Green Card and USCIS (2 x 2 in)

Green card & USCIS photo maker

Create a compliant 2 x 2 inch passport-style photo for immigration paperwork, 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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    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.

    Check before you send photos. USCIS now reportedly captures photos at biometrics appointments for most cases. Read the instructions for your form, and see the USCIS photo policy explained.

    Green card photo requirements at a glance

    • 2 x 2 inches, color, plain white or off-white background
    • Head 1 to 1 3/8 inches (50% to 69% of height)
    • Full face, neutral expression, no glasses or head covering (religious exceptions)
    • Recent photo that looks like you today

    Applying for an immigrant visa abroad (DS-260)? Use the US visa photo maker for the online upload.

    Dark or busy background? Gone in seconds.

    US photos need a plain white or off-white background with no shadows. Our on-device AI separates you from the background and replaces it with clean white, without touching your face.

    • Works with dark, colored and cluttered backgrounds
    • Never retouches skin, hair or features (the rules forbid it)
    • Runs on your device, so your photo stays private
    Before
    After: plain white

    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.

    Green Card / USCIS

    Do I still need to send photos to USCIS?
    USCIS reportedly now takes photos at biometrics appointments for most cases, so check the current instructions for your form before you send any. See our guide on the USCIS photo policy.
    What size is a green card photo?
    The standard US passport-style photo: 2 x 2 inches, color, plain white or off-white background, head 1 to 1 3/8 inches.
    Can I get a printable version?
    Yes. Download the 4x6 print sheet with six 2 x 2 inch photos at 300 dpi and print it at a photo shop.
    Is this photo valid for an immigrant visa (DS-260)?
    Yes, the same State Department digital requirements apply. Use the US Visa option for the online upload (600 x 600 px, JPEG, 240 KB or less).

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