DS-160 Specs Supported

DS-160 Photo Cropper for US Visas

Easily crop and prepare your photo for the DS-160 online application. The official format requires a 600x600 pixel square image under 240KB.

Official Specs

DS-160 Requirements

Your photo must meet every one of these specifications to be accepted.

SpecificationRequired ValueDetails

Dimensions600 × 600 pixelsSquare (1:1) aspect ratio, 2x2 inches

File SizeMaximum 240 KBJPEG format only

BackgroundPure WhiteRGB (255, 255, 255) — no shadows, patterns, or gradients

Face CountExactly 1 faceClear, unobstructed, fully visible face

Eye Position56% – 69%From bottom edge of the image

Head Size50% – 69%Crown to chin as percentage of total height

ExpressionNeutralMouth closed, both eyes open, relaxed

GlassesNot AllowedRemove all eyeglasses before taking photo

Step-by-Step

Stand in front of a plain white wall or backdrop. Use natural lighting — avoid flash. Position your camera at eye level, about 4 feet away.

Remove glasses, hats, and headphones. Keep a neutral expression with your mouth closed and both eyes open.

Upload your photo to our free validator. We'll check every specification including dimensions, file size, biometrics, and background color.

See your detailed compliance report. Each check tells you exactly what passed and what needs to be fixed.

Pay $3.99 to unlock your processed, fully compliant photo — cropped, resized, and optimized for submission.