2x2 Inches in Pixels
A 2x2 inch photo is the standard physical size for US passport, US visa, OCI, and green card applications. In digital formats, 2x2 inches converts to exactly 600 x 600 pixels at 300 DPI (print standard) or 192 x 192 pixels at 96 DPI (screen standard).
2x2 Inches at 96 DPI
192 x 192 px
2x2 Inches at 300 DPI
600 x 600 px
US Government standard
600 x 600 px (JPEG)
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This page answers the dimension query. If you need to create the actual 2x2 inch (600x600 px) photo file, use the US Visa Photo Maker below.
Quick conversion table
2x2 inches at different resolution benchmarks (rounded to nearest pixel).
| DPI (Resolution) | Pixel dimensions | Common use cases |
|---|---|---|
| 72 DPI | 144 x 144 px | Web graphics, low-res placeholders |
| 96 DPI | 192 x 192 px | Standard web display, default screen resolution |
| 150 DPI | 300 x 300 px | Medium-quality print templates |
| 200 DPI | 400 x 400 px | Online application portals (minimum requirement) |
| 300 DPI | 600 x 600 px | US Passport, US Visa, OCI Card, DS-160 (Official standard) |
Quick answers
2x2 inches in pixels (300 DPI)
600 x 600 px
2x2 inches in pixels (96 DPI)
192 x 192 px
2x2 inches in cm
5.08 x 5.08 cm
2x2 inches in mm
50.8 x 50.8 mm (51x51 mm)
How to use the answer
Verify your DPI needs
If you are uploading to an online application form like the DS-160, use 300 DPI (600x600 px). Forms rarely accept low-resolution 96 DPI files.
Check head height compliance
US Passport rules mandate that your head must occupy between 50% and 69% of the photo's total height (from bottom of chin to top of hair).
Export in JPEG format
The digital output must be in JPEG/JPG format, less than or equal to 240 KB in file size, and have sRGB color spacing.
Frequently asked questions
How many pixels is a 2x2 photo?
At the official US Government printing standard of 300 DPI, a 2x2 inch photo is exactly 600 x 600 pixels. At standard screen resolutions of 96 DPI, it is 192 x 192 pixels.
Is 2x2 inches the same as 51x51 mm?
Yes, practically. 2 inches equals exactly 5.08 cm, which rounds up to 51 mm. Therefore, 51x51 mm and 2x2 inches are used interchangeably in official travel photo specifications.
What is the maximum file size for a digital 2x2 photo?
For official US applications (like DS-160, DV Lottery, and Green Cards), the file size must be 240 KB or less. It must also have a minimum color depth of 24 bits.
Can I use a phone selfie for a 2x2 visa photo?
Yes, provided the photo is taken against a pure white or off-white background with no shadows, you are looking straight forward, not wearing glasses or a head covering, and you crop it using a compliance tool.
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