US Passport Photo — State Department Compliant
Create your United States Passport photo at home in under 3 minutes. AI-powered crop, background removal, and compliance check — all verified against official United States government requirements.
US passport photos must be 2×2 inches (51×51mm) with a white or off-white background. The State Department requires the head height to be between 1 and 1⅜ inches (25–35mm), which translates to 50–69% of the frame. Photos that don't meet this range are the #1 rejection reason.
CVS charges $16.99 and Walgreens charges $16.99 for a set of passport photos — and you still have to drive there, wait, and hope the employee gets the dimensions right. PhotoPass costs $2.99, takes 3 minutes, and you can print the result at any CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart photo kiosk for under $0.50.
For online passport renewal (launched 2024), the State Department accepts digital uploads between 600×600 and 1200×1200 pixels. PhotoPass generates a 600×600 JPEG that meets the exact digital submission requirements.
Source: U.S. Department of State →
Official United States Passport Photo Requirements
| Photo size | 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inches) |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Face coverage | 50–69% of frame height (25–35mm head) |
| Digital spec | 600–1200px, JPEG, 240KB–5MB |
| DPI (for print) | 300 DPI minimum |
| File format | JPEG |
| Compliance | ICAO 9303 biometric standard |
How to Get Your United States Passport Photo
- Select “United States Passport” in the PhotoPass editor — we load the exact 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 inches) spec with 50–69% of frame height (25–35mm head) face coverage.
- Upload any clear photo from your phone. No special background needed — our AI removes it.
- AI crops, removes background, and runs 10-point check — verifying face size, lighting, sharpness, and ICAO compliance.
- Download your 300 DPI print sheet — ready for CVS, Walgreens, any photo lab, or home printing.
United States Passport Photo: Cost Comparison
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| CVS / Walgreens | $16.99 |
| Photo studio | $20–35 |
| PhotoAiD | $13.95–23.85 |
| PhotoPass | $2.99 |
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