2x2 Inch Photo Maker: Free Online Tool
A 2 x 2 inch photo (51 x 51 mm) is square. It is the US standard: printed US passport and visa photos are 2 x 2 inches, and USCIS forms ask for 2 x 2 inch passport-style photos. Brazil's e-visa and the Kenya Embassy in Washington also list 2 x 2 inches.
JPG, PNG or WebP · you can also paste (Ctrl+V)
At 300 DPI it is 600 x 600 pixels, which is also the smallest image the DS-160 visa form accepts. Upload limits differ by document: DS-160 and Diversity Visa entries take 240 kB or less, US passport online renewal 54 KB to 10 MB, and USCIS online filing up to 12 MB per file.
To print, download the file and print at 100% on photo paper, or use the 6 x 4 inch print sheet, which holds several copies.
2x2 Inch Photo Maker requirements
| Print size | 2 x 2 inch |
|---|---|
| In mm and inches | 50.8 x 50.8 mm = 2 x 2 inch |
| Pixels (this tool) | 600 x 600 |
| Format | JPG / JPEG |
How to make your 2x2 Inch Photo Maker in 4 steps
- Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a plain background.
- Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
- The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
- Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.
Documents that use a 2 x 2 inch photo
- US Visa (DS-160) Photo
- US Passport Photo (Online Renewal)
- USCIS Green Card Photo
- US Diversity Visa (DV Lottery) Photo
- Brazil e-Visa Photo
- Kenya Passport Photo
Common mistakes
- Printing at "fit to page", which changes the physical size.
- Using a 35 x 45 mm photo for a US application. The US size is square.
- Uploading a file over the document's limit, for example over 240 kB for the DS-160.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 2 x 2 inch photo the same as 51 x 51 mm?
Yes, near enough. 2 inches is 50.8 mm, which official pages round to 51 mm.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Resizing, compression, face detection and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.
What is the 2x2 Inch Photo Maker size in pixels?
600 x 600 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the 2x2 Inch Photo Maker.
What is the 2x2 Inch Photo Maker size in cm, mm or inches?
2 x 2 inch.
How do I resize a photo for the 2x2 Inch Photo Maker online?
Pick your photo in the tool on this page, adjust zoom so the face is centred, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.