Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No. Cropping and resizing happen entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your photo never leaves your device.

What is the exact US visa photo size?

The US Department of State requires a 2x2 inch (51x51mm) photo, which this tool exports as 600x600 pixels.

Is the US visa photo size the same as the passport photo size?

Yes. The DS-160 visa photo spec matches the US passport photo spec: 2x2 inches, head height between 1 and 1 3/8 inches from chin to top of hair.

What does the head-size guide show?

The oval marks the target head-height zone (1 to 1 3/8 inch, chin to top of hair) and the dashed lines mark the acceptable eye-line zone, per official visa photo guidance.

Does this tool check the background or lighting?

No. It only crops and resizes to the correct dimensions. Take the source photo against a plain white or off-white background with even lighting before uploading.

Will this guarantee my photo is accepted at the embassy?

The guide helps you match the size and head-placement requirements, but final acceptance depends on background, lighting, expression, and file quality, which are your responsibility to verify against your embassy's checklist.

US Visa Photo

Upload a photo, align it with the head-size guide, and download a 600x600px (2x2 in, 51x51mm) US visa photo.

Upload & Align

Click or drag & drop a photo JPEG, PNG, WebP supported

Zoom: 100%

Show head-size guide

Output: 2×2 in · 51×51mm · 600×600 px (US visa spec)

Drag to reposition • Scroll or use slider to zoom • Fit your chin and eyes inside the guide

Upload a photo to get started. Keep eyes between the dashed lines and chin near the bottom of the oval.

Summary

US Visa Photo crops and resizes any uploaded photo to the official US visa photo dimensions used on the DS-160 form: 2x2 inches, 51x51mm, 600x600 pixels. Drag to reposition and use the zoom slider to fit your head within the on-screen guide, which marks the head-height and eye-line zones from the US Department of State spec. The crop, resize, and export all happen locally on the canvas; nothing is uploaded to a server.

How it works

Click "Upload Photo" or drag and drop an image onto the canvas area.
Drag the image to center your face inside the head-size guide.
Use the zoom slider or mouse wheel to scale your head between the guide lines.
Toggle the guide overlay on or off to check your alignment.
Click "Download Photo" to export a 600x600px JPEG (2x2 in, 51x51mm).

Use cases

Prepare a DS-160 visa application photo from a phone photo.
Resize a photo to the 2x2 inch, 51x51mm, 600x600px visa spec before uploading to CEAC.
Check head size and eye-line placement against the official guide.
Produce a visa-ready photo for a US embassy or consulate interview.
Create a same-day backup photo before a visa appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-09-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu