Compliant Passport Photo

Passport photo size in pixels, inches, mm and cm

A US passport photo is 2 x 2 inches, which is 51 x 51 mm, 5.1 x 5.1 cm, and 600 x 600 pixels at 300 DPI (up to 1200 x 1200 px). A UK/Schengen photo is 35 x 45 mm (about 413 x 531 px at 300 DPI), and a Canadian photo is 50 x 70 mm (about 591 x 827 px at 300 DPI). Pixel size depends on the DPI: pixels = inches x DPI.

Check your United States passport photo against the official spec → Free check, accepted-or-money-back.

How pixel size is calculated

Pixels = physical size (in inches) x resolution (DPI). At the standard 300 DPI, a 2 x 2 inch US photo is 600 x 600 pixels; at 600 DPI it is 1200 x 1200. To convert mm to inches, divide by 25.4.

This tool outputs the exact pixel size each country's online portal requires, so you don't have to resize anything yourself.

Frequently asked questions

What is a 2x2 inch photo in pixels?

600 x 600 pixels at 300 DPI, or 1200 x 1200 pixels at 600 DPI. 2 x 2 inches equals 51 x 51 mm.

How many pixels is a passport photo?

US passport/visa photos must be at least 600 x 600 pixels. Sizes differ by country because the physical dimensions differ (for example UK is 35 x 45 mm).

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