US Visa Photo Size: 2x2 Inch

Exact size — inches, mm, cm, pixels

• Inches: 2 x 2 inches
• Millimetres: 51 x 51mm
• Centimetres: 5.1 x 5.1 cm
• Pixels at 300 DPI: about 600 x 600 pixels
• Shape: square

Do not confuse this with Pakistan passport size (35x45mm, about 1.38 x 1.77 inches), which is taller than wide. US visa size is square. Using the wrong size is one of the most common reasons a photo is rejected.

Always check the exact embassy / application instructions before you submit. This guide gives the commonly used size, not a guarantee for every application.

Step-by-step: make a 2x2 photo online free

1. Open the Passport Photo Maker tool and drop your photo onto the upload area, or click to choose a file.
2. Choose US Visa (2x2 inch) size.
3. Preview the square crop and check that your face is centred, with head and shoulders visible and a plain white background.
4. Click Download Photo to save your JPG, then upload that file to the visa application.

Take your photo in bright, even daylight in front of a plain white wall. Keep your face straight, eyes open, mouth closed, and the camera at eye level. Do not wear sunglasses or a hat unless for religious reasons, and do not use filters or beauty mode.

Common mistakes for US visa photos

• Using a rectangular 35x45mm photo instead of square 2x2 inch.
• Coloured or busy background. Use a plain white wall.
• Head too small, too large, tilted, or cut off. Check the preview — face centred, head and shoulders visible.
• Old photo: use a recent, clear photo that looks like you now.
• AI-generated face: use a real photo of yourself. AI faces are not accepted for official documents.

Frequently asked questions