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How to Print 2 × 2 Inch Photos from iPhone

By Mohamed Elatabany · Updated 3 October 2026

A 2 × 2 inch photo is exactly 50.8 × 50.8 mm. To print one from iPhone, set both photo dimensions to 2 inches in Photo Print, choose the paper you will actually use, then print with AirPrint or save a PDF and print at 100%.

2 inches is not 50 mm.

A 50 × 50 mm print is 0.8 mm smaller on each side than a 2 × 2 inch print. Use the units specified by the organisation asking for your photo.

Make a 2 × 2 photo sheet

  1. Open Photo Print and start a layout or ID photo sheet.
  2. Add the portrait you want to print.
  3. Choose the 2 × 2 in size preset. Use Fill and adjust the crop if you need the portrait to cover the square.
  4. Add copies of the photo. Choose 4 × 6, A4 or US Letter paper to match your loaded paper.
  5. Set spacing, page margins and cut guides. Check the preview for any photos that did not fit.
  6. Print through AirPrint, or save a PDF and print it using Actual size / 100%.
  7. Measure a printed square before trimming the whole sheet. It should be 2 inches or 50.8 mm wide and tall.

How many fit on 4 × 6 inch paper?

The geometric maximum is six 2 × 2 inch squares, with no gaps or margins. That uses the entire paper area, so it needs edge-to-edge printing. Borders, spacing or printer margins can reduce the number. Trust the app’s preview for your chosen settings.

Is a 2 × 2 photo a passport photo?

2 × 2 inches describes the print dimensions. Passport and visa authorities can also require a particular head size, background, expression, image age and photo quality. Photo Print does not verify those requirements or guarantee acceptance. Follow the current rules for your specific application.

Why did it print smaller?

A PDF viewer’s Fit to page setting changes the size. Borderless printing can enlarge the image, while printers can clip content near the edges. Choose 100% scaling, check the loaded paper and print a test. See how to fix photos printed at the wrong size.

Written by Mohamed Elatabany, developer of Photo Print. App instructions are based on Photo Print; printer behaviour varies. Send a correction or ask for help.