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2×2 Picture Size & Dimensions in Pixels, CM & MM

The standard 2×2 picture size (also called 2×2 pic size or 2×2 image size) is used for US passports, visas, green cards, and many other official documents worldwide. The dimensions of a 2×2 picture are always 2 inches wide by 2 inches tall — a perfect square. The exact 2×2 picture dimension in metric is 5.08 × 5.08 cm (51×51 mm). At 300 DPI, a 2×2 inch picture is exactly 600×600 pixels. Use this free online 2×2 picture size tool to resize and crop your photo to the correct dimensions instantly — no upload to any server, no account required.

2×2 Picture Dimensions & Size Conversion Table

2×2 inches = 5.08 × 5.08 cm = 51 × 51 mm

At 300 DPI: 600×600 px  ·  At 200 DPI: 400×400 px

DPIPixelsUsage
300 DPI600×600 pxPrint / passport (recommended)
200 DPI400×400 pxSome online submission forms
96 DPI192×192 pxScreen display only
35×45 mm at 300 DPI413×531 pxEuropean standard (UK, EU, Schengen)
50×70 mm at 300 DPI591×827 pxSome national ID cards

Documents That Require 2×2 Photos

How to Resize Your Picture, Pic, or Photo to 2×2

  1. Upload your photo. Click the upload button in the tool below and select a photo from your device. Any format (JPG, PNG, HEIC) is accepted.
  2. Auto-crop to 2×2. The tool automatically detects your face and sets the correct 2×2 inch crop with the right head height. Drag or resize the crop frame to fine-tune if needed.
  3. Download your photo. Click Download to save a 600×600 px image at 300 DPI, or download a print-ready 4×6 inch sheet with four 2×2 photos arranged for printing.

Printing Multiple 2×2 Photos on One Sheet

A standard 4×6 inch photo print sheet fits exactly four 2×2 inch pics or photos. This is the most cost-effective way to print passport pics at any pharmacy or photo lab. The tool above includes a print download option that creates a ready-to-print 4×6 inch layout — just take it to CVS, Walgreens, Walmart Photo Center, or any FedEx/UPS store and print at 300 DPI.

Tip: When ordering at a pharmacy kiosk, select the 4×6 inch print size and set the print resolution to 300 DPI to ensure each 2×2 inch photo is sharp and meets the official requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 2×2 picture size in pixels?

A 2×2 picture is 600×600 pixels at 300 DPI (the standard print resolution). At 200 DPI it becomes 400×400 pixels, and at 96 DPI (typical screen resolution) it is 192×192 pixels. Most government agencies require 300 DPI for printed passport photos.

What is 2×2 inches in cm?

2×2 inches equals 5.08×5.08 centimeters (or approximately 51×51 mm). This is a perfectly square format used for US passports, visas, and many other official documents.

What DPI should a 2×2 passport photo be?

300 DPI is the standard requirement for printed 2×2 passport photos, which results in a 600×600 pixel image. Some online submission portals accept 200 DPI (400×400 px), but 300 DPI is recommended for physical prints to ensure the highest quality and acceptance rate.

What documents require a 2×2 photo?

Many official documents require a 2×2 inch photo, including: US Passport, US Visa, Green Card (Permanent Resident Card), USCIS immigration forms, DV Lottery (Diversity Visa) applications, India Passport, and Philippines Passport. The 2×2 inch format is the most widely used passport photo size in the world.

How do I resize a photo to 2×2 inches?

Upload your photo to the tool above. It automatically detects your face using AI and crops the image to the correct 2×2 inch proportions with the right head-to-frame ratio. You can fine-tune the crop manually before downloading the final 600×600 px image at 300 DPI.

Can I print 2×2 photos on a 4×6 sheet?

Yes. Four 2×2 inch photos fit perfectly on a standard 4×6 inch print sheet. Use the print download button in the tool above to get a ready-to-print 4×6 layout. Print it at any pharmacy (CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid), FedEx/UPS store, or Walmart Photo Center at 300 DPI.

What is the difference between 2×2 inch and 35×45 mm?

2×2 inches equals 51×51 mm — it is a square format. 35×45 mm is a rectangular format used as the standard in European countries (UK, EU, Schengen area). They are not interchangeable: US authorities require the 2×2 inch (51×51 mm) square, while many European countries require the 35×45 mm rectangle.

What is 2×2 pic size in cm?

The 2×2 pic size in centimeters is 5.08×5.08 cm (or exactly 51×51 mm). Whether you call it a 2×2 photo, 2×2 pic, or 2×2 image, the physical dimensions are always the same: 2 inches × 2 inches = 5.08 cm × 5.08 cm.

What is 2×2 image size in pixels?

A 2×2 image size in pixels is 600×600 px at 300 DPI (the standard print resolution). This is the required resolution for US passport photos, visas, and USCIS applications. At 200 DPI the 2×2 image size becomes 400×400 px.

What does 2 by 2 pic size mean?

"2 by 2 pic size" means a square photo that is 2 inches wide and 2 inches tall — exactly the same as 2×2 inches (5.08×5.08 cm / 51×51 mm). It is the standard format for US passport photos and many other ID documents.

What is the 2×2 picture dimension?

The 2×2 picture dimension is 2 inches × 2 inches — a perfect square. In metric, the 2×2 picture dimension equals 5.08 × 5.08 centimeters (51 × 51 mm). At 300 DPI, this translates to 600 × 600 pixels, which is the standard for US passport and visa photos.

What are the dimensions of a 2×2 picture in cm?

The dimensions of a 2×2 picture in cm are 5.08 × 5.08 centimeters (approximately 5.1 × 5.1 cm). In millimeters, the dimensions of a 2×2 picture are 51 × 51 mm. This square format (equal width and height) is the standard for US passport photos, visas, green cards, and many other official documents.

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