Applying for a certified welding license in the United States? Whether you're submitting documents to the American Welding Society (AWS) or a local training institution, you’ll likely need to attach a 2x2 inch (51x51 mm) professional photo with your application. With PhotoGov, you can create this photo at home using your phone. Our platform crops, resizes, enhances, and formats your image according to official US ID photo standards — so your welding certification application goes smoothly and without rejections.
Auto-crop the photo to fit the United States welding certificate size (free online tool)
Full document requirements for photos
How to get a photo - tutorial
Official photo requirements for United States welding certificate aws.org (.PDF)
Source: official website aws.org
Converts any image to 2x2 inches (51x51 mm)
Removes shadows and replaces backgrounds with white
Enhances contrast and sharpness for professional clarity
Download for online upload or print at home or local shop
Fully compliant with U.S. certificate and license photo rules
Most welding certification programs — including those from AWS — follow U.S. ID photo standards. That means your photo must meet specific size, background, and appearance guidelines.
Specifications and Technical Details
Open up the PhotoGov.net photo service and take your picture. Make sure you’re not wearing any headcovers or glasses, do not wear a uniform, and keep your expression neutral. Ensure that the area is well-lit and that you are standing against a neutral background.
Clean background. More light. Not a blurry photo.
Watch "How to take a photo" (00:46)
Next, upload your image and process it through our site.
Finally, you can download your ID photo. These images can be printed off, or you can simply use them as digital photos.
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