Free Passport Photo Checker
Find out in seconds whether your photo meets US passport rules — head size, eye position, crop, resolution, and background — before the passport agency rejects it. Runs in your browser; your photo is never uploaded.
What the Checker Verifies
Seven automated checks against the official US State Department spec:
| Check | Requirement | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 600 × 600 px minimum | Digital submissions below this are auto-rejected |
| 2×2 square crop | Exactly 2 × 2 inches | Wrong dimensions = instant rejection |
| Face detection | One face, front view | Verifies the photo is usable at all |
| Head size | 1 – 1⅜ in (50–69% of height) | The single most common rejection reason |
| Eye height | 1⅛ – 1⅜ in from bottom | Off-band eye position fails the template check |
| Centering | Face horizontally centered | Off-center crops get flagged by reviewers |
| Background | Plain white / off-white | Shadows and tints are a top-3 rejection cause |
What it can't check
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if my passport photo will be accepted?
Upload it to the free checker above. It analyzes the seven things the State Department verifies most often: 2×2 crop, 600×600px minimum resolution, face detection, head size (1–1⅜ in), eye height (1⅛–1⅜ in from bottom), horizontal centering, and white background.
Is the passport photo checker really free?
Yes — checking is completely free and runs directly in your browser; your photo is never uploaded to a server. If issues are found, you can fix them manually and re-check, or use our tool to fix them automatically ($9.99 for the final HD download).
What gets passport photos rejected most often?
The top reasons: head too small or too large in the frame (the 1–1⅜ inch rule), shadows or non-white backgrounds, glasses (banned since 2016), photos older than 6 months, and incorrect dimensions from bad cropping or 'fit to page' printing.
Does passing the checker guarantee acceptance?
No automated tool can guarantee acceptance — a human at the passport agency makes the final call, and some factors (photo age, alterations, expression) can't be verified automatically. The checker catches the measurable failures that cause the large majority of rejections.
Can I check a photo for a visa or green card too?
Yes — US visas, green cards, and USCIS applications all use the same 2×2 inch format and head-size rules as the US passport, so the same checks apply.
Is my photo uploaded or stored when I check it?
No. The analysis (face detection, measurements, background check) runs entirely in your browser using on-device AI. The photo never leaves your computer unless you afterwards choose to create a final photo with our editor.
Updated July 2026 · Checks follow the US State Department photo specifications (travel.state.gov).
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