PhotoSizeCheck

US Passport Photo (Online Renewal) Size & Free Resizer

To renew a US passport online, the State Department asks for a digital photo file between 54 KB and 10 MB. Printed US passport photos are 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) with a white or off-white background.

600 x 600 px54 KB - 10 MB2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm)Background: white or off-white
2 Add your photo
Drop a photo here or tap to choose
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Your photo stays on your device. Face detection and background removal also run on your device.

This tool crops your photo to a square and resizes it to 600 x 600 pixels, which is 2 x 2 inches at 300 DPI, and keeps the file inside the allowed size.

US Passport Photo (Online Renewal) requirements

Print size2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm)
Pixels (this tool)600 x 600
File size54 to 10000 KB
FormatJPG / JPEG
BackgroundWhite or off-white

For online renewal the State Department asks for a file between 54 KB and 10 MB. Printed US passport photos are 2 x 2 inches. We output 600 x 600 pixels (2 x 2 inch at 300 DPI).

Official source: travel.state.gov · checked 2026-10-12

How to make your US Passport Photo (Online Renewal) in 4 steps

  1. Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a background that meets the requirement (white or off-white).
  2. Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
  3. The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
  4. Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.

Common reasons this photo is rejected

Frequently asked questions

What size is a US passport photo?

2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), in colour, with a white or off-white background.

What file size is needed for online renewal?

Between 54 KB and 10 MB.

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 US Passport Photo (Online Renewal) size in pixels?

600 x 600 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the US Passport Photo (Online Renewal).

What is the US Passport Photo (Online Renewal) size in KB?

The file must be 54 to 10000 KB. The tool compresses your photo to fit automatically.

What is the US Passport Photo (Online Renewal) size in cm, mm or inches?

2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm).

How do I resize a photo for the US Passport Photo (Online Renewal) 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.

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