🇺🇸United States Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Photo for $1
Get a compliant 2" × 2" (51 × 51 mm) photo in 2 minutes. Accepted or money back.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
What You Get
Digital Photo
600×600px JPG
4×6 Print Sheet
6 photos included
We never see your photo
Unlike other services, our AI processes everything and never store your data. We don't know who you are and we also don't care who you are. We have only one mission is to help you easily create your id photo.
Privacy first
United States Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Photo Specifications
Official requirements
| Photo size | 2" × 2" (51 × 51 mm) |
| Digital size | 600 × 600 px |
| Background | White |
| Head size | 1 inch to 1 3/8 inches from chin to crown |
| Glasses | Not allowed |
| Recency | Within 1 months |
| File format | JPEG |
| Max file size | 240 KB |
| Paper type | Glossy or Matte |
| Printable | Yes |
| Digital submission | Yes |
How It Works
Get your perfect employment authorization document (ead) photo in under 3 minutes
1. Take or upload a photo
Use any selfie or photo. No special setup needed — our AI handles the rest.
2. AI processes your photo
Background removal, perfect cropping, and compliance check — all automatic in seconds.
Common Reasons Photos Get Rejected
Glasses
Wrong head size
Wrong background
Shadow on face
Shadow on background
Wearing glasses - Eyeglasses are not allowed in EAD photos
Photo too old - For renewals, photo must be taken within 30 days
Wrong head size - Head must measure 1 to 1-3/8 inches (25-35mm) from chin to top of head
Non-white background - Background must be plain white without shadows
Not identical photos - Both photos submitted must be identical
Printing Your Photo
For mail-in applications, print your photo on 4×6 photo paper at any drugstore. Our download includes a print-ready template with multiple photos — you only need 2 for most applications.
Use glossy or matte photo paper, not regular printer paper. When printing, select "actual size" or "no scaling" to ensure the photos are exactly 2" × 2" (51 × 51 mm).
| Paper size | 4×6 inches |
| Paper type | Glossy or matte photo paper |
| Print quality | 300 DPI minimum |
Where to print
- CVS Photo ~$0.35
- Walgreens ~$0.35
- Walmart ~$0.25
- Costco(membership required) ~$0.17
Digital Submission Requirements
For online applications, you'll upload a digital photo directly. Our tool exports photos that meet all digital requirements automatically.
| File format | JPEG |
| Dimensions | 600×600px |
| Max file size | 240 KB |
| Aspect ratio | Square (1:1) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Are EAD photo requirements the same as passport photos?
Yes, EAD photos follow the same technical requirements as US passport photos. However, for EAD renewals, the photo must be taken within the past 30 days (not 6 months).
How recent must my EAD photo be?
For new applications, photos must be within 6 months. For EAD renewals (Form I-765), photos should be taken within 30 days of filing.
How many photos do I need for Form I-765?
USCIS requires 2 identical passport-style photos for Form I-765.
Can I submit a digital photo for my EAD application?
Yes, if filing online you can upload a digital photo. It must be in JPEG format, 600x600 pixels, and under 240KB.
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Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
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Official source: https://www.uscis.gov/i-765