US Visa Photo Tool — Resize to 600x600 for DS-160

Drop in any photo and get one sized exactly to the U.S. Department of State’s requirement. You do not need to know the numbers — they are built in. Nothing is uploaded: the photo is processed on your own device, which for an identity document is the point.

What U.S. Department of State requires

  • At least 600 × 600 pixels, square
  • JPEG

From the official U.S. Department of State requirements. Last checked 2026-08-15.

or drop it here — it never leaves your device

What this cannot check

Sizing is the easy half. These are the rules a reviewer applies that no software can verify for you:

  • Taken within the last 6 months
  • Plain white or off-white background
  • Full face, front view, eyes open, neutral expression
  • Head between 50% and 69% of the image height, from top of hair to bottom of chin
  • No glasses, no head covering except for religious purposes worn daily

Confirm these yourself

  • Maximum file size — the official page could not be read automatically. Check the limit on the source page before uploading.
  • Accepted file formats — JPEG is produced here because portals overwhelmingly require it, but confirm at the source.