Official Specifications

United States
US Passport Photo

Free AI-powered photo generator for United States US Passport. Automatic background removal, compliance checking, and instant download in the exact 51×51mm format required.

Size: 51×51mm (600×600px)

White BackgroundNo Glasses

Important: Glasses are not allowed. GLASSES BANNED since Nov 2016. AI/filter modification BANNED since 2026. Both ears must be visible.

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Instant Processing

AI removes background and crops to exact size in seconds

100% Compliant

Meets official United States government specifications

Privacy First

Auto-delete after 30 minutes, no permanent storage

Official Requirements

Complete specifications for United States US Passport

Requirements

Photo Dimensions

Physical Size

51×51mm

Digital Size

600×600px

Background Color

White

#FFFFFF

File Requirements

File Size

54-10000KB

Format

JPEGHEIF

Photo Rules

Glasses

Not Allowed

Eyes Open

Required

Neutral Expression

Required

Headwear

religious medical_only

Important Note

GLASSES BANNED since Nov 2016. AI/filter modification BANNED since 2026. Both ears must be visible.

Source: Official Guidelines • Last verified: 2/25/2026

Tips for Best Results

Good Lighting: Use natural light or bright indoor lighting, avoid harsh shadows on face or background
Neutral Expression: Keep mouth closed, face camera directly with eyes open and visible
Remove Glasses: United States US Passport does not permit eyeglasses in photos
No Head Tilt: Face should be straight, not tilted to either side (maximum 5° tilt)
Ears Visible: Ears should preferably be visible
Recent Photo: Photo must be taken within the last 6 months

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AI Processing

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Compliance Check

Instant validation against official requirements.

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Auto-Delete

Your photo is automatically deleted after 30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our passport photo service

Yes, completely free. No watermarks, no hidden fees, no premium tiers. We believe everyone should have access to compliant passport photos without paying expensive fees.

Our AI uses advanced computer vision to detect your face, analyze positioning, remove the background, and crop to exact government specifications. The entire process takes just a few seconds.

Our specifications are sourced directly from official government guidelines and updated regularly. While we ensure technical compliance, final acceptance is at the discretion of the issuing authority. We recommend reviewing your local requirements.

Privacy is our priority. All photos are automatically deleted 30 minutes after download. We never store, share, or use your photos for any purpose beyond the immediate processing.

We support 200+ countries and 37+ document types including passports, visas, national IDs, driving licenses, and residence permits. Our database includes detailed specifications for India, USA, UK, Canada, Germany, France, Japan, China, Australia, and more.

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