2 x 2 inch Photo Maker
The 2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm) format is used by the documents listed below — each with its own head-height rule, so check yours before you crop. This page covers the format itself: exact sizes in millimetres, centimetres, inches and pixels, how many fit on a print sheet, and a free cropper with head-position guides. Everything runs locally in your browser: no ads, no watermark, and your photo is never uploaded.
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2 x 2 inch in every unit
| Millimeters | 50.8 x 50.8 mm |
|---|---|
| Centimeters | 5.08 x 5.08 cm |
| Inches | 2 x 2 in |
| Pixels at 300 DPI | 600 x 600 px |
| Pixels at 600 DPI | 1200 x 1200 px |
| Per 4 x 6 in sheet | 6 photos or more (the maker packs the sheet edge to edge automatically) |
Documents that use 2 x 2 inch photos
Every document in this app that uses the 2 x 2 inch format. The size is shared; the head height is not — open the one you need for its full requirements and official source.
| Document | Head height |
|---|---|
| U.S. Passport Photo | 25–35 mm from chin to crown — official published figure. |
| U.S. Passport Online Renewal Photo | 25–35 mm from chin to crown — official published figure. |
| India OCI Card Photo | 25–35 mm from chin to crown — official published figure. |
| Nigerian Passport Photo | 25–35 mm from chin to crown — official published figure. |
| Saudi Arabia Visa Photo | 35.6–40.6 mm from chin to crown — official published figure. |
| U.S. Visa Photo | 25–35 mm from chin to crown — official published figure. |
| Green Card Photo (USCIS) | 25–35 mm from chin to crown — official published figure. |
| Indian Passport Photo | 25–35 mm from chin to crown — typical ICAO guidance (not separately published for this document). |
| Baby & Infant Passport Photo | 25–35 mm from chin to crown — official published figure. |
| DV Lottery Photo (Diversity Visa) | 25–35 mm from chin to crown — official published figure. |
| Indian Visa Photo | 25–35 mm from chin to crown — typical ICAO guidance (not separately published for this document). |
| U.S. Passport Card Photo | 25–35 mm from chin to crown — official published figure. |
Frequently asked questions
How many pixels is a 2 x 2 inch photo?
600 x 600 px at 300 DPI, or 1200 x 1200 px at 600 DPI for high-quality printing. In inches that is 2 x 2 in; in millimeters 50.8 x 50.8 mm.
How do I resize a picture to 2 x 2 inch?
Open the free maker with this size preselected, upload any portrait, drag and zoom until the head sits between the guides, and download the exactly-sized JPG. No signup, no ads, no watermark — and your photo is processed entirely in your browser.
How do I print 2 x 2 inch photos?
Download the 4 x 6 in sheet — the maker packs as many 2 x 2 inch photos as fit and adds cut lines — then print it as a regular borderless 4x6 photo at 100% scale at any photo shop, pharmacy photo kiosk or at home.
Which documents use 2 x 2 inch photos?
U.S. Passport Photo, U.S. Passport Online Renewal Photo, India OCI Card Photo, Nigerian Passport Photo, Saudi Arabia Visa Photo, U.S. Visa Photo, Green Card Photo (USCIS), Indian Passport Photo. 4 more documents use this size — see the table below.
Do all 2 x 2 inch photos have the same head height?
No. 2 x 2 inch is only the outer size of the print. Across the documents that use it, the required head height ranges from 25 mm to 40.6 mm from chin to crown, so a photo accepted for one may be rejected for another. Open the specific document above and use its preset.