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2×2 Photo Maker
Create a 2×2 inch (51×51mm) photo online free — the standard size for US passports, US visa applications, and Indian exam portals. Crop, resize, white background, correct file size. No upload, no signup, instant download.
Upload your photo — crop and resize to 2×2 inch (51×51mm) automatically. Open the tool →
US passport photo requirements (2×2 inch)
- Size: 2×2 inches (51×51mm)
- Head size: Between 1 inch and 1⅜ inches from chin bottom to top of head
- Background: Plain white or off-white — no patterns, shadows, or objects
- Expression: Neutral, mouth closed. Eyes open and looking directly at camera.
- Glasses: Not permitted (US policy since 2016)
- Taken within: Last 6 months
- Digital file: JPEG, 50 KB to 240 KB (for US Passport online), 600×600 px recommended
How it works (3 steps)
- Upload your photo. Use a recent, front-facing photo with a plain background. The photo stays in your browser — nothing is sent to any server.
- Crop to 2×2 inch. The tool crops and resizes to exactly 51×51mm (at 300 DPI for print, or 600×600 px for digital). Centre your face in the crop area.
- Download. For digital applications (DS-160, passport online), the JPEG is ready to upload. For print, take the file to a print shop or print at home at 2×2 inch size.
Perfect for...
- US passport applications and renewals (State Department standard)
- US visa DS-160 form photo upload (JPEG 11–240 KB)
- US green card (Form I-485) and naturalisation (Form N-400) photos
- Indian exam portals that specify 51×51mm (UPSC, SSC CGL, bank exams)
FAQ
What is a 2×2 inch photo used for?
US passport, US visa (DS-160), US green card and naturalisation forms, and Indian exam portals that specify 51×51mm for uploaded photos.
What are the exact US passport photo requirements?
2×2 inch (51×51mm), head 1–1⅜ inches tall, plain white background, neutral expression, no glasses, taken within 6 months. Digital: JPEG 50–240 KB at 600×600 px.
How is a 2×2 inch photo different from 35×45mm?
2×2 inch (51×51mm) is square — the US standard. 35×45mm is rectangular — the UK/EU/India/Australia standard. Use 2×2 inch for US applications, 35×45mm for UK and Indian passports.
What file size is required for US visa DS-160?
DS-160 requires JPEG between 11 KB and 240 KB at 51×51mm (600×600 px recommended). Use UploadReady's compress tool to hit this range after cropping.
Can I print a 2×2 photo at home?
Yes — print at 2×2 inches at 300 DPI on photo paper. Or arrange multiple copies on A4 and print at a photo shop. For digital applications, upload the JPEG file directly.
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