2 × 2 inch photo
The 2 × 2 inch square photo is used for US passports and visas, US immigration forms and several other countries' documents. Altols crops your photo to 2 × 2 with the head 1 to 1⅜ inches and the eyes at the right height.
Head and shoulders, facing the camera, in front of a plain light wall. Your photo stays on your device.
Requirements
| Photo size | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) |
|---|---|
| Head size | 1 to 1⅜ in (25 to 35 mm), chin to top of head |
| Eye height | 1⅛ to 1⅜ in (29 to 35 mm) from the bottom |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Digital file | 1200 × 1200 px JPEG |
Source: U.S. Department of State photo requirements. Checked October 2026.
Before you take the photo
- Square, 2 × 2 inches.
- Head 1 to 1⅜ inches from chin to top of head.
- Plain white or off-white background.
- Neutral expression, no glasses for US documents.
How it works
- Choose a photo. It stays on your device.
- Altols finds your face and crops to 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) with the head at the right size. Adjust it if you like.
- Review the automatic checks and the watermarked preview.
- Pay $4.99 USD once and download the digital file and the 6 × 4 inch print sheet.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2×2 photos fit on a 4×6 print?
Two side by side, with room for cutting guides. Altols lays them out so you can cut them cleanly.
Is 2×2 inches the same as 5×5 cm?
Very nearly. 2 inches is 50.8 mm, so 2 × 2 inch photos are often listed as 51 × 51 mm or 5 × 5 cm.