US Passport/Visa Photo 2×2 (600×600): requirements & how to make it

A US passport photo (and US visa photo) must be exactly 2×2 inches — 600×600 pixels for digital submission. The US Department of State rejects applications over the wrong size, background, or file weight, so getting the 2×2 passport photo right the first time saves weeks. This guide covers the official 2026 requirements and shows how to make a compliant 2×2 photo online, with your first photo free.

US 2×2 photo requirements

• Size: 2×2 inches (51×51 mm), square.
• Pixels: 600×600 up to 1200×1200 px; 600×600 is standard for DS-160 and DS-160-style uploads.
• File: JPEG, 240 KB maximum for online submission.
• Background: plain white or off-white, no shadows.
• Head size: chin to top of head 1 to 1 3/8 inches (25–35 mm), roughly 50–69% of the frame.
• Taken within the last 6 months, front view, neutral expression, no glasses.
• Color photo at 300 DPI, no filters or digital edits to your features.

How to make your US 2×2 photo

• Step 1. Open @FotoNaDokumenty_bot: https://t.me/FotoNaDokumenty_bot
• Step 2. Choose the “US Visa / Passport 2×2” format.
• Step 3. Send a plain selfie on a light background — the bot crops to a 600×600 square, keeps the file under 240 KB, sets 300 DPI, and returns the exact JPEG. First photo is free.

The finished file is ready to upload to your DS-160 form or print for a passport application.

📸 Открыть бота — сделать фото / Open the bot