Every US ID photo,
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12 document types — passport, visa, and ID photo specs for US, with the dimensions and background rules each one expects.
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Specs and tools for every document we support.
Travel Passport
2" × 2" (51 × 51 mm)
Travel Visa
2" × 2" (51 × 51 mm)
State ID Card
2" × 2" (51 × 51 mm)
State Driver's License
2" × 2" (51 × 51 mm)
Travel Baby Passport Photo
2" × 2" (51 × 51 mm)
Federal Certificate of Citizenship
2" × 2" (51 × 51 mm)
Travel DV Lottery
2" × 2" (51 × 51 mm)
Federal Employment Authorization Document (EAD)
2" × 2" (51 × 51 mm)
ESTA (Visa Waiver)
2" × 2" (51 × 51 mm)
Travel Global Entry / TSA PreCheck
2" × 2" (51 × 51 mm)
Federal Green Card
2" × 2" (51 × 51 mm)
State REAL ID
2" × 2" (51 × 51 mm)
USCIS No Longer Accepts Photos: What Changed (2026)
Since December 2025, USCIS no longer accepts passport-style photos with most applications. Your photo is now captured at your biometric appointment. Here's what this means for your case.
Guides for every situation
Practical writeups from the team that handles compliance review.
How to Renew a Passport
Renewing a US passport online uses a different photo requirement page than applying in person or by mail, and the State Department's own photo tool tells online renewers not to use it. Here is what that means for your photo.
Passport Photos Near Me
Only two national chains let you filter a store locator for passport photo service. Here is how to confirm a specific branch does it before you drive there, and what to ask when you call.
Post Office Passport Photos
Yes, many US Post Offices take passport photos for $15, but only at Passport Acceptance Facilities and usually by appointment. Here's how to check your branch, what to expect, and when it's the wrong choice.
Print Passport Photos at Walmart
Make a compliant passport, visa, or ID photo on your phone, then print it at Walmart as a regular 4x6 photo for about $0.39, instead of paying $7.64 for the in-store service. Here's the exact flow we tested.
Print Passport Photos at CVS for Less
Create a 4x6 passport, visa, or ID photo sheet online, then print it at CVS as a regular photo print to save money
Cheapest Passport Photos
The cheapest passport photo costs $1.35 — $1 online + $0.35 drugstore print. Every option ranked cheapest to most expensive with hidden costs exposed.
Passport Photo Cost
Passport photos cost $1.35-$17.99 in 2026. Full price comparison: CVS $16.99, Walgreens $14.99, Walmart $7.44, Costco $6.99, online $1. Every option ranked with hidden costs.
Print Photos Yourself
Print your own passport or visa photos for $0.35 at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Target, Costco, or Kroger. Step-by-step kiosk instructions for each store. 6 photos for $1.35 total.
UK Visa Photo (USA)
UK visa photo for US applicants must be 35x45mm rectangular with a light grey background — completely different from US passport's 2x2 inch square white format.
Photo Sizes by Country
Comprehensive guide to passport photo sizes for 150+ countries. From US 2x2 inches to EU 35x45mm -- exact dimensions in mm, inches, and pixels for every country.
Passport Book vs Card
US passport book costs $130 and works everywhere. Passport card costs $30 but only works at land borders and sea ports. Compare both options.
How to print your US passport photo
Step-by-step for printing your photo at each major store.
Pro tips from our review team
Most US photo rejections come down to the same five mistakes. Get these right and the rest is easy.
Even lighting
Face a window for soft, natural light. Avoid shadows on your face or behind you — overhead lighting alone usually casts shadows under the eyes.
Neutral expression
Look straight at the camera with both eyes open and mouth closed. A small natural smile is fine; an exaggerated one is not.
Clear face
Hair should not cover your eyes or cast shadows on your face. Remove sunglasses, hats, and most head coverings unless worn daily for religious reasons.
Everyday clothing
Wear what you normally would. Uniforms, camouflage, and white clothing against a white background are common reasons for rejection.
Plain background
Stand against a plain, light-colored wall with no shadows or patterns. We can also remove the background automatically if you can't find a clean wall.
Need a photo for another country?
We support passport and ID photos for 180+ countries.