What size should a 2x2 Photo Maker photo be?

A 2x2 Photo Maker photo should be 600×600 pixels (51×51 mm) at 300 DPI — a square format on a plain white background.

What is the maximum file size for a 2x2 Photo Maker photo?

The file should be at or under 240 KB. Resize to 600×600 pixels first, then compress to meet the limit — compressing a large image first causes the blocky artifacts that trigger a quality rejection.

How much of the photo should my head fill for a 2x2 Photo Maker?

Your head should take up roughly 49–69% of the total image height. A head that is too small or too large is one of the most common rejection reasons.

Can I take a 2x2 Photo Maker photo at home with my phone?

Yes. Use soft, even lighting with no shadows, stand in front of a plain white background, keep a neutral expression with both eyes open and mouth closed, and face the camera squarely. Check the result against the 2x2 Photo Maker requirements before submitting, since upload portals enforce size and file limits automatically.

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2x2 Inch Photo Maker Online for U.S. Passport and Visa Photos

Make a 2x2 inch U.S. passport or visa photo online with square crop, white background, and document-specific head sizing.

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Real 2x2 Photo Maker Rejection Data

36.2% of 2x2 Photo Maker photos were rejected on first submission, based on 138 checks run through VisaPhotoCheck.

Most common reasons a rejected photo failed

Expression30%
Crop or framing26%
Head pose or angle26%
Accessories (glasses, hats, headphones)18%
Lighting or shadows16%
Resolution12%
File size or format6%
sharpness2%

Each figure is the share of rejected 2x2 Photo Maker photos that failed that specific check. A single rejection often fails more than one check, so these do not add up to 100%.

Based on VisaPhotoCheck's own 2x2 Photo Maker submissions — this reflects our users, not an official or industry-wide rejection rate.

2x2 Inch Photo Maker Online for U.S. Passport and Visa Photos

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