Can I take a passport photo at home with my phone?

Yes. The U.S. Department of State does not require a professional photographer. It requires a photo that meets its published specifications. PhotoPasseport guides you through those specifications live, while you take the photo, so the shot you keep is already framed correctly.

What size is a U.S. passport photo?

2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm). Your head must measure between 1 and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of your chin to the top of your head, and your eyes must sit between 1 1/8 and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the photo.

How do I print a 2x2 passport photo at home?

PhotoPasseport prepares a ready-to-print 4 × 6 sheet with two correctly positioned 2 × 2 photos and cut guides. Print it as a standard 4 × 6 photo at actual size, with no scaling or cropping, then cut along the guides.

Do you edit or retouch my face?

No. We never modify your face, replace your background, beautify the image, or use generative AI on your passport photo. We measure the frame and tell you what to change before you press the shutter. The file you download is the frame you saw.

How much does it cost?

A Passport Photo Pack is $5.99. One purchase covers unlimited photos and unlimited retakes for everyone in your family for 30 days.

Can I use it for my whole family?

Yes. Add each family member by first name, take their photo, and download each one. A single $5.99 pack covers all of them for 30 days.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

The camera stream, the compliance checks and the crop all run in your browser. Your passport photo is processed securely and is never used to train AI.

What background do I need?

A plain white or off-white wall with no shadows, patterns or objects behind you. Stand about half a metre away from the wall so your own shadow does not fall on it.

Can I wear glasses in a U.S. passport photo?

No. Glasses are not accepted on U.S. passport photos, except in rare documented medical cases. Take them off before you shoot.

Is acceptance guaranteed?

No service can guarantee acceptance, and any service that says otherwise is overselling. Your photo is checked against the U.S. Department of State passport photo requirements, and the final decision always rests with the accepting agency.

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US passport photo, taken at home and checked before you print.

PhotoPasseport turns your phone into a guided passport photo booth. You see the 2 × 2 crop, the head oval and the eye line while you shoot, so the photo is framed correctly from the start — not stretched, relit or retouched afterwards.

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US passport photo requirements

Photo size: 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)
Resolution: 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI
Head height: 1 in to 1 3/8 in (chin to crown)
Eye height: 1 1/8 in to 1 3/8 in from the bottom edge
Background: Plain white or off-white, with no shadows or patterns
Expression: Neutral, both eyes open, mouth closed
Glasses: Not accepted
Head coverings: Only for religious or medical reasons
Photo age: Taken within the last 6 months
Accepted formats: Digital upload · Printed

How to take a 2x2 passport photo at home

1
Find a plain white wall and even light
Stand about half a metre from a white or off-white wall, facing a window or a soft light. Avoid overhead lights that cast a shadow under your eyes.
2
Open the guided camera
Hold the phone at eye level, at arm’s length, or prop it up and ask someone to tap the shutter. The oval, eye line and shoulder guide show exactly where to sit in the frame.
3
Follow the live instructions
Move slightly closer, center your face, look directly at the camera. The shutter unlocks only once the important checks pass.
4
Review the compliance report
Every requirement is listed as pass, warning or fail, with a plain-English explanation of anything that needs a retake.
5
Download and print
Download the 2 × 2 digital file for online applications, or print the 4 × 6 sheet at actual size and cut along the guides.

Printing your passport photo

The 4 × 6 sheet holds two correctly positioned 2 × 2 photos with cut guides. Print as a standard 4 × 6 photo at actual size. Do not crop or resize. Any drugstore print kiosk, home photo printer or online print service works.

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