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US Visa Photo Maker (2x2 Inches)

The US Department of State requires all visa and passport photos to be exactly 2x2 inches (600x600 pixels at 300 DPI), under 240KB, in JPEG format, with a plain white background. This tool crops, resizes, and compresses your photo to meet every requirement - so you can upload to DS-160, DS-260, or USCIS without errors.

Physical size

2 x 2 inches

Digital size

600 x 600 px

Max file size

240 KB

Format

JPEG

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Drop your photo here

Files are processed entirely in your browser for maximum privacy. No uploads.

Select File

target

600x600 + 240KB preset

Pre-filled with US visa dimensions and file size limit.

crop

Photo cropper

Crop a selfie or portrait to a perfect square frame.

assignment

DS-160 error fixer

Fix specific CEAC upload validation errors.

Official US visa photo requirements

Dimensions

600 x 600 px (2 x 2 inches at 300 DPI)

Accepted range

600-1200 px per side (square only)

Max file size

240 KB

Format

JPEG (.jpg)

Color

24-bit sRGB

Background

Plain white or off-white

Head height

50-69% of total image height

Recency

Must be taken within last 6 months

How it works

Take a front-facing photo

Stand against a plain white wall. Use your phone or any camera. Natural daylight works best - avoid harsh flash that creates shadows.

Upload and auto-crop to square

The tool crops your photo to a square frame and resizes to exactly 600x600 pixels. Your head should occupy 50-69% of the vertical space.

Compress under 240KB and download

JPEG compression brings the file under the 240KB limit while keeping the photo sharp and clear. Download and upload to your visa application.

Frequently asked questions

What is the US visa photo size in pixels?

The US visa photo must be a square image between 600x600 and 1200x1200 pixels. The recommended size is 600x600 pixels, which equals 2x2 inches at 300 DPI.

Can I take a US visa photo with my phone?

Yes. Modern smartphone cameras exceed the resolution requirements. Take the photo against a plain white wall with natural lighting, and use this tool to crop and resize to the exact specifications.

What is the difference between DS-160 and DS-260 photo requirements?

Both require the same photo specifications: 600x600 px, JPEG, under 240KB, white background. DS-160 is for non-immigrant visas (tourist, student, work). DS-260 is for immigrant visas (green card through family or employer).

Do I need to remove my glasses for the photo?

Yes. As of November 2016, the US Department of State no longer accepts photos with eyeglasses, except for rare medically documented exceptions.

Bharat Kumar G.verified

Technical SEO & Document Processing Expert

Bharat is the founder of ReadyToSubmit. With years of experience in technical web development, he builds privacy-first, client-side tools to help Indian government exam aspirants format their applications accurately and securely without server uploads.

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