Whether you’re making an ID photo, passport-style image, or just need a clean square layout for your portfolio, creating a 2×2 photo in Canva couldn’t be simpler. With its drag-and-drop tools, Canva lets you size, crop, and export your picture precisely without needing any design experience. In this quick tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a perfect 2×2 photo from start to finish.

Canva’s flexibility makes it perfect for students, professionals, or anyone who needs correctly sized images for forms, applications, or digital projects.

Here’s how to do it step-by-step:

1. Open Canva and Create a New Design
Go to canva.com and click Create a Design → Custom Size.

2. Set the Dimensions to 2×2 Inches
Enter 2 inches x 2 inches, and make sure the unit is set to inches, not pixels.

3. Upload Your Photo
Click Uploads in the left panel, then select your image from your device.

4. Adjust the Image
Drag your photo into the blank canvas. Resize or crop it so your face is centered and evenly framed.

5. Add Background or Adjust Lighting (Optional)
You can use Canva’s Background Remover (available in the Pro version) or the Adjust panel to tweak brightness and contrast.

6. Download Your Image
Click Share → Download. Choose JPG or PNG format for digital use, or PDF Print if you plan to print it.

Pro Tips:

  • For official documents, check size and background color requirements before exporting.

  • Always leave some margin around your face to prevent cropping issues.

  • Use Guides in Canva to ensure your image is perfectly centered.

Bonus:
If you need multiple copies on a single sheet, duplicate your 2×2 photo several times on a larger canvas (like 4×6 inches) before printing.

Creating a 2×2 photo in Canva is quick, precise, and professional-looking — no Photoshop skills required. With just a few clicks, you can have a clean, perfectly sized image ready for any application or project.