United States US Visa 2x2 inch (600x600 pixels, 51x51 mm) Photo Size Requirements and Online Tool
Create a compliant US Visa 2x2 inch (600x600 pixels, 51x51 mm) for United States that meets all official requirements.
600 × 600
pixels
300
DPI
51 × 51
mm
#ffffff
color
Head Position Requirements
Note: (*) Glasses are not allowed. (*) Perfect for DS-160 form. (*) Do not use the Photo Tool on the US Department of State website, just directly upload the photo you got from us along with your application. The Photo Tool is incorrect.Detailed visa photo submission instructionsAbout Image may contain imperfections, such as speckles or other patterns errorWhy the Photo Tool on the US Department of State website is not fit to validate your US visa photoUS passport photo requirements and US visa photo requirements are similar:How many photos do you need for US passport application?One photoYour photo should conform to the following requirements:Your passport photo should be colored and printed on a quality photo paper.US passport picture size should be 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm).Full-face view. Your head should be seen from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin.Expression of your face should be neutral. Natural smile is allowed.Both eyes should be open.Look straight at the camera.Your eyes are located between 1 1/8 inches to 1 3/8 inches (28 mm – 35 mm) from the bottom of the photo.Your head must be between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (25mm - 35 mm) from the top of the hair to the bottom of the chin.The photo should reflect your present-day appearance. It should be made within the last 6 months.The background should be plain white or off-white.Taken in your every-day clothing:You should not wear uniforms except for religious cases.Do not wear a hat except for religious cases.Headphones, wireless hands-free devices or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.Do not wear glasses. If you normally wear glasses, be sure that there is no reflection on them.Do not wear glasses with dark frames and tinted lenses.US visa application digital image requirementsThe digital image should meet the following criteria:Acceptable Dimensions:The height of the photo and the width should be the same.Minimum 600 x 600 pixels.Maximum 1200 x 1200 pixels.Color:The image must be in color (24 bits per pixel) in RGB color spaceFile Format:JPEGFile Size:Not more than 240 kB (kilobytes).If you want to scan an existing photo:It should be 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm)Use a scanner with a resolution of 300 dpiYour photos must not be digitally improved and your appearance must not be changed in any way.
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United States Photo Requirements Table
| Digital size | 600 × 600 pixels |
|---|---|
| Print size | 51 × 51 mm (2.00 × 2.00 inches) |
| Resolution | 300 DPI |
| Official size | W 2in × H 2in |
| Background | #ffffff |
| Head position | 12% head height, crown 72px from top, chin 141px from bottom |
| Delivery format | Online submissionPrintable |
Official positioning rules
- •Height from top of head to hairline: 1.29 inches
- •Distance from bottom of picture to eyes: 1.18 inches
Official source
- Travel + wait in line
- Single-use prints
- Retakes cost extra
- From any phone photo
- Digital + printable
- Retry until perfect
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What size is a United States US Visa 2x2 inch (600x600 pixels, 51x51 mm) photo?
The official United States US Visa 2x2 inch (600x600 pixels, 51x51 mm) photo size is 600×600 pixels at 300 DPI, which equals a print size of 51×51mm (2.00×2.00 inches).
What background color is required for a United States US Visa 2x2 inch (600x600 pixels, 51x51 mm) photo?
The background must be #ffffff. Our tool automatically replaces your background with the correct color.
How should my head be positioned in a United States US Visa 2x2 inch (600x600 pixels, 51x51 mm) photo?
The crown of your head should be 72px from the top edge and your chin 141px from the bottom — roughly the middle 65% of the photo height. Face the camera directly with a neutral expression and both eyes open.
Can I make my United States US Visa 2x2 inch (600x600 pixels, 51x51 mm) photo online?
Yes. Upload a photo to IDPassportPro and we automatically resize it to 600×600px, fix the background, and check head positioning — ready for online submission or printing.
Is the United States US Visa 2x2 inch (600x600 pixels, 51x51 mm) photo guaranteed to be accepted?
Yes. Every photo is checked against the official United States specifications (600×600px, 300 DPI, #ffffff background). If your photo is rejected, contact us at support@idpassportpro.com and we'll make it right.