Size
600-1200 px
DS-160 photo tool
DS-160 Photo Maker
Prepare a DS-160 upload photo: 2×2 in / 600×600 px, white background, correct head size — checked automatically.
U.S. visa DS-160 / DS-1648 digital photoFree preview first
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ICAO 9303 compliant photos
Our photos meet ICAO 9303 (international) requirements for biometric passports and other IDs.
As used for
U.S. applications covered
U.S. Passport2x2 print or digital
Visa DS-160600x600 JPEG upload
Green CardUSCIS-style photos
DV LotteryDiversity Visa entry
Passport Photo Maker: From Selfie to an ID Photo
Create ID or visa photos with our online service. All you need is a smartphone or a laptop — PhotoGov takes care of the rest. Follow these simple steps:
PhotoGov is an independent service. We are not affiliated with any government, embassy, or consulate. All information on this website is based on official government requirements and verified primary sources. Final acceptance is determined solely by the issuing authority.
Document photo specs
U.S. visa DS-160 / DS-1648 digital photo
Online submission
Yes
Head size
50-69%
Background
White/off-white
Resolution
600px+
Printable
Digital file
How Our DS-160 Photo Maker Maker Works
Photo Gov app makes photos for U.S. passports, visas, green cards, and DV Lottery applications. The uploaded portrait does not have to be perfect - our checker prepares it for official requirements and a ready-to-download ID picture.
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Photo Upload
Take a selfie and upload it to our online tool.
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Processing
In 30 seconds, your portrait is transformed into an ID photo.
Processing...
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Checkout
Select options or add expert verification.
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Download
Get high-quality photos in digital or printable format.
For users in the United States: U.S. passport photos must remain natural. Our platform provides sizing, cropping, background and review tools for your chosen document.
Outputs
600x600 JPEG under 240 KB target + 2x2 print sheet
Checkout
Free preview, paid clean download
Independent preparation tool. Final acceptance is decided by the U.S. agency, embassy, or consulate reviewing the application.
DS-160 photo tool photo — quick answer
- Size
- 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm)
- Pixels
- 600 × 600 px
- Background
- Plain white or off-white
- Head height
- 1 to 1 3/8 in (25–35 mm)
- File
- JPEG, under ~240 KB
Frequently asked questions
What is the DS-160 photo size?
The DS-160 photo is 2 × 2 inches (51 × 51 mm), uploaded as a 600 × 600 pixel color JPEG. The background must be plain white or off-white, the expression neutral with both eyes open, and the head sized 1 to 1 3/8 inches (25–35 mm) from chin to crown. Keep the file under about 240 KB so it passes the online upload.
What are the DS-160 photo requirements?
You need a recent (within 6 months) color photo at 2 × 2 in / 600 × 600 px on a plain white background, evenly lit with no shadows, taken facing the camera with a neutral expression and no glasses or hats. Save it as a JPEG under about 240 KB. The free AI check verifies head size, background, crop, and file size before you upload so the form accepts it on the first try.
Is the DS-160 photo the same as a US visa photo?
Yes — the DS-160 form uses the standard 2 × 2 inch / 600 × 600 pixel US visa photo format, so a DS-160 photo and a US visa photo are the same thing. The same file also works for the printed 2×2 photo some consulates request at the interview.
Can I take a DS-160 photo with my phone?
Yes. Take a front-facing photo against a plain, evenly lit light wall and upload it. The tool auto-crops to 2×2 in (600×600 px), sets the head size, checks the background, and produces a DS-160-ready JPEG under the ~240 KB limit — no studio or scanner needed.
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