PhotoSizeCheck

US Visa (DS-160) Photo Size & Free Resizer

The DS-160 online visa form only accepts a digital photo that passes the US Department of State image check. The most common reasons uploads fail are a file larger than 240 kB, an image that is not square, or a size below 600 x 600 pixels.

600 x 600 pxmax 240 KB2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm)Background: white or off-white
2 Add your photo
Drop a photo here or tap to choose
JPG, PNG or WebP · you can also paste (Ctrl+V)
Your photo stays on your device. Face detection and background removal also run on your device.

This tool crops your photo to a perfect square, resizes it to 600 x 600 pixels and compresses it to 240 kB or less as a JPEG, which is exactly what the DS-160 upload asks for.

US Visa (DS-160) Photo requirements

Print size2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm)
Pixels (this tool)600 x 600
File sizeunder 240 KB
FormatJPG / JPEG
BackgroundWhite or off-white

Official rule: square JPEG, sRGB colour, 600 x 600 to 1200 x 1200 pixels, 240 kB or less. We output 600 x 600.

Official source: travel.state.gov · checked 2026-10-12

How to make your US Visa (DS-160) Photo in 4 steps

  1. Take a clear photo facing the camera, with even light and no shadows, against a background that meets the requirement (white or off-white).
  2. Open this page on your phone or computer and pick the photo.
  3. The tool centres your face automatically. Tap "Make background white" if needed, adjust with Zoom and Move, and check that every line shows ✅.
  4. Tap Download and upload the JPG file to your application.

Common reasons this photo is rejected

Frequently asked questions

What size should a DS-160 photo be?

Square, between 600 x 600 and 1200 x 1200 pixels, JPEG format, in colour, and 240 kB or smaller.

Why does my DS-160 photo keep failing?

Usually the file is over 240 kB or the image is not square. Resize it here to 600 x 600 pixels under 240 kB and upload again.

Can I print the same photo for my interview?

Yes. A 600 x 600 pixel image prints at 2 x 2 inches, the size used for US visa photos.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Resizing, compression, face detection and background removal all run inside your browser. The photo never leaves your device and nothing is stored.

What is the US Visa (DS-160) Photo size in pixels?

600 x 600 pixels (width x height) is what this tool produces for the US Visa (DS-160) Photo.

What is the US Visa (DS-160) Photo size in KB?

The file must be under 240 KB. The tool compresses your photo to fit automatically.

What is the US Visa (DS-160) Photo size in cm, mm or inches?

2 x 2 inch (51 x 51 mm).

How do I resize a photo for the US Visa (DS-160) Photo online?

Pick your photo in the tool on this page, adjust zoom so the face is centred, then download the JPG. It is free and works on any phone or computer.

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