Passport photos from your phone, checked before you pay

Take it at home in a few minutes. We check it against the official U.S. rules, then you download it or print it at any drugstore.

Start my photo
  • Free to check. You pay $9.99 only after your photo passes.
  • Never edited. The government doesn't allow it, so we only crop to size.
  • Money back if your photo is ever rejected.
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  1. Choose
  2. Take photo
  3. Download

What is the photo for?

Tap one. Checking your photo is free.

4 × 6 in print sheet · two 2 × 2 in photos

What you get for $9.99

  1. A photo file for online formsThe right size and file type for online passport renewal or the DS-160.
  2. A 4×6 print sheetTwo 2×2 photos. Print it at CVS, Walgreens or Walmart and cut along the lines.
  3. Your money back if it's rejectedOne tap on your download page. No forms, no arguing.

Photo requirements

Size2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)
Head size1 to 1⅜ inches from chin to top of head
Eye height1⅛ to 1⅜ inches from the bottom of the photo
BackgroundPlain white or off-white, no shadows
ExpressionNeutral face or natural smile, both eyes open
GlassesNot allowed (take them off)
EditingNot allowed: no filters, apps or AI changes
Age of photoTaken in the last 6 months

Summarised from the U.S. Department of State photo guidance. Always check the latest official rules for your application.

Questions

Can I take a U.S. passport photo with my phone?

Yes. Photos taken at home are accepted if they meet the official requirements. Stand in front of a plain white wall, face a window for even light, and ideally ask someone to hold the phone. PicPassed guides you step by step and checks the photo for you.

How much does it cost?

$9.99 for your photo, including a digital file for online forms and a 4×6 print sheet. Checking your photo is free, and you only pay once it passes.

Do you edit or retouch my photo?

No. The U.S. Department of State says not to change your photo with software, apps, filters or artificial intelligence. We only check your photo and crop it to the official size. We never smooth skin, change the background or alter your face.

What if my photo is rejected?

You get a full refund. Tap "My photo was rejected" on your download page, or email [email protected].

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. Your photo is checked and prepared on your own phone or computer. It is never uploaded to our servers.

How do I print it?

Download the 4×6 print sheet and print it at CVS, Walgreens or Walmart photo (choose a 4×6 print, "actual size"). Each sheet has two 2×2 inch photos.

Stuck? A person will help.

Email [email protected] and we'll reply as soon as we can.