Photo Gov app
Frequently Asked Questions
Short answers about the Photo Gov app U.S. document-photo workflow.
What is Photo Gov app?
Photo Gov app is an independent online tool for preparing U.S. passport, visa, green card, DV Lottery, and USCIS-style document photos from a phone photo.
Is this a government website?
No. Photo Gov app is not affiliated with USCIS, the Department of State, any embassy, consulate, or government agency.
Why is there no country selector?
The service is intentionally U.S.-focused. You choose the U.S. document type directly instead of selecting a country first.
Which document photos are supported?
The current workflow supports U.S. passport photos, DS-160 visa photos, DV Lottery photos, green card photos, and closely related USCIS passport-style outputs.
How does the upload flow work?
Choose the U.S. document type, upload or capture a photo, review the preview report, then download clean digital or print-ready files when you are satisfied.
Is the first check free?
Yes. You can upload a photo and review the locked preview and checklist before paying for clean downloadable files.
What files can I download?
Supported flows can produce a digital JPEG plus 4x6, A4, and PDF print outputs depending on the document type.
How long does processing take?
Most photos are decoded, checked, and previewed in under a minute in a normal browser session.
Do you change how I look?
No. The workflow is for crop, sizing, background guidance, output formatting, and compliance checks. Do not use appearance-changing edits for U.S. document photos.
Do you offer human review?
No. The current Photo Gov app workflow is automated: preview checks first, then paid clean downloads when you are satisfied.
Is acceptance guaranteed?
No. Final acceptance is always decided by the agency, embassy, consulate, or form system reviewing your application.
What if my photo is rejected?
Use the visible report and official source links first. Refund support may apply when a paid final photo is rejected after following the report guidance.
Is my photo secure?
The app is built around browser-first processing and protected download workflows. Avoid uploading photos from shared or untrusted devices.
Where do the requirements come from?
The guidance is based on public U.S. government photo requirements, with source links shown near the relevant checks where available.