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2×2 photo means an image which measures 2 inch height and 2 inch width when printed on photo paper.
2×2″ photos size is common in USA for almost all types of government related documents and applications including:
- USA Visa Applications
- USCIS forms like H1B visa, family and employment green cards
- USA Nursing Licenses – All States
- Driving License
- USA Passport applications
This article will discuss:
2×2 Photo Converter
There are many 2×2 photo converters available online including the one AM22Tech has developed.
- AM22Tech AI Passport/Visa Photo
- Crops, sizes and removes image background.
- Provides single digital photo along with 4×6 perfectly lined photos for paper printing.
- Manual photo editing if your photo needs adjustments that their AI cannot make.
- Free edits and redos available.
- Full refund guarantee if photo is rejected.
- US Gov Photo crop tool
- Crops and sizes.
- No background removal. You will have to use other software to make background white/light gray as required.
- Single digital photo only.
- No support available. You are on your own. No guarantees.
- VisaFoto
- Crops, resizes and removes background but only gives one digital photo.
- Difficult to print on paper.
- No guarantees and no manual edits available.
- Altsys
- Crops, resizes and removes background.
- Gives 2 photos for paper printing.
- No support if the photo cannot be edited by their software.
How do we edit a Digital Photo to be exact 2×2 size on Paper?
There is no easy way to edit the digital photo to be exacrt 2×2 unless you use a professional softare that makes it the exact size by running mathematical algorithm.
If you try to edit it by yourself, there is a very high chance that the photo will either stretch or compress when you print it on paper.
I strongy suggest to use a software to make sure your photo is marked with exact 2″ × 2″ (51 × 51 mm) such cut-out lines to avoid any surprises.
2×2 Photo Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Size | 2″ × 2″ (51 × 51 mm) |
| Head length | 1″ – 1 3/8″ (25–35 mm) (chin to crown) |
| Digital dimensions | 600×600 to 1200×1200 px, ~300–600 DPI |
| Background | Plain white or off-white, no shadows |
| Expression & posture | Neutral face, eyes open, mouth closed, no tilt |
| Alterations | No filters, Photoshop beautification, or other edits |
Other Countries That Require 2×2-inch (51×51 mm) Photos
1. India
- Accepts 2×2 inch photos for passport, visa, OCI applications.
- Accepts 2×2 size photo for all services like power of attorney, NRI certificates and other similar services provided by Indian embassy in USA.
2. Various Visa-only Requirements
Several countries’ visa applications (especially when filing from abroad) often specifically ask for a 2×2 inch photograph:
- Countries include Spain, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Iraq, Kuwait, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, and Zambia.
3. Other Passport/ID Uses
There are also some less common examples where a 2×2 format is used:
- Bulgaria, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Palau, and Rwanda accept or require 2×2 inch photos for certain ID or passport applications.
- Costa Rica uses a 2 × 2 inch photo for both passport and visa (51 × 51 mm).
- Cameroon may also accept a 2 × 2 inch photo for passport or visa in some contexts.
Summary Table
| Country / Region | Use Cases | Format |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Passport, visa, Green Card, etc. | 2″ × 2″ (51 × 51 mm) |
| India | Passport, e-Visa | 2″ × 2″ (51 × 51 mm) |
| Visa Applications (various) | Visit visas to EU or Asian states | 2″ × 2″ (51 × 51 mm) |
| Costa Rica | Passport, visa | 2″ × 2″ (51 × 51 mm) |
| Barbados, Saint Lucia, Palau, Rwanda, Bulgaria | Passport / ID | 2″ × 2″ (51 × 51 mm) |
| Cameroon | Passport / visa (some use cases) | 2″ × 2″ (51 × 51 mm) |
FAQ
You should avoid using a selfie in the first place for an important ID photo. We suggest asking a friend of family member to click a picture for you.
Here is a guideline on how to click a good photo for your passport:
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If you can crop to 600px x 600px with your photo crop tool and then make sure that head size is approximately 1 to 1-3/8 inch with at least 300 DPI, you can use the picture.
Just make sure that you measure the real height and width after printing it.
There is no reliable way to print a single digital 2″x2″ image directly on printer.
What we suggest is to create a 4 inch x 6 inch size digital image with 6 perfectly sized (each 2inch x 2 inch) and then choose 4×6 paper.
Walmart photo provides the option of choosing 4×6 size. You can upload your 4×6 photo and they will print it correctly. You can cut it into 6 2×2 inch photos.
No. 2×2 Inch is same as 51mm x 51mm.
