US Passport Photo — State Department Compliant
Check, crop, and validate your original photo for United States Passport online renewal — measured against current State Department rules. No retouching, no AI background edits.
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 | 600×600–1200×1200px, 54KB–10MB (State Dept online renewal); PhotoPass outputs JPEG |
| 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 your original photo from your phone. Use a plain white or off-white background — if it is not, retake the photo rather than editing it.
- We crop, validate framing, and run a compliance 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.
PhotoPass helps check, crop, and prepare your original photo. We do not submit your passport application. Renew only on the official State Department .gov website. Not affiliated with the U.S. government.
United States Passport Photo: Cost Comparison
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| CVS / Walgreens | $16.99 |
| Photo studio | $20–35 |
| PhotoAiD | $13.95–23.85 |
| PhotoPass | $2.99 |
Ready to check your United States Passport photo?
Check your original photo against State Department rules, then apply on the official .gov site.
Check your US passport photo