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Automated compliance checking and 600×600 px square photo cropping for Form DS-160, DV Lottery, and USCIS petitions. Validated against official 2026 U.S. State Department specifications.
Upload your photo below to verify dimensions, face detection, and lighting against DS-160 rules.
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| Specification | Required Value | Detail / Notes | Auto-Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pixel Dimensions | 600 × 600 px | Exact square (1:1 aspect ratio) required | ✓ Yes |
| File Size Cap | Max 240 KB | JPEG format only. Portal rejects >240 KB | ✓ Yes |
| Color Format | 24-bit sRGB JPEG | PNG/HEIC must be converted to JPEG | ✓ Yes |
| Background Color | Pure White / Off-White | No shadows, patterns, or gradients | ✓ Yes |
| Head Height Ratio | 50% – 69% of height | Crown-to-chin ratio (300 to 414 px) | ✓ Yes |
| Eye Line Position | 56% – 69% from bottom | 336 to 414 px measured from bottom | ✓ Yes |
| Eyeglasses | Strictly Prohibited | Banned since Nov 2016 in all visa photos | ✓ Yes |
| Facial Expression | Neutral Expression | Mouth closed, both eyes open facing camera | ✓ Yes |
| Head Covering | Not Allowed (Except Religious) | Full face must be visible from hairline to chin | ✓ Yes |
| Photo Age | Within Last 6 Months | Must reflect current appearance | Self-Check |
Stand in front of a plain white wall. Position your camera at eye level, approximately 4 feet away in natural front-facing light.
Remove glasses, hats, and headphones. Adopt a neutral expression with both eyes fully open and mouth closed.
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