This guided pre-check doesn’t provide official approval. The tool checks file details automatically. You review the photo and mark the head position. It doesn’t use face recognition or assess the background automatically. Paper: print 2 × 2 inches; chin to top of head 1–1⅜ inches. Use matte or glossy photo-quality paper. Online: JPG/JPEG, PNG, HEIC or HEIF; 54 KB–10 MB. Upload the original and crop in the official portal.
US passport photo checker
Check US passport photo file details and review the photo yourself. Prepare a 2 × 2 inch print crop. Free and local, without approval guarantees.
Processed on your device Free. No account needed.
Your photo stays in this browser. No uploads, AI calls or credits.
This guided pre-check doesn’t provide official approval. The tool checks file details automatically. You review the photo and mark the head position. It doesn’t use face recognition or assess the background automatically.
Requirements at a glance
Paper: print 2 × 2 inches; chin to top of head 1–1⅜ inches. Use matte or glossy photo-quality paper.
Online: JPG/JPEG, PNG, HEIC or HEIF; 54 KB–10 MB. Upload the original and crop in the official portal.
JPG / PNG · one photo · up to 20 MB and 12 megapixels. This tool cannot inspect HEIC; the official online portal accepts HEIC/HEIF.
Rules checked: September 20, 2026 · Official sources: Paper application / print · Online renewal
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