Pre-configured for US visa and passport requirements: 2×2 inches (600×600 pixels at 300 DPI). Free, private, instant.
📋 US Visa & Passport Photo Requirements: 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm) · 600 × 600 pixels at 300 DPI · JPEG format · taken within the last 6 months · plain white or off-white background.
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✓ Output is 600×600px. After downloading, verify the file size is under 240KB (DS-160 limit). Use the compressor if needed.
The US Department of State requires a specific photo format for all visa and passport applications. The requirements are strict: photos that don't meet the specifications are rejected, which can delay your application by weeks.
For digital submissions (DS-160, DV Lottery, Green Card), the photo must be 600×600 pixels (which equals 2×2 inches at 300 DPI), in JPEG format, and under 240KB. The face must occupy 50–69% of the frame from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head.
This tool resizes any photo to exactly 600×600 pixels using "cover" mode, which crops the center of your image — ideal for portrait photos where the face is centered. After resizing, use our image compressor if the file is above 240KB.
| Document | Size | Digital pixels |
|---|---|---|
| US Passport | 2×2 in (51×51mm) | 600×600 px |
| US Visa (DS-160) | 2×2 in (51×51mm) | 600×600 px |
| Green Card (I-485) | 2×2 in (51×51mm) | 600×600 px |
| DV Lottery | 2×2 in (51×51mm) | 600×600 px |
What size is a US visa photo in pixels?
600×600 pixels (2×2 inches at 300 DPI). The DS-160 portal requires JPEG format with a maximum file size of 240KB. This tool outputs exactly 600×600 pixels.
What DPI should a passport photo be?
300 DPI for print, which equals 600×600 pixels at 2×2 inches. For digital submissions, the pixel count (600×600) is what matters — DPI metadata is not checked by the portal.
The file is still above 240KB after resizing — what should I do?
Use our Compress to 200KB tool after resizing. Set quality to 80 and format to JPEG. A 600×600 JPEG at quality 80 is typically 50–150KB.
Is my photo private?
Yes. All processing happens in your browser — your photo is never uploaded to any server. This is especially important for identity documents.