United States Passport Online Renewal photo maker

Upload a photo — we size it to the official United States Passport Online Renewal photo specification and check it before you pay. We never retouch your face. Your photo stays on your device.

Use a recent photo: face the camera, even light, no glasses. Background: white or off-white, plain, no shadows, texture or lines.

Official requirements

Head size (our recommended framing — no official number)45%–60% of photo height
Digital fileJPEG, 54 KB – 10 MB
BackgroundWhite or off-white, plain, no shadows, texture or lines
  • Digital file 54 KB – 10 MB (we export JPG)
  • Head and shoulders centred; leave a little room around your face
  • Neutral expression or natural smile — no teeth showing
  • No glasses; no hat unless for religious or medical reasons
  • Have someone else take it; no filters, retouching or AI

pixtidy exports a 1200×1200 px JPEG, inside the official limits.

Source: State Dept: uploading a digital photo · checked 2026-09-30. Official rules can change — always double-check with the issuing authority.

Why pixtidy

  • No edits to your face. Officials reject photos changed with filters or AI. We only crop, level and resize.
  • Every rule checked. Head size, eye line, background, lighting, focus and file size — before you pay.
  • Private. Processing happens in your browser. We never upload or store your photo.
  • Rejected? Full refund. If an official rejects a photo we marked as passing, email us for a refund.

Frequently asked questions

›What size is a United States Passport Online Renewal photo?

It is a digital photo with no set print size. There is no official head-size number; we frame the head at 45%–60% of the photo height so the head and shoulders are clearly visible. Digital file: JPEG, 54 KB – 10 MB. pixtidy exports 1200×1200 pixels, inside the official limits.

›What photo do I need to renew my US passport online?

A digital photo between 54 KB and 10 MB (JPG, PNG, HEIC or HEIF) on a plain white or off-white background, showing your head and shoulders. The State Department says you can crop the photo, but not use filters, retouching or AI. Have someone else take it — do not scan a printed photo.

›Can I smile in my online passport renewal photo?

A neutral expression or a natural smile is fine, but avoid showing teeth. Glasses must be removed.

›Can I take a United States Passport Online Renewal photo at home with my phone?

Yes. Ask someone to take it from about 1–1.5 m away at eye level, in daylight, in front of a plain white or off-white wall. Face the camera with a neutral expression and no glasses. Upload it here and we crop, size and check it for you.

›Why do photos get rejected?

The most common reasons are: head too small or too large, shadows on the face or background, wrong background colour, glasses or glare, a tilted head, blur, and photos edited with filters or AI. Our checker tests each of these before you pay.

›Do you edit or retouch my face?

No. Officials reject photos altered with filters or AI, so we only crop, level and resize. We never change your face or replace the background.

›Is my photo uploaded to your servers?

No. Everything runs in your browser. Your photo never leaves your device and we never store it.

›What if my photo is rejected?

If an official rejects a photo our checker marked as passing, email support@pixtidy.com and we refund you in full.

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pixtidy is not affiliated with any government agency. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.