United States Visa photo maker
A United States visa photo is 51x51mm (about 600x600px at 300dpi) on a white / off-white background, with the digital file under 240KB. Make the final photo and print sheet locally below.
Same as the US passport photo: 2x2 inch square, head 50-69% of frame, white background. The DS-160 online application accepts 600x600 to 1200x1200 px, square aspect ratio, under 240KB.
A sizing reference. Review the official application instructions.
Country & document type
United States · Visa51 × 51 mm · 600 × 600 px
Same as the US passport photo: 2x2 inch square, head 50-69% of frame, white background. The DS-160 online application accepts 600x600 to 1200x1200 px, square aspect ratio, under 240KB.
Source: travel.state.gov（Digital Image Requirements）
Spec proof sheet
United States Visa photo specification
- Size
- 51 x 51 mm
- Pixels (300dpi)
- 600 x 600 px
- Background
- White / off-white
- Head share
- 60%
- Max file size
- 240 KB
2026 rule update
Official-source checks for this photo type
Key requirements
51x51mm, output 600x600px at 300dpi
White / off-white background, even, clean and shadow-free
Face the camera, neutral expression, both eyes open
Keep the digital file under 240KB
Print sheet
The tool creates both a single photo and a print sheet. When printing, disable scaling and use 100% actual size.
Other United States document specs
FAQ
What size is a United States Visa photo?
51x51mm, about 600x600px at 300dpi, on a white / off-white background. Same as the US passport photo: 2x2 inch square, head 50-69% of frame, white background. The DS-160 online application accepts 600x600 to 1200x1200 px, square aspect ratio, under 240KB.
Can I make it at home?
Yes. Upload a front-facing photo and the tool crops it, aligns your face, builds the final image and lays out a print sheet — all locally in your browser, with nothing uploaded.
Is the photo guaranteed to be accepted?
No. Snapfora builds to published specs and gives you a self-check, but acceptance is decided by the issuing authority. Cross-check the official source before submitting.