US Visa (DS-160) & 2x2 inch photo: Photo Resizer
As last checked on 26 September 2026, US visa asks for: Photo 600×600 px, up to 240 KB, JPEG. The free tool below sets these numbers for you and runs entirely in your browser.
The DS-160 visa application needs a square digital photo; printed US photos are 2 x 2 inches. Get your US visa photo to the exact required size in seconds — free, private, and entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
| Document | Dimensions | File size | Format | Background |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo | 600 × 600 px | up to 240 KB | JPEG | White / off-white |
Photo
- Dimensions
- 600 × 600 px
- File size
- up to 240 KB
- Format
- JPEG
- Background
- White / off-white
Source: US Department of State - Digital Image Requirements · Last checked 26 September 2026.
⚠️ Specs change between notifications — always verify with the latest official notification before you upload.
✉️ Report a wrong size Opens your email app with the exam and page filled in. Paste the link to the notice that shows the correct size.
- Photo: Head 50-69% of image height. Max 240 kB.
What else does US visa require?
- Digital: JPEG, square, 600 x 600 px minimum to 1200 x 1200 px maximum, 240 kB or less, sRGB colour.
- Head height 50-69% of the image height, plain white or off-white background, taken within the last 6 months, no glasses.
- Print: 2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm) - use the Passport Photo Maker.
How do I resize my US visa files?
- Open the tool above and upload your file (JPG, PNG, WEBP or iPhone HEIC).
- The US visa preset sets Photo 600×600 px, up to 240 KB automatically.
- Crop to frame your face (or your signature), optionally fix the background, then Download when the badge is green.
US visa uploads: frequently asked questions
What is the US visa Photo size?
600 × 600 pixels, up to 240 KB, JPEG, background: White / off-white. Last checked 26 September 2026 — confirm with the latest notification.
Are my US visa photo and signature uploaded to your server?
No. Cropping, resizing and compression happen in your browser. No file is uploaded or stored.
What if the US visa notification changes the size?
Specs can change every cycle. Check the new US visa notification; if the numbers differ, paste the new requirement into the tool's “Not listed?” box or type the pixels and KB — and tell us so we can update the preset.
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