What size is a United States Infant Passport photo?

A United States Infant Passport photo must be 51×51 mm (2×2 in), rendered at 600×600 px and 300 DPI.

Does my baby need to have their eyes open?

Most authorities require it, but newborns under about six months are frequently exempted. Check the specific country's rule before rejecting a good photo of a sleeping newborn.

Can I hold my baby for the photo?

No — nobody else may appear, including a hand supporting the head. Lay the baby on their back on a white sheet instead, which removes the need to hold them.

What about a car seat or bouncer?

The fabric appears in the background and the angle tilts the head. A flat white sheet on the floor gives a plain background and a straight-on view.

Does the baby need a neutral expression?

No. Expression rules are relaxed for infants — an open mouth is normally fine. What is not relaxed is the plain background and nothing else in the frame.

United States · Infant Passport

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Official United States infant passport photo requirements

Official specification

Official source: U.S. Department of State View the official specification

Dimensions (mm): 51 × 51 mm
Dimensions (in): 2 × 2 in
Pixels: 600 × 600 px
Resolution: 300 DPI

Photos produced in compliance with the displayed specification are accepted on first submission.

To comply with the photo manipulation rules for United States Infant Passport photos, this tool does not perform the following operations:

Background replacement
Skin smoothing
Tone adjustment

How to make a United States infant passport photo

1
Lay the baby on a plain white sheet
This is the technique that works. A white sheet or blanket on the floor, baby on their back, camera directly above. It solves the background, the support problem, and the shadow problem at once.
2
Keep everyone else out of the frame
A parent's hand, arm, or shoulder supporting the baby causes rejection. Laying them down is what makes this possible.
3
Shoot from slightly off-vertical
Directly overhead puts your own shadow on the child. Move a little to one side and use light from a window.
4
Take many frames, then choose
Infant photos are usually rejected for something in the frame rather than the child. Shoot far more than you think you need and check the edges of each before picking one.

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Frequently asked questions

What size is a United States Infant Passport photo?: A United States Infant Passport photo must be 51×51 mm (2×2 in), rendered at 600×600 px and 300 DPI.
Does my baby need to have their eyes open?: Most authorities require it, but newborns under about six months are frequently exempted. Check the specific country's rule before rejecting a good photo of a sleeping newborn.
Can I hold my baby for the photo?: No — nobody else may appear, including a hand supporting the head. Lay the baby on their back on a white sheet instead, which removes the need to hold them.
What about a car seat or bouncer?: The fabric appears in the background and the angle tilts the head. A flat white sheet on the floor gives a plain background and a straight-on view.
Does the baby need a neutral expression?: No. Expression rules are relaxed for infants — an open mouth is normally fine. What is not relaxed is the plain background and nothing else in the frame.