Reduce passport, visa, green card, DS-160, or ID photos to a 240KB target. JPEG is selected by default because it is the safest format for most official upload portals.
Recommended workflow: If your portal requires 600 x 600 pixels, use the US Visa Photo Resizer first, then return here to compress the finished JPEG under 240KB.
or click to browse. JPG output is selected for portal compatibility.
Target mode: The tool keeps the highest-quality JPEG under 240KB when possible.
File size is only one part of a successful ID-photo upload. Official portals may also check pixel dimensions, background, face position, age of the photo, shadows, and file format. This page helps with the KB limit, but you should still follow the instructions on the official application website.
For US visa workflows, a common digital size is 600 x 600 pixels. Use Resize Photo for US Visa Application before compressing if your photo has not already been cropped and resized.
Resize the image to the official pixel size first, then compress again. A 600 x 600 JPEG usually fits under 240KB at reasonable quality.
Yes, if the official portal says the maximum is 200KB. Choose 200KB in the target selector or use Compress Image Under 200KB.
No. It compresses the file size. Always verify dimensions, background, face position, and other official requirements separately.