🇺🇸 United States · PassportBabies aged 0 to 2

United States passport photo for babies

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Two versions. One complete delivery.

Your United States passport photo for babies order includes the files you need for both online submission and printing, when supported by the application route.

Online version

Digital photo for online application

Prepared for direct upload with the document's required file quality, background and framing.

  • Minimum 600 × 600 px
  • JPG JPEG PNG HEIC HEIF file
  • Between 54 KB and 10 MB
  • white or off-white background
  • Head, shoulders and upper body correctly framed
Print version

Photo ready to print

A separate file prepared at the official physical size, ready to produce your paper copies.

  • Official size: 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)
  • Prepared at 300 dpi
  • Print-ready sheet included
  • white or off-white background

Take a normal photo. We turn it into the official photo you need.

You don't need to understand the rules for United States passport photo for babies. Just face the camera in good light; Imagokit handles the rest.

Correct background

We replace your surroundings with the white or off-white background required for the application.

Properly framed face

We center and crop the image to the required biometric position.

Checked before download

We detect issues that could cause rejection and tell you if you need to take another photo.

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What to know about United States passport photo for babies

The US Department of State asks for the same 2 × 2 in photo for a baby's passport as for an adult, with a white or off-white background and no shadows. The only infant exception is that eyes that are not fully open are acceptable.

From everyday portrait to compliant result: United States passport photo for babies

We correct the framing and prepare the white or off-white background while preserving your natural appearance.

Before
Before
Passport ready
Passport ready

How it is actually submitted

We deliver the 600 × 600 px digital photo for online applications or renewals, plus a template to print the 2 × 2 in copies that go with Form DS-11.

How to prepare

Lay the baby on a plain white sheet and take the photo from above, in daylight and without direct flash. Wait until they are calm and looking towards you.

Common rejection reasons

  • Hands or arms of whoever holds the baby are visible
  • Dummy, toy or blanket in the photo
  • Shadows on the face or background
  • Head cut off or too small

We check the requirements for you

You don't need to memorize measurements or biometric rules. Imagokit applies this document's official setup and checks the result before delivery.

United States passport photo for babies
Government Photo Compliance Guaranteed
Size
2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm)
Suitable for online submission?
Yes
Is it printable?
Yes
Background
White or off-white
File format
JPG JPEG PNG HEIC HEIF · max. 10 MB
Head height
50–69% of the photo

What the photo must comply with

  • Face the camera. Head straight and eyes looking directly at the camera, no tilting.
  • Neutral expression. Mouth closed, no smiling.
  • Even lighting. No shadows on the face or background, no glare.
  • Glasses. No glasses.
  • Hats and caps. Head uncovered; religious garments that do not cover the face are allowed.
  • Filters and beauty retouching. The photo must faithfully show your current appearance.
  • Religious garments (hijab, turban…) are allowed if the face is visible from forehead to chin.

Specific rules for United States

  • 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) photo, in colour and recent.
  • Plain white or off-white background, no shadows.
  • For infants, eyes that are not fully open are acceptable.
  • Lay the baby on their back on a plain white sheet, or use a car seat covered with that sheet.
  • The baby must be alone: no hands of whoever holds them, no dummy and no toys.

How to get ready

1Lay them down and shoot from above

Lay them down and shoot from above

Lay the baby on their back on a plain white sheet and take the photo from above, with the phone parallel to their face. That way nobody needs to hold them.

2Face to camera, calm

Face to camera, calm

Wait until they are calm and looking at the phone, with their head straight. Catch their attention from behind the camera, keeping your hands and toys out of shot.

3Natural light, no flash

Natural light, no flash

Place them near a window in daylight so the face is evenly lit. Don't worry about the background: we replace it.

Photos that pass and photos that don't

Don't worry about the background or framing — our AI fixes that. Focus on this.

Correct: baby alone, facing the camera, plain background
Correct: baby alone, facing the camera, plain background
Background with objects or colour
Background with objects or colour
Shadows on the face or background
Shadows on the face or background
The hands of whoever holds the baby are visible
The hands of whoever holds the baby are visible
Dummy or toy in the photo
Dummy or toy in the photo
Hat or accessories on the head
Hat or accessories on the head
Head clearly tilted
Head clearly tilted
Too far from the camera
Too far from the camera

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  • If it's rejected, we refund your money
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Frequently asked questions about United States passport photo for babies

What age is this photo for?

For babies aged 0 to 2. This is an Imagokit guide range, not an official rule: the photo follows the document's rules and, if the authority allows any age-related flexibility, we apply it. From age 3, use the children's photo. For this document, the following is allowed: closed eyes.

What size should the photo be for United States passport photo for babies?

It must be exactly 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm), with a white or off-white background. Imagokit crops and adjusts your photo to those measurements automatically.

What color should the background be?

The background must be white or off-white. Our tool replaces your photo's background with the required one automatically.

How is this photograph submitted?

It is submitted as a digital file in the online application. Download the result and upload it from your device in the photo field.

Can I smile in the photo?

No. United States passport photo for babies requires a neutral expression, with your mouth closed and no smiling. Imagokit checks this before delivering your photo.

Can I wear glasses?

No. Glasses aren't allowed for this photo: they can cause glare or cover your eyes. Take them off before taking it.

How much does United States passport photo for babies cost and how long does it take?

It costs $1.95. It's ready to download instantly — no waiting, no trips.

Is it valid for the official application?

Yes. The photo meets the official measurements, background and biometric requirements of United States. And if it's still rejected, we refund your money.

Can I print it on paper?

Yes. Along with the digital photo you get a 4×6 in (10×15 cm) print template ready to print with 2, 4, 6 or 9 copies at any photo shop or kiosk.

Is my photo safe? What do you do with it?

The biometric analysis and cropping run on your own device, inside the browser. Your photo is only stored — in private storage — when you generate your order, so we can deliver it.

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