US Passport Photo
Crop any photo to the official US passport size — 2×2in (600×600px) — with a head-position guide, free and processed entirely in your browser.
About the US Passport Photo Cropper
A US passport photo must be exactly 2×2 inches (600×600 pixels for digital submissions), with your head sized and centered within a specific range — get the crop wrong and the State Department will reject your application. This tool crops your photo to the exact required dimensions and overlays a guide showing where your chin and the top of your head should fall.
This is a dimensions-and-positioning tool, not an automatic compliance checker — it doesn't verify your background is plain white, remove shadows, or confirm your expression, since those calls are ultimately yours to make. What it guarantees is the exact pixel dimensions the State Department requires, done for free, entirely in your browser.
How to Crop a US Passport Photo
Step 1
Upload your photo
Drag and drop a photo taken against a plain white or off-white background.
Step 2
Position using the guide
Line your chin and the top of your head up with the overlay guide, then crop to 2×2in.
Step 3
Download your photo
Save your photo at exactly 600×600 pixels, ready to submit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this guarantee my photo will be accepted?
No — it guarantees exact dimensions and correct head positioning, but doesn't check background, lighting, or expression, which the State Department also requires. Review full requirements at travel.state.gov before submitting.
What's the head size requirement?
Chin to top of head between 1 and 1⅜ inches (25-35mm) — the on-screen guide reflects this range.
Can I use this for online passport renewal, not just a printed photo?
Yes — online renewal accepts 600×600 to 1200×1200px; this tool outputs 600×600px, meeting the minimum.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Cropping happens entirely in your browser.