Free US Veteran ID Card 2x2 inch Photo Checker – Requirements, Size & Online Tool

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US Veteran ID Card 2x2 inch Size Guide with dimensions in inches and mm

US Veteran ID Card 2x2 inch Requirements Overview

Learn about US Veteran ID Card 2x2 inch photo requirements for United States. The required photo size is width: 2in, height: 2in. Photos must have a white background. Specific head positioning requirements apply. These photos are suitable for printing. Photos can be used for online applications.

Official Documentation:

https://www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/vic/

Document Requirements

Name	US Veteran ID Card 2x2 inch
Country	United States
Document Type	Other
Size	Width: 2in, Height: 2in
Resolution (Dpi)	300
Required Size In Kilobytes	From: 0 to: 240
Image Definition Parameters	Sized such that the head is between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (22 mm and 35 mm) or 50% and 69% of the image's total height from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head. Make sure the eye height is between 1 1/8 inches to 1 3/8 inches (28 mm – 35 mm) from the bottom of the photo.
Background Color
Printable?	Yes
Suitable For Online Submission?	Yes
Web Links To Official Documents	https://www.va.gov/records/get-veteran-id-cards/vic/

📷 How to Take a US Veteran ID Card 2x2 inch at Home

💡 Use natural or soft lighting. Avoid shadows or harsh flash.
🧱 Stand in front of a plain white or light-colored wall.
📏 Hold camera at eye level, about 1.5 meters away.
😐 Keep a neutral expression. Don’t smile or tilt your head.

🧑‍⚖️ Appearance Requirements

✅ Eyes open and directly facing the camera
✅ Head straight, not tilted
❌ No glasses (unless allowed by local rules)
❌ No white tops or uniforms
✅ Religious head coverings must not obscure the face
✅ Even lighting on face and background

🧪 How our photo checker works

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Download JPG / 4x6 layout and print anywhere

🔍 What we check and generate for you:

Task	Our Tool
Check head size & position	✅ Free analyzer
Check eye level	✅ Included in checker
Background compliance (e.g. white or light gray)	✅ Auto background removal
Match file size and DPI	✅ Optimized output
Export 4x6" layout paper sheet	✅ One click download

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