SnapIDs

🇺🇸 US Passport Photo Online

Get a US passport photo that meets the State Department requirements without a trip to the store. SnapIDs guides your camera in real time, then frames the result to the exact 2 x 2 inch specification, so your head size, position and background are all correct before you submit.

It works for a US passport book, passport card, and most US visa and Green Card photos that use the same 2 x 2 inch format.

Take your photo now — from $4.99, result in about 2 minutes.

US Passport Photo Online requirements

Official specification: 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)

Dimensions2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)
Head height1 to 1 3/8 inches (25 to 35 mm), chin to crown
Eye height1 1/8 to 1 3/8 inches from the bottom
BackgroundPlain white or off-white
Resolution300 DPI or higher, color

Photo rules

Common reasons photos get rejected

How SnapIDs gets it right

Most rejections come from the wrong head size, a bad background, or glare. SnapIDs solves this before you even take the shot. A live coach checks your distance, centering, head angle, eyes, expression and lighting in real time, and only captures when every check passes. The photo is then framed mathematically to the exact 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) specification, and the background is cleaned to a compliant white, while your face is never altered.

Frequently asked questions

What size is a US passport photo?

A US passport photo is 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), with the head measuring between 1 and 1 3/8 inches (25 to 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.

Can I take a US passport photo at home?

Yes. SnapIDs guides your phone or computer camera to capture a compliant shot, then sizes it to the exact 2 x 2 inch requirement with a white background, ready to print or upload.

Can I wear glasses in a US passport photo?

No. Glasses are no longer allowed in US passport photos. Our live guidance detects glasses and asks you to remove them before capture.

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