US Visa Photo Maker Online

The official US visa photo size is 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm), which equals 600 x 600 pixels at minimum and up to 1200 x 1200 pixels at the maximum recommended resolution. The photo must be perfectly square.

DS-160 requires a square JPEG photo between 600x600 and 1200x1200 pixels, with a file size under 240 KB. The photo must be in color, taken within the last 6 months, against a plain white background, and show a neutral facial expression with no glasses.

Yes, you can use a smartphone photo as long as it meets the official requirements. Modern phone cameras produce sufficient quality. Ensure good lighting, a plain white background, and have someone else take the photo at eye level rather than using a selfie.

No. Since November 2016, the US Department of State prohibits eyeglasses in visa photos, including prescription glasses, sunglasses, and tinted lenses. The only exception is for documented medical reasons with a signed statement from a doctor.

The background must be plain white or off-white with no patterns, textures, or shadows. Stand at least 1.5 feet away from a clean light-colored wall to ensure the background appears uniform without visible shadows.

Your photo must be taken within the last 6 months and accurately reflect your current appearance. If your appearance has significantly changed (new beard, major weight change, new hairstyle), you should take a new photo even if your previous one is less than 6 months old.

For the DS-160 digital upload, the photo must be a square between 600x600 pixels (minimum) and 1200x1200 pixels (maximum). The file format must be JPEG (.jpg) and the file size must not exceed 240 KB.

In addition to the digital DS-160 upload, you may need to bring a printed 2x2 inch photo to your visa interview at the US Embassy or Consulate. Our tool provides both a digital file and a printable 4x6 inch sheet.

No, you should not smile. The US Department of State requires a neutral facial expression with your mouth closed. Both eyes must be open and looking directly at the camera. A natural, relaxed expression is acceptable but no teeth should show.

Head coverings are not allowed unless worn daily for religious purposes. If worn for religious reasons, your full face must still be visible from the bottom of your chin to the top of your forehead, with both edges of the face clearly shown.

Yes, both the US visa photo and US passport photo use the same 2x2 inch (51x51 mm) square format with the same requirements for background, head size, and expression. The same photo can typically be used for both purposes.

Creating a US visa photo with ClonyPDF is completely free. You can upload, crop, and download your DS-160 compliant photo without any signup, subscription, or hidden fees.