US Visa (DS-160, DS-260)

US visa photo maker

Create a visa photo that meets the State Department digital rules: square 600 x 600 px, JPEG, sRGB, and 240 KB or less.

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    From selfie to approved in four steps

    No sign-in, no software, no waiting.

    1

    Choose the document

    US visa, passport, green card or DV lottery. Each has its own file size rule and we apply the right one.

    2

    Upload a photo

    We check face, focus, lighting, glasses, hats and resolution first. If it cannot be fixed, a pop-up tells you exactly why.

    3

    We fix the rest

    Dark or busy background becomes plain white. Your head is sized to the 50% to 69% rule and straightened.

    4

    Download

    Get a 600 x 600 px JPEG that fits the file-size limit, plus a 4x6 print sheet for passports.

    US visa photo requirements at a glance

    • Square JPEG, 600 x 600 up to 1200 x 1200 px
    • 240 KB or smaller, 24-bit color, sRGB
    • Head 50% to 69% of the image height
    • Plain white or off-white background, no shadows
    • No glasses, hats, headphones or filters; taken in the last 6 months

    This tool works for the DS-160 (nonimmigrant visas) and DS-260 (immigrant visas) online photo uploads.

    Photo rejected before? Read 10 reasons a DS-160 photo is rejected and how to get under 240 KB.

    Dark or busy background? Gone in seconds.

    US photos need a plain white or off-white background with no shadows. Our on-device AI separates you from the background and replaces it with clean white, without touching your face.

    • Works with dark, colored and cluttered backgrounds
    • Never retouches skin, hair or features (the rules forbid it)
    • Runs on your device, so your photo stays private
    Before
    After: plain white

    What gets a US photo rejected

    Quick visual guide. Our tool checks all of these for you.

    GoodFacing the camera, neutral face, plain white background, head 50-69%.
    GlassesGlasses are not allowed (rare medical exceptions need a signed statement).
    Hat or head coveringOnly allowed if worn daily for religious reasons, with the full face visible.
    Shadows on the faceLight from one side leaves one half darker. Face a window instead.
    Dark or busy backgroundMust be plain white or off-white, with no shadows.
    Head too smallChin to top of head must be 50% to 69% of the photo height.
    Head tilted or turnedFace the camera squarely with your head level.
    Smile or open mouthUse a neutral expression with your mouth closed.
    Too close (selfie)Phone selfies distort the face. Shoot from 3 to 4 feet away.

    US Visa

    What size is a US visa photo?
    A square JPEG between 600 x 600 and 1200 x 1200 pixels, 240 KB or less, in sRGB color. In print it is 2 x 2 inches. This tool exports 600 x 600 px.
    Does this work for DS-160 and DS-260?
    Yes. Both online forms use the State Department digital photo requirements.
    Can I upload a photo with a colored background?
    Yes. The tool replaces the background with plain white (visa photos only; US passport photos must stay unedited). For best results use a photo where you face the camera directly and your whole head is visible.
    How do I know my head is the right size?
    The head must be 50% to 69% of the photo height. The tool shows the live percentage and marks the top of your head and chin on the preview.
    Can I wear glasses in a US visa photo?
    Generally no. Glasses are not allowed except in rare medical cases with a signed statement.

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