US visa photo (2 × 2 inch): how it works
US visa and passport applications need a square 2 × 2 inch photo with your head centred and a plain white or off-white background. Choose your photo, line your face up with the guide, and download the single photo or a print sheet.
What size is a US visa photo in pixels?
For online applications, 600 × 600 pixels is a common minimum. This tool saves 2 × 2 inch photos at 300 DPI, which is exactly 600 × 600 pixels.
Can I wear glasses?
US rules generally do not allow glasses in visa photos. Check the current official requirements before you apply.
How to make a passport size photo at home
- Stand in front of a plain white or light wall, face the camera straight, with even light and no shadows.
- Choose the photo, pick the size, then drag and zoom so your face fits the oval guide.
- Download the single photo for online forms, or the print sheet for a photo shop (4 × 6 inch) or your printer (A4, print at 100% / "actual size").
Questions
Which size should I choose?
35 × 45 mm is the standard passport size for most countries and many Pakistani forms. The US uses 2 × 2 inch. Always check the exact rules of the embassy or form you are applying to.
Will the embassy accept a photo I made myself?
Most accept home-made photos that follow their rules (size, plain background, neutral expression, no glasses glare). Read the official photo requirements before printing; this tool doesn't check them for you.
The print came out the wrong size.
Print the PDF at 100% ("Actual size"), not "Fit to page". At a photo shop, ask for a 4 × 6 inch print without cropping.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Everything happens on your device.