2x2 Picture Maker

Crop any photo to an exact 2x2 or 1x1 inch ID picture at 300 DPI, with a head guide and a printable 4x6 sheet. Your photo never leaves your device.

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How to Make a 2x2 Picture

Upload a photo - A phone photo works fine. Face the camera straight on, against a plain, light-colored wall, with even lighting and no shadows on your face.
Position and zoom - Drag your photo inside the square and zoom until your head fits the dashed guide. For most IDs your head should fill roughly half to two-thirds of the frame height, with eyes on the horizontal line.
Pick your output - Download a single 600 x 600 pixel photo for online applications, or a 4x6 print sheet with multiple copies and cut lines for printing.
Download - The file is saved at 300 DPI, the resolution photo labs and government forms expect. Everything happens in your browser - your photo is never uploaded anywhere.

Printing Your 2x2 Pictures for Cheap

Here's the trick that saves the most money: instead of paying passport-photo prices, download the 4x6 print sheet. It arranges six 2x2 pictures (or a full grid of 1x1 pictures) on a standard 4x6 canvas at exact print dimensions. Take it to any photo kiosk, pharmacy photo counter, or photo lab and print it as a regular 4x6 photo - usually a fraction of the cost of a passport photo service - then cut along the light guide lines. Make sure the kiosk is set to print the full photo without cropping or "fill" scaling.

What Size is a 2x2 Picture?

A 2x2 picture is 2 inches by 2 inches - a perfect square. At the standard print resolution of 300 DPI, that's exactly 600 x 600 pixels (in metric, 51mm x 51mm). It's the required photo size for US passports, US visas, and Green Card applications, and one of the most commonly requested photo sizes for job applications and government IDs in the Philippines alongside the 1x1 picture (300 x 300 pixels), which this tool also makes.

Photo Requirements Checklist

Requirements vary by document, but these rules cover almost all of them: use a recent photo with a neutral expression, both eyes open, facing the camera directly. The background should be plain white or off-white. No hats, sunglasses, or heavy shadows; glasses are not allowed for US passports. This tool handles the size and framing - the photo itself needs to follow the rules above, so check the specific requirements of the document you're applying for.

2x2 Passport Photo Requirements (US)

For a US passport, the photo must be exactly 2x2 inches (51x51mm) with a white or off-white background, taken within the last 6 months. The head must measure between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (25-35mm) from chin to top of head - roughly 50 to 69 percent of the frame height, which is exactly what the dashed head guide in this tool marks. Eyes should sit between 1 1/8 and 1 3/8 inches from the bottom of the photo, on the guide's eye line. Neutral expression or natural smile, both eyes open, facing the camera directly. Glasses are not allowed, and no hats or uniforms. The full official rules are on the State Department's photo page.

US Visa and Green Card Photo Requirements

US visa and Green Card photos use the same 2x2 inch specification as the passport photo above. For paper applications, you submit two identical printed 2x2 photos - which is exactly what the 4x6 print sheet gives you with copies to spare. For digital submissions such as the DV lottery, the requirement is a square image of at least 600 x 600 pixels, which is precisely what this tool exports.

2x2 and 1x1 Picture Requirements in the Philippines

In the Philippines, the 2x2 picture with a white background is the standard for job application forms, company IDs, and many government transactions, while the smaller 1x1 is often requested for records and clearances - this tool makes both. Requirements vary by agency: a recent photo with a white background covers most cases, but some exams and agencies additionally require your name and the date printed on a tag in the photo, so check the instructions on the specific form you're filing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my photo uploaded to a server? No. The cropping, resizing, and print sheet are all generated in your browser with the canvas API. Your photo never leaves your device - which matters more than usual when the photo is your face on an ID.

Is this really 300 DPI? Yes. The downloaded JPG is 600 x 600 pixels with 300 DPI written into the file header, which is what "2x2 inches at print quality" means. Some tools export the right pixels but leave the DPI field at 72, which can confuse photo labs and online forms that check it.

Does this remove or change the background? No - and we'd rather be upfront about that than pretend. Background removal needs server-side AI processing, which would mean uploading your photo. Take your photo against a plain light wall and you won't need it.

Will this photo be accepted for a US passport? The size and resolution will be exactly right. Acceptance also depends on the photo itself: lighting, expression, background, and head size are judged by the State Department's rules. Use the head guide to get the framing right, and check their photo requirements before submitting.

How many photos fit on the 4x6 sheet? Six 2x2 pictures fit exactly on a 4x6 print. For 1x1 pictures, the sheet holds a grid of 24 - more than most people will ever need from one print.

Is a 2x2 picture the same as a passport size photo? Depends where you are. In the US, yes - the US passport photo is exactly 2x2 inches. In the Philippines, no - "passport size" at photo shops usually means 3.5 x 4.5 cm, which is smaller and rectangular, while 2x2 is the square size. If a form asks for one or the other, don't substitute; check what the form specifies.

Can I use a photo taken on my phone? Yes - modern phone cameras far exceed the resolution needed. Have someone else take it (or use a timer) from about 4 feet away at eye level, rather than a selfie, which distorts facial proportions at arm's length.