US Visa passport photo size & rules
When you complete the DS-160 nonimmigrant visa application at travel.state.gov, the U.S. Department of State requires a square color photograph that meets strict Digital Image and Photograph specifications. The accepted size is 51x51mm, which equals 600x600 pixels at 600 dpi, and the image must be recent, taken within the last six months, and reflect your current appearance for the consular interview. This applies whether you are applying for a tourist, student, work, or immigrant visa category at any U.S. embassy or consulate.
The photo must be captured against a plain white or off-white background with even lighting and no shadows. Your head must be centered and sized so that the height of the head, measured from the chin to the top of the hair, falls within the State Department's required range, generally between 50% and 69% of the image height. Keep a neutral expression with both eyes open, remove eyeglasses, and do not wear hats or head coverings unless worn daily for religious reasons. When you upload to the DS-160 or Consular Electronic Application, blurry, pixelated, or over-edited photos are rejected.
Pixohub prepares your US visa photo 100% in your browser with no upload, so your image never leaves your device and stays completely private, and the tool is free to use. Always verify the current official US visa photo requirements on travel.state.gov before you submit your DS-160, because consular standards and digital upload rules can change.