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U.S. Visa Digital Image: 600x600 / ≤ 240 kB / 50%-69% Head Height

U.S. Visa 2x2 Digital Photo Crop & Guide

Crop a visa digital image to 600x600 pixels, compress it to the Department of State's 240 kB limit, and use the official head/eye guides. USCIS photo requirements vary by form and filing method.

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Drag and drop or select a high-resolution portrait photograph. Supported formats: PNG, JPEG, WEBP.

U.S. Visa Digital Photo Guidelines

The Department of State's digital visa-image rules provide the technical standards used by this crop tool. USCIS photo requirements can differ by form and whether the filing is paper or online:

  • Background: Plain white or off-white background with no distracting shadows.
  • Expression: Follow the applicable visa/passport rule; visa photos generally require a neutral expression with both eyes open.
  • Accessories: Eyeglasses are generally not permitted for visa photos except rare medical circumstances. Religious head coverings may be allowed when worn daily, with the full face visible.
  • Lighting: Even lighting, no distracting shadows, and a clear/in-focus image.
  • Important: The tool provides cropping and technical-size assistance only; it does not determine whether the photograph will be accepted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

For the Department of State digital-image requirements, the image must be square, at least 600x600 pixels and no more than 1200x1200 pixels, JPEG, and no more than 240 kB. The digital template uses a head height of 50%-69% of the image height and eye height of 56%-69% measured from the bottom of the image.

Eyeglasses are generally not allowed in new U.S. visa photos, except in rare medical circumstances when they cannot be removed. A signed medical statement is required in the applicable exception, and the frames, glare, and shadows must not obscure the eyes.

For U.S. visa photos, the physical 2x2-inch photo uses a head height of 1 to 1-3/8 inches and eye height of 1-1/8 to 1-3/8 inches from the bottom. For the Department of State digital-image template, the corresponding head-height range is 50%-69% and eye-height range is 56%-69% from the bottom. USCIS forms may have form-specific photo instructions.

Use a plain white or off-white background with even lighting and no distracting shadows on the face or background. The photo should be in focus and show the full face directly toward the camera.

The Department of State's Digital Image Requirements specify a maximum of 240 kB for qualifying digital visa images. This page should not treat 240 kB as a universal USCIS online-upload limit because USCIS photo/upload requirements can vary by form and filing method.

A hat or head covering that obscures the hair or hairline is generally not permitted unless it is worn daily for a religious purpose. The full face must remain visible and the covering must not cast shadows on the face. Other photo rules depend on the applicable document or agency.

Have questions about digital 600x600 photo requirements, 240 kB limits, or eyeglasses rules?

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Official U.S. Government Portals

• U.S. Department of State Passport Photo Requirements: travel.state.gov/passport-photos

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