2x2 Inches (51x51 mm) Photo Size and Requirements

The 2x2 Inches (51x51 mm) photo spec (2x2-inch) is 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm), or 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI, on a white (#FFFFFF) background.

Requirements at a glance

Size2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm)
Pixels600 × 600 px
DPI300
Background colorwhite (#FFFFFF)
File size limitUp to 1024 KB
SourcePending verification
Last checkedPending
Spec code2x2-inch

Frequently asked questions

What size is the 2x2 Inches (51x51 mm) photo?

It is 2 × 2 in (50.8 × 50.8 mm). The digital file is 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI.

What background color does the 2x2 Inches (51x51 mm) photo need?

This spec uses a white (#FFFFFF) background.

What file size is allowed for the 2x2 Inches (51x51 mm) photo?

The file should be no larger than 1024 KB.

Can I use this spec with the IDPhoto.ai API?

Yes. Set specCode to "2x2-inch" in a POST /v2/makeIdPhoto request. The Passport Photo API reference describes the full request and response.

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For developers

Send this spec code to the Passport Photo API.

curl -sS -X POST "https://api-us.idphotoapp.com/v2/makeIdPhoto" -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"apiKey":"YOUR_API_KEY","apiSecret":"YOUR_API_SECRET","imageBase64":"BASE64_IMAGE","specCode":"2x2-inch","outputFormat":"IMAGE_BASE64"}'

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