US Visa Photo Maker (2026): DS-160 600x600, 240 KB JPEG, Green Card, and 2x2 Prints
Make a U.S. visa photo for DS-160, 600x600 to 1200x1200 square JPEG uploads, 240 KB limits, Green Card style 2x2 workflows, and print-ready copies.
US visa photo maker
The US visa photo maker route is for DS-160, Green Card, DV Lottery, and other U.S. square-photo workflows where the final file may need stricter upload checks than a printed passport photo. Start with the U.S. visa preset in Passlens, then decide whether you need a digital JPEG, a printed 2x2 photo, or both.
The Department of State digital image guidance uses a square 600x600 to 1200x1200 pixel range for visa uploads, requires JPEG, and caps the file at 240 KB. A printed U.S. visa photo still uses the familiar 2 x 2 inch frame. Keep those two outputs separate before you download.
DS-160 and U.S. visa checks
| Check | Rule to confirm | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Pixels | Square 600x600 to 1200x1200 | Wrong canvas size can fail before anyone reviews the face |
| File type | JPEG | Some portals reject other formats even when the crop looks right |
| File size | 240 KB or less | Oversized files can fail upload; over-compressed files can look damaged |
| Print copy | 2 x 2 inches | Some consular routes still ask for a physical photo |
| Green Card and USCIS overlap | Use the U.S. 2x2 baseline unless your form says otherwise | The filing route controls how many photos and how they are submitted |
If a DS-160 confirmation page shows that photo upload failed, follow the consulate instructions for whether a printed photo is needed. Passlens can prepare the photo, but the embassy, consulate, or U.S. government portal decides whether it is accepted.