US visa photo, 600 × 600 pixels

Upload a photo and it is framed and checked against the official rules, then exported as an exact 600 × 600 JPEG - all on your device, nothing uploaded. If something needs a retake, you get specific feedback.

Official requirements

Dimensions	Square: 600 x 600 px minimum, 1200 x 1200 px maximum (this tool outputs 600 x 600)
File format	JPEG (.jpg) - exactly what this tool gives you
File size	240 kB or less. We resize your photo and keep the best image quality that fits under the limit.
Head size	50-69% of the image height, chin to top of head (hair included)
Eye level	56-69% of the image height, measured from the bottom
Background	Plain white or off-white
Other rules	Taken in the last 6 months, full face, neutral expression, no glasses, no head covering (except daily religious wear), no headphones

Note. The State Department rejects photos that were digitally enhanced or altered to change your appearance. This tool only crops, resizes and compresses - it never retouches, and you should not either.

Good to know. Acceptance is always decided by the embassy or consulate. A correctly sized file removes the most common technical rejection, not the human review.

Checked against the official sources below on 6 Nov 2026.

How to take the photo

Take a photo facing the camera against a plain white or off-white wall, in even light, with no shadows.
Upload it below - the tool frames your head to the official lines automatically. Drag or zoom to adjust.
Create the photo. It is resized, compressed and checked against the rules - if anything needs a retake, you get specific feedback.
Download and upload the .jpg in the photo step of your DS-160.

Common questions

Is 2x2 inches the same as 600x600 pixels?
They describe the same photo. 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) is the print size; the DS-160 online form checks the digital file: a square JPEG of 600-1200 px, 240 kB max.

Why is my file over 240 kB?
Phone photos are usually 2-5 MB. Making it 600 x 600 px brings it well under the limit - this tool does that for you, keeping the best quality that fits.

Can I smile or wear glasses?
Keep a neutral expression. Glasses are no longer allowed in US visa photos except for documented medical reasons.

Official sources

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