What is the required head height and eye-line position for a United States passport photo?

The biometric head height (measured from the bottom of the chin to the top of the skull/hair crown) must fall strictly between 25.4mm and 35.1mm (50%–69% of total frame height, or 300–414px). The horizontal eye line must sit 28.4mm to 35.1mm (336–414px) from the bottom edge.

What background color is required for U.S. Baby & Infant Passport Photo (2×2 inch)?

The mandatory background color is Pure Matte White (#FFFFFF) (exact hex code #FFFFFF). Shadows, gradients, textured walls, or background objects are strictly prohibited. Our client-side neural matting engine automatically replaces any room background with pure #FFFFFF.

Can I wear eyeglasses in my United States passport photo?

No. U.S. Department of State — Children Under 16 Rules strictly prohibits eyeglasses in U.S. Baby & Infant Passport Photo (2×2 inch) submissions. Remove all glasses before taking your photo unless you have a signed medical certificate.

How can I print U.S. Baby & Infant Passport Photo (2×2 inch) for $0.39 at CVS, Walgreens, or Walmart?

After our AI crops your photo to 50.8×50.8mm, click "Download 4×6" Pharmacy Print Sheet". Our engine tiles 6 calibrated copies (3×2 Grid (6 Photos)) onto a standard 1800×1200px (300 DPI) 4×6" canvas with 1px cutting guides. Order a standard 4×6" glossy print at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, or Boots for ~$0.39 instead of paying $16.99 for in-store passport photography.

Official U.S. Department of State — Children Under 16 Rules Specification

🇺🇸U.S. Baby & Infant Passport Photo (2×2 inch)

Pre-calibrated to 2"×2" (50.8×50.8mm) at 300 DPI (600×600px) with Pure Matte White (#FFFFFF) backdrop.

Print Sheet

6 Photos / 4×6"

File Limit

20–240 KB

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Instant background removal, head-height alignment, and 6-photo 4×6" print sheet for U.S. Baby & Infant Passport Photo (2×2 inch).

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3. Backdrop & Lighting

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Official required color: Pure Matte White (#FFFFFF)

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Official Measurement Blueprint

U.S. Baby & Infant Passport Photo (2×2 inch) Size & Head Position

Pure Matte White (#FFFFFF)• 300 DPI

Physical & Digital Size

2" × 2" (50.8 × 50.8 mm) • 600×600px at 300 DPI (20–240 KB)

Top of Head to Chin Size

50% to 69% of frame (1"–1.38" / 25.4–35.1 mm). Auto-targeted to 59.5%.

Eye Line from Bottom Edge

56% to 69% from bottom (1.12"–1.38" / 28.4–35.1 mm). Auto-targeted to 62.5%.

Official Rules Summary

• Glasses: Not Allowed
• Both Ears Visible: Recommended
• Background: Pure Matte White (#FFFFFF)

United States Requirements Note

Tip: Lay your baby flat on a plain white sheet or blanket and take the photo from directly above—our AI removes any wrinkles and creates a seamless #FFFFFF background.

Authority: U.S. Department of State — Children Under 16 RulesFull U.S. Baby & Infant Passport Photo (2×2 inch) Guide & Specs

Official Measurement Table

U.S. Baby & Infant Passport Photo (2×2 inch) Technical Requirements

Physical Print Size	50.8 × 50.8 mm (2" × 2")
Digital Pixel Dimensions	600 × 600 px @ 300 DPI
Crown-to-Chin Head Height	25.4–35.1 mm (1"–1.38" / 50%–69%)
Eye Height from Bottom Edge	28.4–35.1 mm (1.12"–1.38" / 56%–69%)
Official Background Color	Pure Matte White (#FFFFFF)
Eyeglasses & Ears Policy	Glasses: Strictly Prohibited • Ears: Frontal Pose Required
Portal File Size Window	20 KB to 240 KB (JPEG with 300 DPI JFIF header)

Avoid Portal Rejection

Top United States Photo Rejection Reasons

!Parent's hands, arms, or fingers visible supporting the infant's head
!Car seat straps, pacifiers, bows, or patterned crib blankets visible behind the baby
!Deep shadows across the baby's face when photographed lying down

4-Step Guide

How to Make Your U.S. Baby & Infant Passport Photo (2×2 inch)

1
Upload or Capture Your Portrait for U.S. Baby & Infant Passport Photo (2×2 inch)
Drop an existing phone photo or use the live webcam capture in our browser studio. Stand 1.5 meters away from a window for even facial lighting (cheek luminance asymmetry ≤ 22%).
2
Run the 478-Point Biometric Mesh & 20-Point Compliance Audit
Our on-device MediaPipe FaceLandmarker locates your pupils (#468, #473), chin (#152), and crown, automatically leveling head tilt up to ±8° and verifying United States pose tolerances (roll ≤ 2.5°, yaw ≤ 4°).
3
Auto-Crop to 50.8×50.8mm & Replace Background with #FFFFFF
The mathematical crop engine scales your head to the exact midpoint (30.3mm) and places your eye line at 31.8mm from the bottom while the 6-class neural segmenter and guided filter composite you onto #FFFFFF.
4
Download 300-DPI Digital JPEG or 6-Up 4×6" Print Sheet
Export the single 600×600px JPEG with binary-patched 300 DPI JFIF headers for online portals, or download the 4×6" Pharmacy Sheet (3×2 Grid (6 Photos)) to print at 100% scale.

Frequently Asked Questions — U.S. Baby & Infant Passport Photo (2×2 inch)

Verified biometric rules and printing instructions for U.S. Department of State — Children Under 16 Rules.

According to U.S. Department of State — Children Under 16 Rules, the official U.S. Baby & Infant Passport Photo (2×2 inch) size is 50.8mm × 50.8mm (2" × 2"). For digital portal uploads at 300 DPI, the exact pixel resolution is 600 × 600 pixels with a file size between 20 KB and 240 KB.

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