PassportPhotoFlow

Digital passport photo for online renewal

Renewing your U.S. passport online? You upload a digital photo instead of mailing prints. PassportPhotoFlow gives you a 600×600 pixel JPEG sized for it.

The digital file is included with every order, and the complete option adds a 4×6 print sheet in case you also need prints.

Get my digital photo

One-time purchase, no subscription. You see your checked photo before you pay.

Not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State or any government agency. We don't submit applications; government fees are separate.

PassportPhotoFlow order page with download buttons for the digital photo and the 4x6 print sheet

How to do it

  1. 1

    Take the photo against a plain white or off-white wall

  2. 2

    See the check and retake if anything is flagged

  3. 3

    Download the 600×600 JPEG and upload it to your application

You download a digital photo file sized for online applications; the complete option adds a 4×6 print sheet.

Digital photo specs

  • Square JPEG, 600×600 pixels (the allowed range is 600×600 to 1200×1200)
  • 240 kB or less
  • Color, in focus, not digitally changed, no filters

Good to know

Questions

Which file do I upload for online renewal?

The digital photo: a square 600×600 pixel JPEG, 240 kB or less.

Who decides if my photo is accepted?

The passport agency reviews every photo. Our check covers the main photo requirements (size, head position, background, glasses, expression, lighting) before you pay.

Do I also get prints?

The complete option adds a 4×6 print sheet; the digital option is the file only.

Get my digital photo

Start now

One-time purchase, no subscription. You see your checked photo before you pay.

Get my digital photo

One-time purchase, no subscription. You see your checked photo before you pay.