US REAL ID Photo Maker, 2x2 inch
Get a REAL ID photo with glasses removed for facial recognition and both eyes open and forward-facing, the two checks that catch the most applicants at the DMV counter.
Requirements:
We crop, size, and check framing against the published photo specifications
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 50MB
$1 digital · $5 with print sheet · $6 family pack
Already have a photo? Check if it will be accepted, free.
What You Get
Digital Photo $1
600×600px JPG
4×6 Print Sheet in the $5 pack
6 photos included
US REAL ID photo requirements
The published requirements to follow when taking your photo. Our tool checks head size and framing; other requirements need your review.
Size & Dimensions
- 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)
- Head height: Head should fill 50-70% of frame
File Format
- JPEG (.jpg) format
- Color photo, not black & white
- Minimum 600 × 600 pixels, 300 DPI
- File size under 240 KB
Background & Lighting
- Plain white or light blue background (varies by state)
- Even lighting, no harsh shadows on face or background
- No filters or digital alterations
Pose & Framing
- Face camera directly, full face in view
- Both eyes open, looking at camera
- Head centered and level
Expression & Attire
- Neutral expression, mouth closed, both eyes open
- No uniforms (except religious/medical)
- No head coverings (religious exceptions apply)
Glasses & Accessories
- No eyeglasses
- No earphones or wireless devices
- Photo taken within the last 6 months
Photo specification diagram
Photo requirements to check
Use these published US REAL ID requirements when taking and checking your photo. Our tool checks head size and framing; you must also check background, lighting, expression, glasses, and recency. Full refund if rejected.
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Short-lived storage only
Successful standard processing is not retained. If background removal fails, the original is stored privately for troubleshooting for up to 7 days; the same limit applies to Expert Review.
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Customer reviews of our real id photo tool.
“Thank you! You were great to work with and made the whole passport photo process much easier. I really appreciated the support and was able to get my passport approved.”
“Nice!!! Super quick and easy to use. I got the visa photo I needed without any hassle.”
“This saved me a trip to the pharmacy. I uploaded a photo, got it cropped correctly, and printed it myself for much less than a passport photo service.”
Ready to create your real id photo?
Compliant photo in 2 minutes. Only $1.
or drag and drop your photo here
Supports JPG, PNG • Max 50MB
Need photos for the whole family? Get everyone on one sheet for $6
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