Free United States Passport (print or online renewal) photo checker
Upload a photo you already have (from a studio, a booth, your phone, or one that was rejected) and see whether it meets the United States Passport (print or online renewal) photo rules, with the reason for every problem.
| Size | 50.8×50.8 mm (600×600 pixels) |
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| File size | 54 KB to 10 MB |
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| Background | white or off-white |
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| Head height (chin to crown) | 25.4 to 35.1 mm |
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| Glasses | Not allowed |
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| Expression | Natural, a smile is fine |
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What else the United States Passport (print or online renewal) photo rules say
- No glasses unless a signed doctor's statement comes with the application
- No filters or edits; a natural smile is fine
- Online renewal: JPG, PNG or HEIC, 54 KB to 10 MB (no pixel rule is published; 600×600 to 1200×1200 px fits)
- A religious head covering needs a signed statement
United States Passport (print or online renewal) photo: all the rules and the official source
Want one that passes first time? Make your United States Passport (print or online renewal) photo with live camera checks: Picproved fits it to the rules, fixes the background and checks everything before you save. Free while we launch, then $7.99 per person, every size included. No ads, no subscription.
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Questions
- Is the United States Passport (print or online renewal) photo checker free?
- Yes. Checking is free, with no sign-up, and your photo is checked on your device. It is never uploaded.
- What does the United States Passport (print or online renewal) photo checker look at?
- The file (format, pixel size, file size), then the face: head size and position, eyes open, expression, head tilt and turn, light, shadows, glare, blur, glasses, hair over the face, head covering and the background colour.
- What if my photo fails?
- Each failed check says why. Size, crop and background can be fixed in the editor; eyes, expression, light and blur need a new photo, which Picproved helps you take with live camera checks.
- Does passing the check mean my photo will be accepted?
- It means the photo meets the published rules Picproved checks. The office or portal makes the final decision, so no checker can promise acceptance.
