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U.S. Passport · 2×2″ Format
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Print-ready passport photos for forms that require physical prints.
Standard online passport renewals now accept digital selfie uploads — but most government forms still require a printed 2×2 inch photo. This tool is built for those forms.
No AI smoothing or beauty filters — the output complies with the State Department's requirements..
Who needs a printed passport photo
First-time U.S. passport (DS-11)
Filed in person at a Passport Acceptance Facility. A printed 2×2 inch passport photo must be submitted with the application.
Mail-in passport renewal (DS-82)
The mail-in renewal requires a physical 2×2 inch printed photo submitted with the form. Digital uploads only apply to the fully online passport renewal.
Immigrant visa interview (DS-260)
Applicants typically bring two recent printed 2×2 inch photos to their consular interview, in addition to the digital photo uploaded with the DS-260.
EAD applications: OPT, STEM OPT, economic hardship (I-765)
These I-765 categories still require two printed 2×2 inch photos with the initial filing. (For most other USCIS applications, the EAD card photo is now captured at the biometrics appointment as of December 2025.)
AAA International Driving Permit
AAA requires two printed 2×2 inch passport photos with every IDP application — online, by mail, or in-branch.
State professional licenses
Nursing boards, real estate licensing, security guard registration, and similar state licenses frequently require physical passport-style photos.
Print 6 photos on a single 4×6 — the pharmacy hack
CVS and Walgreens charge around $17 for an in-store passport photo. A standard 4×6 photo print at the same store costs about $0.39.
This tool generates a 4×6 collage with six 2×2 passport photos. Upload it to Walgreens or CVS as a regular 4×6 print, pick it up, and cut out the photos. You get six government-ready prints for the price of a single photo print.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a physical printed photo for a DS-11 passport application?
Yes. The DS-11 first-time passport application is filed in person at a Passport Acceptance Facility, and a printed 2×2 inch passport photo must be submitted with the application.
Can I submit a digital photo with the DS-82 mail-in renewal?
No. The DS-82 mail-in passport renewal requires a physical 2×2 inch printed photo to be submitted with the form. Digital uploads are only accepted for fully online passport renewals, which not everyone is eligible for.
Does the DS-260 immigrant visa interview require a printed photo?
Yes. Immigrant visa applicants are typically required to bring two recent printed 2×2 inch photos to their consular interview, in addition to uploading a digital photo with the DS-260.
How do I print a 2×2 passport photo on 4×6 paper at Walgreens or CVS?
Use a 4×6 collage that contains six 2×2 photos arranged in a grid. Upload that collage as a standard 4×6 photo print at Walgreens or CVS, pick it up, and cut out the individual photos. This site generates the collage for you.
How much does a passport photo cost at CVS or Walgreens?
A standard in-store passport photo at CVS or Walgreens is around $17 (CVS lists $16.99–$17.99 for two prints; Walgreens is $16.99). A standard 4×6 photo print is about $0.39, which is what you pay when you upload a 4×6 collage of six 2×2 photos instead of buying the in-store passport service.
Am I allowed to take my own picture for a DS-11 passport application?
Yes, you are allowed to take your own picture for a DS-11 passport application as long as it meets all government requirements. The photo must be unedited, have a white background, and you cannot use selfies. It must be printed on 2×2 inch photo paper to bring to your in-person appointment.
Am I able to take my own picture for the DS-260 immigrant visa?
Yes, you can take your own picture for the DS-260 immigrant visa. The photo must follow strict U.S. Department of State guidelines, including a plain white or off-white background and no glasses. You must upload the digital version and typically bring two printed 2×2 inch copies to your interview.
Can I take my own passport photo for an IDP (International Driving Permit)?
Yes, AAA allows you to take your own passport-style photo for an International Driving Permit. You must print two identical 2×2 inch photos on photo-quality paper to submit with your IDP application either in-branch or by mail.
Am I allowed to take my own picture for an OPT or EAD (I-765) application?
Yes, you can take your own picture for I-765 EAD applications such as OPT. The photo must meet standard U.S. passport photo requirements. While many initial filings require two printed 2×2 inch photos, always check the latest USCIS instructions for your specific category.