US Visa Photo maker (2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm))
For the online DS-160 form the photo must be square, between 600 x 600 and 1200 x 1200 pixels, JPEG and 240 KB or less. Official guidance does not accept digitally altered photos, so take it against a plain light wall. Drop a photo taken with your phone: your head is fitted to 25 to 35 mm automatically, and you can download the digital photo or a print sheet.
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US visa photo size and rules
- Photo size
- 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm)
- Head, chin to crown
- 25 to 35 mm
- Background
- white or off white
- Digital file
- 600 x 600 px
- Edited photos
- Not accepted
For the online DS-160 form the photo must be square, between 600 x 600 and 1200 x 1200 pixels, JPEG and 240 KB or less. Rules change, so check the latest official requirements before you submit.
Passport and visa photo sizes
| Document | Photo size | Head | Background |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport photo 35 x 45 mm | 35 x 45 mm | 32 to 36 mm | white or light grey |
| 2 x 2 inch photo | 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm) | 25 to 35 mm | white |
| US passport photo | 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm) | 25 to 35 mm | white or off white |
| US visa photo | 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm) | 25 to 35 mm | white or off white |
| UK passport photo | 35 x 45 mm | 29 to 34 mm | plain light grey or cream |
| Schengen visa photo | 35 x 45 mm | 32 to 36 mm | plain light (white or light grey) |
| Canada passport photo | 50 x 70 mm | 31 to 36 mm | plain white or light coloured |
| Australia passport photo | 35 x 45 mm | 32 to 36 mm | plain white or light grey |
| India passport photo | 35 x 45 mm | 31 to 36 mm | white |
| China visa photo | 33 x 48 mm | 28 to 33 mm | white |
| Japan passport photo | 35 x 45 mm | 32 to 36 mm | plain white or light |
| Germany passport photo | 35 x 45 mm | 32 to 36 mm | plain light grey |
| Nepal passport and visa photo | 35 x 45 mm | 32 to 36 mm | white |
How to use US Visa Photo
- 01
Take a front facing photo against a plain light wall, in even light.
- 02
Your head is fitted to 2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm). Fine tune by dragging or zooming until the size check turns green.
- 03
Download the digital photo or a 4 x 6 print sheet with several copies.
Sized to the rules
The head is measured from the top of the hair to the chin and fitted to the official range of 25 to 35 mm. Guides on the photo show where the top of the head and the chin should sit, and a live check tells you when the size is right.
Keep the real background
This document does not accept digitally altered photos, and a replaced background counts. SleekCut keeps your real background and warns you if you change it. The easiest fix is a plain light wall and even light from a window.
Print at home or at any shop
The 4 x 6 inch print sheet fits several copies with thin cut lines. Print it at a kiosk, a photo shop or at home on photo paper, then cut along the lines.
What the size check means
For the online DS-160 form the photo must be square, between 600 x 600 and 1200 x 1200 pixels, JPEG and 240 KB or less. The green check only measures head size and position. Requirements change, so check the latest official guidance for your application before you submit.
Frequently asked questions
What size is a US visa photo?
2 x 2 in (51 x 51 mm), with the head 25 to 35 mm from chin to top of head on a white or off white background.
Can I take it with my phone at home?
Yes. Stand in front of a plain light wall, facing a window for even light, about 1.5 metres from the camera, and ask someone to take the photo at eye level. SleekCut then sizes it to the rules.
Can I replace the background for this photo?
No. The official guidance for this document does not accept digitally altered photos, and a replaced background counts. Take the photo against a plain light wall and keep Original; SleekCut sizes and prints it without changing the background.
Does the green size check mean my photo will be accepted?
No. It measures head height and position against the official range. It cannot judge lighting, expression, glasses or whether an office accepts the photo, so check the latest rules for your document.
Can I print it?
Yes. Choose 4 x 6 print sheet to get several copies on a standard photo print, with thin cut lines, ready for any print shop or home printer.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. Everything runs in your browser, so your photo never leaves your device.
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