Resize Image to US Passport Size (2×2 Inches) Online
Convert any photo to the exact 2 × 2 inch square format (5.08 × 5.08 cm / 51 × 51 mm / 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI) required for US Passports, DS-160 US Visas, DV Lottery, and Indian OCI cards—100% browser-based with no uploads.
Dimensions: 5.08 × 5.08 cm
Resize to US Passport Size
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US Passport & 2×2 Inch Photo Dimensions (CM, MM, Inches & Pixels)
Unlike the 3.5 × 4.5 cm format used in Europe and the UK, the United States requires a 1:1 square photo measuring 2 × 2 inches (5.08 × 5.08 cm or 51 × 51 mm). At 300 DPI print density, a 2 × 2 inch photo equals 600 × 600 pixels.
| Measurement Unit | Width | Height | Aspect Ratio / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inches | 2.0 in | 2.0 in | 1:1 Square (Official US print size) |
| Centimeters (CM) | 5.08 cm (5 cm) | 5.08 cm (5 cm) | 1:1 Square in metric units |
| Millimeters (MM) | 50.8 mm (51 mm) | 50.8 mm (51 mm) | Standard 51 × 51 mm specification |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 600 px | 600 px | Print-ready & minimum digital upload size |
| Pixels at 600 DPI (High-Res Digital) | 1200 px | 1200 px | Maximum digital upload dimension |
Applications That Use the 2×2 Inch (5×5 cm) Square Photo Size
- US Passport Book & Passport Card: Both mail-in renewals and online US passport renewals require a 2 × 2 inch (600 × 600 px minimum) square color photo on a plain white background.
- US Visa (DS-160 / DS-260) & Green Card / DV Lottery: Electronic submissions require a square 600 × 600 px to 1200 × 1200 px JPEG under 240 KB.
- India Tourist e-Visa & OCI Card Applications: Indian e-Visa and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) portals specify a 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) square portrait photo.
How to Resize a Photo to 2×2 Inches (5.08×5.08 cm) Online
- Upload your image: Select a JPG, PNG, WebP, or GIF portrait from your device. Everything runs locally in your browser.
- Confirm the 5.08 × 5.08 cm (2 × 2 in) preset: The width and height are pre-configured to 5.08 cm × 5.08 cm (600 × 600 px at 300 DPI). You can also switch to the Crop tab if your original photo is rectangular and needs a 1:1 square crop first.
- Click Resize Image: The tool outputs a 600 × 600 px image with 300 DPI metadata embedded.
- Download your 2×2 photo: Save the finished photo to your device for printing or online portal upload.
Related Free Image Tools
- International Passport Size Maker (3.5×4.5 cm) — Standard 35 × 45 mm passport photo tool for UK, EU, UAE, and Pakistan
- Visa Photo Size Converter (3.5×4.5 cm) — Crop and resize photos for Schengen and embassy visa applications
- Resize Image by Pixels (PX) — Set exact 600 × 600 px or 1200 × 1200 px dimensions directly
- Image Compressor (MB to KB) — Compress your 2×2 photo under 240 KB, 100 KB, or 50 KB
- Image to JPG Converter — Convert PNG or WebP portraits to standard JPG format with a white background
Frequently Asked Questions
What is US passport photo size in inches, cm, and pixels?
The standard US passport and visa photo size is 2 × 2 inches (5.08 × 5.08 cm or 51 × 51 mm). At 300 DPI print resolution, 2 × 2 inches equals 600 × 600 pixels.
How do I resize an image to 2×2 inches (600×600 pixels) online?
Upload your photo in the tool above. The US Passport preset automatically sets the dimensions to 5.08 × 5.08 cm (2 × 2 inches / 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI). Click Resize Image and download your square photo.
Does this 2×2 inch resizer work for US DS-160 Visa, DV Lottery, and Indian OCI?
Yes. US Passport applications, DS-160 non-immigrant visas, Diversity Visa (DV) Green Card Lottery entries, and Indian OCI / tourist e-Visa portals all use the 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm / 600 × 600 px minimum) square photo format.
What if I need 1200×1200 pixels instead of 600×600 pixels?
600 × 600 pixels is the standard 300 DPI output for a 2 × 2 inch photo. If an online portal requests 1200 × 1200 pixels, open our Resize by Pixels (/resize/pixels/) tool and enter 1200 × 1200 px directly.
How do I keep my 2×2 photo under 240 KB or 50 KB for upload?
After resizing your photo to 2 × 2 inches here, use our Image Compressor (/image-compressor/) to set an exact upper KB limit such as 200 KB, 100 KB, or 50 KB.
Is my US passport photo uploaded to any server?
No. All image processing happens locally inside your web browser. Your photo never leaves your computer or phone.