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passport-photos

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August 7, 20267 min read

Why Passport Photos Get Rejected (and How to Avoid It)

The real reasons passport photos get rejected, from head size to background tone, each with the fix so your application does not get held up.

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The DS-160 digital photo spec, answered first: square JPEG, 600x600 to 1200x1200 px, 240 KB or less, white background, no glasses since 2016.

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The exact US passport photo size is 2x2 inches (51x51 mm), with your head 1 to 1 3/8 inch (25-35 mm) from chin to crown. Full spec inside.

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A UK passport photo is 45 mm tall by 35 mm wide, or 600x750 px online, on a plain cream or light grey background. Full rules and the US comparison.

August 7, 20268 min read

Yes, you can take an acceptable passport photo at home with a phone. Here is the exact step-by-step: wall, light, crop, and a cheap print.

August 7, 20267 min read

You can crop, straighten, and resize a passport photo to meet the spec. You cannot retouch, filter, relight, or swap the background. Here's why.

August 7, 20267 min read

The best passport photo app measures your real photo against the government's published rules and edits nothing. How to compare them on 6 criteria.

August 7, 20267 min read

A US baby passport photo is the same 2x2 inch white-background photo as an adult's, with two infant relaxations. Here is the technique that passes.