PhotoSizeCheck

USCIS Green Card Photo Size & Free Resizer

The USCIS Green Card Photo has to match the official requirement: print size 2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm), 600 x 600 pixels, background: white to off-white. Photos that do not match are a common reason applications are delayed or rejected.

600 x 600 px2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm)Background: white to off-white
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This tool crops and resizes your photo to 600 x 600 pixels as a JPG, right in your browser.

USCIS Green Card Photo requirements

Print size2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm)
Pixels (this tool)600 x 600
FormatJPG / JPEG
BackgroundWhite to off-white

USCIS forms ask for 2 x 2 inch passport-style photos on a white to off-white background. For online filing you scan or photograph them as JPG or PDF (files up to 12 MB). We output 600 x 600 pixels, which is 2 x 2 inch at 300 DPI.

Official source: www.uscis.gov · checked 2026-10-12

How to make your USCIS Green Card Photo in 4 steps

  1. Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a background that meets the requirement (white to off-white).
  2. Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
  3. The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
  4. Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.

Common reasons this photo is rejected

Frequently asked questions

What is the USCIS Green Card Photo size?

print size 2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm), 600 x 600 pixels, background: white to off-white.

Where do these requirements come from?

From the official source linked on this page, checked 2026-10-12. Always confirm there before you submit.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Resizing, compression, face detection and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.

What is the USCIS Green Card Photo size in pixels?

600 x 600 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the USCIS Green Card Photo.

What is the USCIS Green Card Photo size in cm, mm or inches?

2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm).

How do I resize a photo for the USCIS Green Card Photo online?

Pick your photo in the tool on this page, adjust zoom so the face is centred, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.

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