How US Passport Photo Checker works
Check a digital photo for U.S. online passport renewal technical requirements including supported file type and 54KB–10MB file size. Technical checker only; the U.S. Department of State makes the final decision.
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
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