United States Official Technical Summary (AEO)
USA — 2 × 2 in 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) · 600 × 600 px · 300 DPI
The official U.S. visa (DS-160) and U.S. passport photo is square: 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), exactly 600 × 600 pixels, JPEG up to 240 KB, plain white background, no glasses, and no digital filters or background editing.
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- 1 Document
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- 3 Review & download
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Suggested for Brazil
- Photo size
- 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)
- 300 DPI
- 600 × 600 px
- Recommended background
- white
- Use
- Digital + print
Requirement & Official source
Requirement: Original photo, no digital filters or alterations; white background; 600 × 600 px and up to 240 KB.
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Face the camera in good light, face clearly visible. JPG, PNG or WebP.
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Frame your face
Drag to move. Pinch (or scroll) to zoom. Line up your eyes with the dashed line.
Fine adjustments Brightness, contrast and background
Review & download
Check the JPEG dimensions and file size, then download the file or print sheet.
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600
- JPEG size
- —
- DPI
- 300
- Effective print resolution
- —
Checked by the app
- ✓Exact document dimensions
- ✓File size limit
- ✓300 DPI in the JPEG
- ✓No filters or background replacement
Check in your photo
- ○Even lighting, no harsh shadows
- ○Eyes visible and open
- ○Neutral expression, mouth closed
- ○Head and shoulders framed
Upload a photo to enable the download.
The 10×15/A4 sheet is optional. The full-scale PDF with a 50 mm calibration line is planned for the next stage.
Your photo is processed in the browser. Nothing is uploaded. · 300 DPI · JPEG
Official specification sheet — USA — 2 × 2 in
Parameters automatically enforced by the 300 DPI browser editor.
| Parameter | Official specification |
|---|---|
| Physical print dimensions | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) |
| Pixel dimensions (at 300 DPI) | 600 × 600 px (300 DPI) |
| Maximum JPEG file size | ≤ 240 KB (JPEG) |
| Required background colour | white |
| Head height (chin to crown) | 50% – 69% (25 – 35 mm) |
| Eye line height (from bottom edge) | 56% – 69% |
| Digital filters & background edits | Original photo required (filters and background cutout locked) |
| Submission format | Digital + print |
| Issuing authority / standard | U.S. Department of State (Form DS-160 / U.S. Passport) ↗ |
Top rejection reasons for USA — 2 × 2 in
Verify these items before uploading to the government portal or printing.
- Wearing eyeglasses of any kind (prohibited for U.S. visas and passports since 2016)
- File size exceeding 240 KB or pixel dimensions not matching 600 × 600 px
- Digitally altered background (CEAC photo validator rejects cutout halos)
- Eye level outside the required 56%–69% band measured from the bottom edge
Requirement: Original photo, no digital filters or alterations; white background; 600 × 600 px and up to 240 KB.
Frequently asked questions — USA — 2 × 2 in
What is the exact size for USA — 2 × 2 in in mm and pixels?
The official size is 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm), which equals 600 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI, with a maximum JPEG file weight of 240 KB on a white background.
Can I take my USA — 2 × 2 in with a smartphone at home?
Yes. Stand facing a window with soft indirect daylight about 1 metre away from a plain white wall, remove glasses and hats, and use the editor’s ICAO guides to align your head (50%–69% / 25–35 mm) and eye line (56%–69%).
Is my photo uploaded to any server when formatting USA — 2 × 2 in?
No. Reading the file, cropping, compressing under 240 KB and generating 10×15 cm (4×6 in) or A4 print sheets happen 100% locally in your browser.
Recommended troubleshooting guides
U.S. Visa & Passport · Form DS-160
U.S. Visa Photo Rejected on DS-160: How to Fix 600×600 Pixels, White Background & 240 KB Limit
True-Scale Printing · 300 DPI
How to Print Passport & ID Photos on 4×6 in (10×15 cm) or A4 Paper Without Losing Scale
Baby & Infant Guide · Shadow-Free Method
