US Passport Photo (Online Renewal)
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Target: JPEG · 600–1200px square · 54.0 KB–10240.0 KB
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Full requirement details
Get a square JPEG photo between 600px and 1200px, sized between 54 KB and 10 MB for online renewals.
Photo must be square (1:1), plain white/off-white background, taken within the last 6 months. Chin-to-crown head height between 1 and 1.375 inches. Applies to online passport renewal via MyTravelGov.
Exact target size limits: 55,296 bytes (54 KiB) to 10,485,760 bytes (10240 KiB). Requires between 55,296 bytes (54 KiB) and 10,485,760 bytes (10 MiB).
Crop & Alignment Guide
Align face features with the templates below
Background & Lighting Checklist
Ensure environment compliance
Why photos get rejected at this portal
- • File is too small (under 54 KiB):Auto-fixed (our tool ensures the compression doesn't fall below the minimum threshold).
- • Wrong aspect ratio (must be square):Auto-fixed (our crop tool locks the aspect ratio to 1:1).
- • Shadows on background or face:Manual (ensure you take the photo in bright, even lighting with no harsh shadows).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I wear glasses in my passport photo?
No, glasses are strictly prohibited in US passport photos unless you have a signed medical statement for rare exceptions.
Is the online passport renewal photo spec the same as the paper one?
Yes, the physical requirements (2x2 inches) translate to the digital spec (600x600px to 1200x1200px) when scanned or uploaded.
Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.htmlVerified: 2026-07-15
Requirements occasionally change — always cross-check against the source link above for anything as time-sensitive as an official application.