2x2 Photo Converter - Guide to Resize Image
EN
English English France Français Germany Deutsch Italy Italiano Spain Español Português Português Nederlands Nederlands Poland Polski Turkey Türkçe
DownloadDownload OrderOrder

2x2 Photo Converter - Guide to Resize Image

AltRead time: 5 min.
Need a decent photo for your passport or visa? Don't have time or patience to deal with photo studios? Just take a picture yourself without leaving the comfort of your home. Then prepare it in accordance with the latest requirements using a special 2x2 photo converter and checker program.
Download NowFor Windows 11, 10, 8, 7
How to make a 2x2 photo

There is reliable software you might like: Passport Photo Maker. With this program, you won't have to spend a lot of money on professional photographer services. Instead, you'll make a perfect ID picture yourself in a matter of minutes. Below, we’ll show you how to create a compliant picture for your documents using this passport photo maker - 5 easy steps and it's done! We’ll also give a list of key image specifications so you can make sure your digital photo meets them all. Now let’s begin.

2x2 Photo Template & Requirements

When making their own ID photo, people often ask how to pose in a picture. Or how many pixels is a 2x2 photo? Check out the official requirements for a 2x2 inches (or 5.1x5.1 cm) photo suitable for both a passport and visa:

  • Your photo must be in color and printed on high-quality paper.
  • Submit only a recent picture (taken within the last 6 months) to reflect your current appearance.
  • Plain white or off-white background, without any pattern or objects behind.
  • Full face is directed to the camera, only a neutral facial expression is acceptable.
  • Eyes should be open and clearly visible. There must not be any shadows or hair across the face.
  • No head coverings like hats or veils, no headphones and similar objects on your head (except worn for religious reasons).
  • You can't wear glasses (even if they don't have tinted lenses).
  • Pictures must not be digitally altered or retouched to change the appearance.
  • There must be no watermark on your ID photos.
2x2 photo requirements
Official requirements for a 2x2 photo

If you prefer visual guides over texts and lists, then check out the examples below. They illustrate most of the requirements:

Don't wear headwear and don't look away from the camera
Don't cover your face
Wearing glasses or smiling is not allowed

How to Make a Photo 2x2 with Passport Photo Maker

Studied all the requirements and ready to take some action? Follow the instructions below and create your 2x2 inches photo in less than 5 minutes.

Step 1. Download Passport Photo Maker

First of all, download Passport Photo Maker from the official website. When you've launched the software stay on the ID Type tab to browse through a collection of built-in photo templates.

Download NowFor Windows 11, 10, 8, 7

Step 2. Choose your 2x2 photo template

Let's pick a suitable template of the required size. In this case, we'll make a 2x2 passport photo so click US Passport. On the right you can see that the program uses the proper width and height settings to convert a photo to 2x2.

Choose the 2x2 ID type
Pick a suitable document type, for example, U.S. passport

Step 3. Crop your picture to 2x2 inches

How to crop a photo 2x2 inches? The passport picture must measure exactly 2x2 inches, with the head size from 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches. The eyes should be placed between 1 1/8 inches to 1 3/8 inches from the photo bottom. The cropper uses smart face detection technology so you don't have to worry about the right size of your head in the photo. If the face recognition module hasn't worked properly, move the red and yellow lines to put the whole face into focus or manually change its proportion.

Crop your image in a click
Crop your photo according to the template

Step 4. Change the photo background

After cropping your image, you can switch to the Edit tab to make your picture look as if it was taken by a professional photographer. Change the background color to perfect white without affecting the face. Adjust highlights and shadows to get a clear and sharp image. Replace clothes with something more official and formal if you're wearing a simple T-shirt in the picture. However, be careful with too much editing. After all the tweaking, your ID photo must still look natural.

Change the background color
Change the background color into white

Step 5. Print your 2x2 photo at home

Now it's high time to print your 2x2 inches photo. Move to the Print tab to pick the paper size and set the desired number of copies. You can also add crop marks to easier cut out your printed photos. To get two US passport photos, pick 4x6 inches paper and set the margins to fit all the photos on the page. Hit the Print button or save them as JPEG and add to your online application. If you don’t have a printer, you can save the images and make an order at the printing service you like.

Decide how many 2x2 photos you need
Select the number of photos on a page

Convert Photos to 2x2: Video Tutorial

Want a more detailed guide on how to make a 2x2 photo? Watch the video lesson below and repeat all the actions to get the best result:
Alt
Download NowFor Windows 11, 10, 8, 7

Still not sure that Passport Photo Maker is the right tool for your task? Check out a review for this 2x2 picture converter at Fixthephoto.com - it covers all the pros and cons and should help you decide.

Need to make other types of ID photos? With Passport Photo Maker software, you can easily prepare proper headshots for all of your family. The program comes with dozens of ID photo templates for any purpose and occasion, including baby passport photos, DV Lottery pictures, Schengen visa photos, and many other formats. Whether you need to submit pictures to the USCIS, get a travel visa, or update your driving license, get started with this ID photo generator and save your money spent on photo services!

Popular Documents Requiring a 2х2 Picture

Let’s see what states require 2x2 (or 51x51 mm) photos for their documents:

AltIndia Passport / Visa
AltIsrael Passport
AltKenya Passport / Visa
AltSpain Visa
AltThailand Driving license / Visa
AltUSA Green card / Visa / Passport / Nursing licenses
AltVietnam Visa

FAQ about Converting a Photo to 2x2

  • How many pixels is a 2x2 photo?

    A 2x2 photo is 600x600 pixels at 300 DPI and 1200x1200 pixels at 600 DPI.

  • How to take a 2x2 photo on an iPhone?

    Cameras on iPhones have a square mode that can help you take photos with the needed aspect ratio. Then you can upload them to a resizer app to set the 2 inch x 2 inch size and make the pics meet the dimensions.

  • How to take a 2x2 photo on Android?

    If you prefer Android phones such as Samsung or Asus, you probably have a camera that is good enough for capturing high-quality pictures. Just take a regular photo (using the back camera) and turn it into a 2x2 image using a photo editor. To make sure it meets the specifications, you can also try using a dedicated cutter tool that not only crops and resizes an image but also centers the face correctly.
Check out more guides on passport & visa photos:
How to take a passport photoRead More
How to Take a Passport Photo
US passport photo requirementsRead More
US Passport Photo Requirements
Requirements for a Canadian visaRead More
Canada Visa Photo Requirements
Print passport photosRead More
Print Passport Photos at Home
Top Top