What size does the US passport digital photo need to be?

The US State Department requires a square digital photo: minimum 600×600px, maximum 1200×1200px, in JPEG format, under 240KB.

Can I use a photo with a colored background?

No. US passport and visa photos require a plain white or off-white background. This tool resizes and compresses but does not change the background.

What file format is accepted for digital passport photos?

JPEG (JPG) is the required format. The file must be under 240KB for most US government digital passport portals.

Does this tool crop my photo to a square?

The tool resizes to the dimensions you set. For 1:1 square output, set both width and height to 600. Smart square crop is available in Pro.

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Resize Your Passport Photo
Government-Ready in Seconds

US passport and visa applications require a square digital photo at 600×600 pixels and under 240KB. Downsize.pics is pre-configured to meet those specs exactly — never uploaded, 100% private.

Government portals are strict. Upload the wrong size and your application gets rejected. Get it right the first time — your photo is processed entirely in your browser.

Also available as an extension: Chrome Safari

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JPG, PNG, WebP • Max 3MB per file

Files are processed entirely in your browser using a background worker.

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Compression settings

Pre-configured for passport photos · 600×600px.

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Output format MVP: JPEG (browser encoder)

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Quality Balanced (85)

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Why Downsize.pics for Passport Photos?

Meets US Passport & Visa Standards

US applications require 600×600px JPEG, under 240KB. Downsize.pics is pre-configured to these exact specs — just drop in your photo.

Preserves Skin Tones Accurately

Harsh compression creates visible artifacts on faces and skin. Quality 85 is tuned to reduce file size while keeping skin tones natural.

Your Photo Never Leaves Your Device

Passport photos contain personally identifiable information. With Downsize.pics, it's processed entirely in your browser — no server, no risk.

Perfect For

US passport and visa applicants
Green card and immigration form submissions
Travel authorization applications globally
Immigration attorneys preparing client documents

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FAQ

What size does the US passport digital photo need to be?: The US State Department requires a square digital photo: minimum 600×600px, maximum 1200×1200px, in JPEG format, under 240KB.
Can I use a photo with a colored background?: No. US passport and visa photos require a plain white or off-white background. This tool resizes and compresses but does not change the background.
What file format is accepted for digital passport photos?: JPEG (JPG) is the required format. The file must be under 240KB for most US government digital passport portals.
Does this tool crop my photo to a square?: The tool resizes to the dimensions you set. For 1:1 square output, set both width and height to 600. Smart square crop is available in Pro.

Resize Your Passport PhotoGovernment-Ready in Seconds