Which file types does the U.S. online passport renewal guidance accept?

The Department of State currently lists JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC and HEIF for the online renewal photo upload.

What file size should an online U.S. passport photo be?

The current Department of State guidance says the digital photo file should be between 54KB and 10MB.

Does this checker crop or retouch my passport photo?

No. It performs technical checks only. The official online application provides its own photo positioning and crop step, and you should not use retouching tools to change your appearance.

Are my files uploaded to your server?

No. Your files never leave your device. Processing happens privately in your browser.

Check a Photo for US Online Passport Renewal

Check digital photo file type and size against current U.S. online passport renewal guidance.

Step 1Upload your file

Drop your image here

Choose Image

Processing stays on this device.

ResultResult ready

Preview appears here

↓ Download

Want better quality?

A slightly larger file usually keeps more detail.

Step 2Choose settings

Destination

Step 3Check My Photo

Choose a file to begin.

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How US Passport Photo Checker works

Check digital photo file type and size against current U.S. online passport renewal guidance. The workflow below reflects the actual inputs, outputs and limits of this specific tool.

ImportantIndependent technical checker only. AG File Tools is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State and cannot submit or approve a passport application.

What you provide: A digital passport-renewal photo in JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC or HEIF format.
What AG File Tools returns: A local technical report checking the supported file type and the 54KB–10MB file-size range used by the U.S. online passport renewal guidance.
Practical limit: This checker cannot judge identity, pose, lighting, background, recency, retouching or final acceptability. The Department of State application and staff make the official decision.

1Provide

A digital passport-renewal photo in JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC or HEIF format.

2Configure

Check supported digital file type and 54KB–10MB size

3Process locally

Your browser performs the work on this device.

4Use the result

A local technical report checking the supported file type and the 54KB–10MB file-size range used by the U.S. online passport renewal guidance.

Official requirements used for this checker

Requirements reviewed: 23 September 2026

U.S. Department of State — Uploading a Digital Photo

Best use cases and supported workflow

Check supported digital file type and 54KB–10MB size
Review current Department of State photo guidance
Technical checks only — official acceptance happens in the passport application

Result: A local technical report checking the supported file type and the 54KB–10MB file-size range used by the U.S. online passport renewal guidance.