ID photo spec
United States ID photo size & requirements (2026)
A US green card / I-485 photo is 51 × 51 mm (600 × 600 px at 300 DPI). The head should fill 50–69% of the frame height, on a plain white or off-white background.
Size and requirements at a glance
| Photo size | 51 × 51 mm (2 × 2 in) |
|---|---|
| Required pixels | 600 × 600 px at 300 DPI |
| Head height | 50–69% of the photo height |
| Eye line | 31–44% from the top edge |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Document type | ID |
| Print sheet | 4 × 6 in and A4 sheets with cut guides |
Photo requirements
- 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm)
- Same photo rules as a US passport
- Plain white or off-white background
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open and visible.
Before you print
eikoro exports the file at the resolution above and adds a 4 × 6 in or A4 print sheet with cut guides. Some authorities want a photographer's signature or stamp on the back of a physical print — if yours does, a home-printed sheet may not be enough. Check the official source before you print.
Official requirements: uscis.gov. Rules can change — confirm before you apply.
eikoro is an independent tool and is not affiliated with any government agency. This page summarises published guidance; the issuing authority makes the final decision. Spec data last reviewed 23 Oct 2026. Spotted a difference? Email support@eikoro.com.
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