US visa photo — make a DS-160 photo online
Exact size and file limit for your document, face centred automatically. Free.
Processed on your device — your photo is never uploaded.
- Digital file
- 600 × 600 px 600 × 600 – 1200 × 1200 px JPG, ≤ 240 KB
- Print size
- 51 × 51 mm
- Background
- White
No glasses. Neutral expression, both eyes open.
Based on official requirements (checked 2026-09). Always double-check with the issuing authority.
- 1. Choose your document
- 2. Add a photo — face is centred automatically
- 3. Download the file or a print sheet
Applying for a US visa means uploading a digital photo to the DS-160 form, and the system rejects images that are the wrong size, too heavy or badly framed. This page prepares that photo for you: drop in a recent picture, let the tool centre your face, and download a JPG that matches the requirements shown above.
Everything happens on your device, so your portrait is never uploaded to our servers.
Tips for a photo that gets accepted
- Face the camera straight on, with a neutral expression and both eyes open.
- Take it in even daylight so there are no shadows on your face or the wall behind you.
- Remove glasses and avoid head coverings unless worn daily for religious reasons.
- Use a recent photo that looks like you today, not an edited or filtered one.
- Keep the whole head and the top of your shoulders in the frame, with a little space above your hair.