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How to use it
- Pick the preset for the file you are uploading.
- Drop the photo or scan. Use Crop on its row to frame the face or signature first.
- Check the size shown under the preview, then download and upload it.
US visa photo (DS-160): what to upload
Digital photo: 600 × 600 to 1200 × 1200 px (square), Up to 240 KB, JPG, Plain white or off-white background. 24-bit colour, sRGB.
Printed photo: 2 × 2 in (51 × 51 mm), Plain white or off-white background. Head 1 to 1 3/8 in from chin to top of head.
Other rules to know
Taken within the last 6 months.
No eyeglasses, except in rare medical cases with a signed statement.
No digital editing or filters.
Questions
Why does the DS-160 reject my photo?
Common causes: the file is over 240 KB, the image is not square, it is smaller than 600 × 600 pixels, or the background is not plain. The first preset fixes size, shape and file size; the background and pose must be right in the original photo.
My file comes out smaller than the minimum. What happens?
Where there is a minimum, the tool first saves at top quality and then adds padding data that image viewers ignore, so the picture is unchanged and the file meets the minimum.
How accurate are these requirements?
Taken from the official notice or government page listed below. Rules can change with each new notice, so compare with the official instructions linked on this page.
Is my photo uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs in your browser, so your photo and signature stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded unless you choose to share a file by link. That matters for ID documents. If your device can't handle an image, the tool can shrink it on our server instead, but only if you agree, and it is deleted right away.