 x 2 in at 300 dpi), the size used for online passport renewal and most US visa forms.
Download the 4x6 print sheet and order a standard 4x6 in print at any photo kiosk or online. Print at 100% (no "fit to page"), then cut along the guide lines.
Never. We only crop, scale, rotate slightly, and replace the background behind you. Face retouching is not allowed in passport photos and we don't do it.
No. Everything runs in your browser. The background model is downloaded to your device and your image never goes to a server.
We can't guarantee it. The agency decides. Good lighting, focus, no shadows and a neutral pose matter as much as size and background.
It removes the small watermark from your downloads on this browser. It's a one-time payment, no subscription.