US passport online upload

US Passport Photo Digital Size

The US State Department’s online photo upload asks for a square JPEG with a modest file size. Get your file under the limit here.

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How small does it need to be?

Your result is saved as a JPG, the format almost every upload form accepts. We search for the best quality that fits your limit, and only shrink the dimensions if quality alone can’t get there.

The digital requirements in short

At the time of writing, the State Department asks for a 2x2 inch photo uploaded as a JPEG, between 600 and 1200 pixels square, in color, with a file size of no more than about 240KB. Always confirm the live rules on travel.state.gov.

Preparing your file

Crop to a square with your head centered, resize to between 600 and 1200 pixels on each side (the image resizer can do this), then compress here with the 240KB target. Do not retouch or filter the photo.

Checklist

Square crop, head centered, plain white or off-white background
600–1200 px on each side
JPEG format, under 240KB
No glasses, filters or heavy editing

Important

Official rules can change and apply only to the official upload. This page helps with file size and format, not eligibility. Check travel.state.gov first.

Frequently asked questions

What is the US passport photo size in pixels?

For digital upload it is a square between 600x600 and 1200x1200 pixels, based on the 2x2 inch print size. Confirm on the official site.

How do I get the file under 240KB?

Set the size to 600–1200px square with the resizer, then compress here with a target of 240KB (use the custom option).

Will compression make the photo get rejected?

Too much compression can blur features. The tool keeps the best quality that fits, and you should still view the final image before uploading.