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US visa photo, 600 × 600

Make a square 600 × 600 JPG under 240 KB for your US visa application (DS-160). Works on your phone. Your photo never leaves your device.

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Dimensions600 × 600 px
File sizeup to 240 KB
FormatJPG

Square JPEG, 600 to 1200 px, up to 240 KB, sRGB colour, compression ratio no more than 20:1.

Official source (opens in new tab) · checked 21 Oct 2026 · Verified

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    Digital photo requirements

    The US State Department sets the rules for digital visa and DV lottery photos. The tool above meets the technical ones: a square JPEG at 600 × 600 pixels, under 240 KB. Read the official digital image requirements (opens in new tab) for the full rules on pose, lighting and background.

    How to make your photo

    1. Take a photo facing the camera, against a plain white or off-white wall.
    2. Add it above, then zoom and move it so your head is centred.
    3. Check the ticks and save the file.

    The consulate or embassy makes the final decision on whether a photo is acceptable.

    Entering the DV lottery instead? Use the DV lottery photo checker.

    Questions

    What are the US visa digital photo requirements?

    The US State Department asks for a square colour JPEG between 600 × 600 and 1200 × 1200 pixels, no larger than 240 KB, in sRGB colour, with a compression ratio of 20:1 or less.

    Does this tool check my face and background?

    Not yet. It sets the exact size, file limit and format. Check by eye that your face is straight on, your head is centred, and the background is plain and light.

    Is my photo uploaded?

    No. Everything happens in your browser.

    Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026 · How we check specs