Child and baby passport photo (2 x 2 in)

Child and baby passport photo maker

Turn a photo of your child or baby into a compliant 2 x 2 inch passport-style photo, with a printable 4x6 sheet.

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Drop your photo here or click to choose a file. JPG, PNG, WebP or iPhone HEIC. Selfies work, front-facing is best.
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Face the cameraGood lightOriginal file

    From selfie to approved in four steps

    No sign-in, no software, no waiting.

    1

    Choose the document

    US visa, passport, green card or DV lottery. Each has its own file size rule and we apply the right one.

    2

    Upload a photo

    We check face, focus, lighting, glasses, hats and resolution first. If it cannot be fixed, a pop-up tells you exactly why.

    3

    We fix the rest

    Dark or busy background becomes plain white. Your head is sized to the 50% to 69% rule and straightened.

    4

    Download

    Get a 600 x 600 px JPEG that fits the file-size limit, plus a 4x6 print sheet for passports.

    Child and baby passport photo rules at a glance

    • The same rules as adults: 2 x 2 inches, plain white or off-white background, head 50% to 69% of the photo height
    • Eyes open, looking at the camera, no shadows on the face
    • No other person in the photo, including a parent's hand
    • Babies: lay the baby on their back on a plain white sheet, or use a car seat covered with a white sheet
    • Children under 16 usually apply in person with a parent or guardian and printed photos
    • A child who has only changed through normal aging generally does not need a new photo (the agency decides)

    If the baby is lying down, the face may not be detected. In that case choose Place manually (baby or child): rotate the photo so the head is on top and drag the chin line. See how to photograph a baby.

    No-edit mode for US passports.

    The State Department says to submit the original, unedited photo, with no background changes or filters. We only crop and resize your photo, and check that the background, lighting and pose are right. If something is wrong, retake the photo.

    Face a window, stand in front of a plain white wall, hold the camera at eye level about 1 meter (3 feet) away.

    What gets a US photo rejected

    Quick visual guide. Our tool checks all of these for you.

    GoodFacing the camera, neutral face, plain white background, head 50-69%.
    GlassesGlasses are not allowed (rare medical exceptions need a signed statement).
    Hat or head coveringOnly allowed if worn daily for religious reasons, with the full face visible.
    Shadows on the faceLight from one side leaves one half darker. Face a window instead.
    Dark or busy backgroundMust be plain white or off-white, with no shadows.
    Head too smallChin to top of head must be 50% to 69% of the photo height.
    Head tilted or turnedFace the camera squarely with your head level.
    Smile or open mouthUse a neutral expression with your mouth closed.
    Too close (selfie)Phone selfies distort the face. Shoot from 3 to 4 feet away.

    Child Passport

    What are the passport photo rules for children?
    The same as for adults: 2 x 2 inches, plain white or off-white background, head 50% to 69% of the photo height, eyes open and looking at the camera. No other person (including a parent) may appear in the photo.
    How do I photograph a newborn or baby?
    Lay the baby on their back on a plain white or off-white sheet, or use a car seat covered with a sheet. Take the photo from straight above, keep shadows off the face, and take many photos until the eyes are open.
    What if the tool cannot find my baby's face?
    Choose "Place manually (baby or child)". Rotate the photo so the head is on top, then drag the chin line. Face checks are skipped, so confirm the eyes are open and nobody else is in the photo.
    Does a child need a new photo as they grow?
    A child under 16 whose appearance has only changed through normal aging generally does not need a new photo, but the reviewing agency decides.
    Do children apply online?
    Children under 16 usually apply in person with a parent or guardian and printed photos. Download the 4x6 print sheet and print it at a photo shop.

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