U.S. Passport Photo Requirements
Size, background, expression, quality, and paper-versus-online requirements.
U.S. PASSPORT PHOTO CHECK
Check your U.S. passport photo before you submit it.
Take or upload a photo and ReadyPic will screen the measurable requirements, flag likely problems, and tell you what to fix.
🔒 Your selected image is processed locally in your browser.
PASSPORT PHOTO GUIDES
Get the details right before you apply.
2×2 Passport Photo Size
Understand the printed 2×2-inch format and head-size requirement.
Print Passport Photos on 4×6
How ReadyPic creates a 4×6 sheet containing two 2×2 print photos.
Passport Photo Background
What plain white or off-white means and why shadows and texture matter.
Online Renewal Photo
Why online renewal should use your original, unedited digital photo.
MORE PASSPORT PHOTO HELP
Answers to common photo questions.
Can you smile?
Current rules for expression, eyes, and mouth position.
Can you wear glasses?
Eyeglasses, sunglasses, and medical exceptions.
What should you wear?
Clothing, uniforms, hats, and head coverings.
Baby passport photos
Practical tips for infants and toddlers.
Take a photo at home
Phone setup, lighting, background, and positioning.
Photo problems
Common issues to check before you submit.
HOW IT WORKS
Three steps. No account.
Take or upload
Use a phone photo or choose an existing image. Your photo is analyzed locally in your browser.
Check
ReadyPic checks measurable items such as file quality, face count, position, scale, brightness, and background appearance.
Prepare
For paper/print workflows, create a 2×2 print file and a 4×6 sheet with two copies. ReadyPic does not retouch facial features or replace backgrounds.