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51×51mm Photo Maker
Create a 51×51mm photo (same as 2×2 inch) online free — the standard for US passports, DS-160 visa applications, and Indian exam portals that specify 51×51mm. No upload, no signup, instant download.
51×51mm = 2×2 inch = 600×600 px digital. Upload and resize instantly. Open the tool →
51×51mm vs 35×45mm — which do you need?
| Size | Use | Countries |
|---|---|---|
| 51×51mm (2×2 inch) | US passport, DS-160, green card, UPSC/SSC portals specifying 51×51mm | USA, some Indian portals |
| 35×45mm | UK/EU/Australian passport, Indian passport (Passport Seva), Schengen visa | UK, EU, Australia, India (passport) |
If you are unsure which size to use: check whether your application form says "51×51mm" or "2×2 inch" (use this page), or "35×45mm" (use the 35×45mm photo maker).
How it works (3 steps)
- Upload your photo. The file stays in your browser — nothing is sent to any server. Use a recent photo with a plain background.
- Crop to 51×51mm. Centre your face. The tool outputs 600×600 pixels (the recommended digital size for US and Indian portals).
- Compress to required file size. If your portal specifies a KB limit (e.g., DS-160 requires 11–240 KB), use our compress image tool to hit the target.
File size quick reference for 51×51mm portals
- US DS-160 (visa): JPEG 11 KB – 240 KB → use compress to 200 KB
- US passport online: JPEG 50 KB – 240 KB → typically fine at default quality
- UPSC portals: JPEG 10 KB – 100 KB → use compress to 100 KB
- SSC CGL/CHSL: JPEG 10 KB – 50 KB → use compress to 50 KB
FAQ
Is 51×51mm the same as 2×2 inches?
Yes — 51mm ≈ 2 inches (exact: 50.8mm). Both specify the same square photo size for US passports, DS-160 visa forms, and Indian exam portals that follow the US standard.
Which Indian exam portals require 51×51mm?
Some UPSC cycles, certain state PSC portals, and forms following the US/international square format. If your portal says 35×45mm, use the 35×45mm tool instead.
What is the pixel size of a 51×51mm photo at 300 DPI?
Approximately 600×600 pixels (exact: 603×603 px at 300 DPI). The US State Department recommends 600×600 pixels for digital passport uploads.
What file size is needed for a 51×51mm photo?
DS-160 visa: 11–240 KB. US passport online: 50–240 KB. Indian exam portals: typically 10–100 KB. Use UploadReady's compress tools to hit the exact limit.
Why do some portals say 51×51mm and others say 2×2 inch?
Same size, different units. US/international docs use inches; metric countries use millimetres. 51×51mm and 2×2 inch are identical — both produce the same 600×600 px digital photo.
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