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US visa photo online — take, check, and download in minutes
Quick answer
Take a U.S. visa photo entirely in your browser. Frame your face in the live outline, pass the free pre-check (size, head position, background, sharpness), and download a DS-160-ready 600 × 600 JPEG. No app, no studio, no account.
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Official requirements
- Exactly 600 × 600 px, square aspect ratio, JPEG, file size ≤ 240 KB
- Head 50–69% of the image height, centered
- Plain white or off-white background, no patterns, no shadow
- Neutral expression, both eyes open, looking straight at the camera
- No eyeglasses (since 2017); no head coverings unless worn daily for religion
- Taken within the last 6 months to reflect current appearance
Common rejection reasons
- Background isn't plain white, or there's a visible shadow behind the head
- Head too small or too large in the frame
- Wearing glasses, a hat, or a non-religious head covering
- Smiling with teeth showing, or a non-neutral expression
- Blurry, low-resolution, or low-light upload
- Photo is older than 6 months
Frequently asked
Is this an official U.S. government site?
No. We are an independent photo compliance tool and are not affiliated with the U.S. Department of State. Our service produces a photo formatted to the published State Department requirements; final acceptance is at the embassy or consulate's discretion.
How long does the whole flow take?
Most users finish in 3–5 minutes total: a quick live camera capture, a free pre-check, payment, then 3–4 minutes of background processing. We'll email you when your photo is ready to download, so you don't have to wait on the page.
What happens if my photo fails the pre-check?
You don't pay. The pre-check tells you exactly which check failed (face size, background, blur, etc.) so you can retake the photo with the live camera guidance and try again. There's no charge until your photo passes.
Can I print the photo at home?
Yes. We deliver a 600 × 600 px digital JPEG plus an optional 2 × 2 inch print at 300 ppi. The print file can be sent to any pharmacy or home printer that supports passport-photo sheets.
What if the embassy still rejects it?
Per our refund policy, if the photo fails for a compliance reason we missed, we'll reprocess it for free at no extra cost. Acceptance is ultimately at the consular officer's discretion, but our compliance check is calibrated to the State Department's published rules.
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