US Visa · DS-160

US visa photo requirements, in plain English.

This is the whole specification a DS-160 photo is measured against, transcribed from the State Department's own requirements page. Read it, check it at the source, then let the maker hit the numbers for you.

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The specification

US visa & passport photo size and requirements (DS-160)

These are the numbers your photo is measured against, transcribed from Official DS-160 photo requirements (travel.state.gov) — verifiable at the source, which is linked under the table:

Photo size600×600 to 1200×1200 pixels, square
File size240 KB or smaller
FormatJPEG
Head height50–69% of the photo's total height
Eye height56–69% up from the bottom of the photo
BackgroundPlain white or off-white

Official DS-160 photo requirements (travel.state.gov)

Who does what

Most of this list isn't yours to solve.

Done for you, from any selfie

  • Crop: head 50–69% of frame
  • Background → pure white
  • 600×600 JPEG, under 240 KB
  • All 8 checks re-measured

Yours, before you tap the shutter

Eyeglasses
Eyeglasses are not allowed in a new US visa photo — take it with them off. The only exception the State Department recognises is a rare medical one, where the glasses cannot be removed.
Head coverings
No hat or head covering that hides your hair or hairline, unless you wear it daily for a religious purpose.
Expression
A relaxed, neutral face with your mouth closed. A wide smile showing teeth risks rejection.
Light and focus
Face the camera straight on, eyes open, in even indirect light. Nothing can un-blur a soft photo or rescue a badly exposed one afterwards — including us.

Everything on the left is measurement and file work, which is what the maker is for. Everything on the right happens before the photo exists.

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Questions

Fair questions, straight answers.

Is this an official U.S. government service?

No. We're an independent service that makes and checks visa photos — not affiliated with the U.S. government or the State Department. Their own free photo requirements page is linked below if you'd rather do it yourself.

What happens if my photo fails a check?

You won't be charged. We show you exactly which check failed and how to fix it — move closer, find better light, use a plainer background — so you can retake and try again for free.

What if my photo is rejected after I pay?

Instant refund: open the refund link in your receipt, tell us it was rejected, and the money goes back to your card on the spot — no screenshots, no forms. Covers 30 days from purchase.

How long do I have to download my photo?

Your download link stays active for 7 days after purchase.

What happens to my photo?

It’s used only to run the checks, downloadable by you for 7 days, then deleted automatically. No account, no photo library, no reuse.

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