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US green card (Form I-485) photo maker
Turn a phone photo into a US green card (Form I-485) photo that meets the official size rules. You get a 4×6 print sheet. Free, and your photo never leaves your device.
Checked28 Oct
2026Official rules
2026Official rules
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Background: Plain white or off-white. No shadows, textures or objects.
Official US green card (Form I-485) photo requirements
| Photos needed | 2 identical colour photos, taken recently |
|---|---|
| Size | 2 × 2 inches |
| Head height | 1 to 1-3/8 inches, top of hair to bottom of chin |
| Eye height | 1-1/8 to 1-3/8 inches from the bottom of the photo |
| Background | White to off-white |
| Paper | Thin paper with a glossy finish; unmounted and unretouched |
| Head covering | Bare head unless required by your religion |
| Labelling | Lightly write your name and A-Number (if any) on the back in pencil or felt pen |
Last checked against the official sources on 28 October 2026: USCIS: Instructions for Form I-485 (edition 09/18/26)
How to take a good photo with your phone
- Stand about 1 metre (3 feet) in front of a plain, light-coloured wall.
- Face a window or use even light, so there are no shadows on your face or the wall.
- Ask someone to take the photo at eye level. Avoid selfies; they distort your face.
- Look straight at the camera with a neutral expression, eyes open and mouth closed.
- Check the glasses rule in the table below; if in doubt, take them off. Keep hair away from your eyes.
- Upload the photo above, check it lines up with the guides, and download.
Common questions
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The face detection and cropping run inside your browser. Your photo is never sent to a server.
How do I print the photos?
Download the 4×6 print sheet and print it as a standard 4×6 inch (10×15 cm) photo at any photo shop or pharmacy. If you print at home, choose "actual size" or 100%, not "fit to page". Cut along the grey lines.