Passport & ID photos

US Passport Photo — 2×2 in (600×600 px)

Unacceptable photos are the number one reason passport applications are put on hold, and it is rarely the pixels. This measures head height and eye position the way a reviewer does, alongside dimensions, file size and background — entirely in your browser, with nothing uploaded.

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Will your photo be accepted?

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600×600 px54–10240 KBJPGhead 50–69%
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We measure head size and eye height against the published rule — the part that actually gets photos rejected.

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Resize Relay prepares your passport, visa, or ID photo entirely on your device. Nothing is uploaded, stored, or sent to a server — the resize runs in your browser and the file stays with you.

  • No upload — runs on your device
  • No server, no storage
  • Your image never sent anywhere
No AI retouching

We resize your photo. We never retouch it.

The U.S. Department of State does not accept a digitally altered photo — a rule in force since January 1, 2026. Photos altered with computer software, phone apps, filters or AI are not accepted — including background editing, skin smoothing and lighting adjustment. Automated checks flag altered photos before a reviewer sees the application.

Resize Relay measures your photo, crops it and resamples it to the required dimensions. It does not smooth skin, relight your face, replace your background or generate anything. That is why the result is still your photograph — and why this check tells you to retake a photo rather than quietly fixing one.

Rule read from the official requirements on September 19, 2026. Requirements change — check the official page before you submit. We measure your file against the published spec; we cannot guarantee acceptance.

Requirements

Passport photo

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Dimensions
600×600 px
File size
54–10240 KB
Format
JPEG
Background
off-white
  • 2×2 in (square). Upload accepts JPG/PNG/HEIC/HEIF; we output JPEG (accepted).
  • Head 1–1⅜ in (50–69% of height). Plain white/off-white background.

Always confirm the current rules on the official portal before you upload — specs can change between cycles. Source: U.S. Department of State · last verified 2026-06-05.

How it works

  1. 1. Upload your photo.
  2. 2. Resize Relay fits the US Passport Photo (online renewal upload) dimensions and file size.
  3. 3. Review the result and official instructions, then download your file.

FAQ

What size is a US passport photo?

2×2 inches, 600×600 to 1200×1200 px, JPEG between 54 KB and 10 MB, on a plain white/off-white background.

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