US Visa Photo Resizer: 600 × 600 px under 240 KB
Make the digital photo for your DS-160 visa application: a square 600 × 600 pixel JPG under 240 KB. Free, no signup, and your photo stays on your device.
Drag the photo to position it
- Output size600 × 600 px (2 × 2 in, 51 × 51 mm)
- Max file size240 KB
- FormatJPG
US visa photo requirements (DS-160)
The DS-160 visa photo is a square colour JPEG of 600 × 600 to 1200 × 1200 pixels, 240 KB or less, with your head filling 50 to 69% of the image height, on a plain white or off-white background, taken in the last 6 months.
| Requirement | Rule |
|---|---|
| File format | JPEG (.jpg) |
| Pixel size | Square, at least 600 × 600, at most 1200 × 1200 pixels |
| File size | 240 KB or less |
| Colour | Colour, 24 bits per pixel, sRGB |
| Compression | Ratio of 20:1 or less |
| Head size | Chin to top of head: 50 to 69% of the image height |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| How recent | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Glasses | Not allowed, except rare medical cases |
| Scanned photo | 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm) photo scanned at 300 pixels per inch |
Source: U.S. Department of State, visa photo and digital image requirements (travel.state.gov). Summarised November 2026. Rules can change, so check the official page before you apply.
How to avoid a rejected photo
- Use a plain white or off-white background with no shadows or patterns.
- Face the camera straight on with a neutral expression and both eyes open.
- Take off glasses. They are no longer allowed except in rare medical cases.
- No hat or head covering unless worn daily for religion, with your full face visible.
- Do not use filters, beauty modes or AI edits. Altered photos are rejected.
- Do not use a photo copied from a driving licence or another document.
Why IHateResizing?
A free tool with no watermark, no signup and no uploads.
Built for US visa
Output is set to 600 × 600 px JPG under 240 KB so it matches the 2 × 2 inch format.
Your photo stays with you
Processing happens in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
Size ticks before you download
See the pixel size and file size confirmed on the result.
Works on phone and computer
Open it in any browser. JPG, PNG, WEBP and iPhone HEIC are accepted.
No watermark, no signup
Download a clean file, free, with no daily limit.
How to make a US visa photo
Three quick steps to get a photo at the right size.
Upload a recent photo
Use a front-facing colour photo against a plain white or off-white wall, taken in the last 6 months.
Frame your head
Drag and zoom so your head sits centred, filling about half to two thirds of the square from chin to top of head.
Download the JPG
Download the JPG and upload it on the DS-160 form.
US Visa Photo Resizer FAQ
Quick answers about the US Visa Photo Resizer tool.
What size is the US visa photo for the DS-160?
A square JPEG of at least 600 × 600 and at most 1200 × 1200 pixels, 240 KB or less, in colour (24-bit, sRGB). This tool makes 600 × 600 pixels under 240 KB.
How big should my head be in the visa photo?
Your head, from chin to top of head, should fill 50 to 69% of the image height.
Can I wear glasses in a US visa photo?
No. Glasses are no longer allowed, except in rare medical cases with a signed medical statement.
Do I need printed photos too?
Nonimmigrant (DS-160) applicants upload a digital photo. Immigrant visa applicants (DS-260) bring two identical printed 2 × 2 inch photos to the interview.
Can I scan a printed photo instead?
Yes. Scan a 2 × 2 inch (51 × 51 mm) photo at 300 pixels per inch, then resize it here.
Is my photo uploaded to your server?
No. The photo is resized in your browser and never leaves your device.