The calculation
2 inches x 300 pixels per inch = 600 pixels.
What if the file is larger?
A larger square file can still represent a 2 x 2 inch print if print settings use the correct physical size.
What if the file is smaller?
A smaller file may print soft or pixelated.
Pixel reference for common print resolutions
The formula is simple: physical inches multiplied by pixels per inch equals pixel dimensions.
| Print resolution | Pixels for 2 x 2 in | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| 150 PPI | 300 x 300 | Small for identity-photo work and more likely to look soft. |
| 300 PPI | 600 x 600 | The site's standard export and a common high-quality print target. |
| 600 PPI | 1200 x 1200 | More pixels than needed for many workflows, but still represents 2 x 2 inches when printed at 600 PPI. |
Why resizing a rectangle is the wrong shortcut
If a 4:3 or 3:2 portrait is forced directly into 600 x 600 pixels, the face can become stretched. Crop to a square first, then resample the selected square area. The photo maker follows that sequence.
Use the receiving authority as the final source
Document-photo rules can change. Use this site to prepare dimensions and catch common image problems, then verify the latest requirements on the official website for the document you are submitting.
Pixel size versus print metadata
Pixel dimensions describe the image itself. PPI metadata tells compatible print software how large to place those pixels on paper. This tool exports 600 x 600 JPEGs with 300 PPI metadata.