US REAL ID Photo Maker, 2x2 inch
Get a REAL ID photo with glasses removed for facial recognition and both eyes open and forward-facing, the two checks that catch the most applicants at the DMV counter.
Requirements:
We automatically adjust your photo to meet all requirements
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
$1 digital · $5 with print sheet · $6 family pack
Already have a photo? Check if it will be accepted, free.
What You Get
Digital Photo $1
600×600px JPG
4×6 Print Sheet in the $5 pack
6 photos included
US REAL ID photo requirements
The official requirements — all of which we handle automatically when you upload your photo.
Size & Dimensions
- 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)
- Head height: Head should fill 50-70% of frame
File Format
- JPEG (.jpg) format
- Color photo, not black & white
- Minimum 600 × 600 pixels, 300 DPI
- File size under 240 KB
Background & Lighting
- Plain white or light blue background (varies by state)
- Even lighting, no harsh shadows on face or background
- No filters or digital alterations
Pose & Framing
- Face camera directly, full face in view
- Both eyes open, looking at camera
- Head centered and level
Expression & Attire
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open
- No uniforms (except religious/medical)
- No head coverings (religious exceptions apply)
Glasses & Accessories
- No eyeglasses
- No earphones or wireless devices
- Photo taken within the last 6 months
Photo specification diagram
100% government compliant
Our system automatically checks and corrects your photo against all official US REAL ID requirements. If it's rejected, we'll refund your $1 immediately.
Why pay $16.99 at the pharmacy?
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We never see your photo
Unlike other services, we never store or log your photo, and we don't know who you are and we don't need to. Your face stays yours. The one exception is the optional Expert Review: there you choose to share your photo with our reviewer, and it's deleted within 7 days.
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People who used the tool for a real id photo and made it through.
“Thank you! You were great to work with and made the whole passport photo process much easier. I really appreciated the support and was able to get my passport approved.”
“Nice!!! Super quick and easy to use. I got the visa photo I needed without any hassle.”
“This saved me a trip to the pharmacy. I uploaded a photo, got it cropped correctly, and printed it myself for much less than a passport photo service.”
Ready to create your real id photo?
Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 10MB
Need photos for the whole family? Get everyone on one sheet for $6
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