US Visa Photo Fixer

Create a square JPEG for US visa upload rules, including 600 x 600 pixels, JPEG output, metadata cleanup and compression toward the 240KB digital image limit.

US visa rule600 x 600 JPEG240KB target limitOfficial source link

US visa upload photo fixer

This tool uploads the image for temporary server processing. The result expires after a short retention period.

Auto-fixable

  • Convert to JPEG
  • Crop to square
  • Resize to 600 x 600 px
  • Compress under 240 KB
  • Strip metadata

Manual checks

  • White or off-white background
  • Full face view
  • Neutral expression
  • No uniform or unsuitable head covering

How it works

  1. 1Choose a visa photo.
  2. 2Check the source image against the US visa digital image preset.
  3. 3Generate a corrected JPEG and review the manual checklist before uploading to DS-160 or DV.

Privacy and limits

  • This tool uploads the file to the server for temporary processing.
  • It fixes file rules only: format, square crop, dimensions, file size and metadata.
  • It does not approve background, lighting, head size, glasses, expression or agency decisions.

Upload rule notes

This rule creates a square JPEG for US visa, DS-160 or DV digital image rules.

It targets 600 x 600 pixels and compresses toward the 240KB maximum while removing common metadata.

Common use cases

  • Preparing a DS-160 photo upload
  • Preparing a DV lottery digital photo file
  • Fixing a file rejected for pixel size or file size

Server processing notes

  • The source image is uploaded for server-side resizing and compression.
  • The result does not guarantee visual or agency approval.
  • Use the official source link for the current requirements.

Original test sample

  • Upload a portrait phone photo and confirm the output is 600 x 600 JPEG.
  • Confirm the result reports whether it is under the 240KB preset limit.

Frequently asked questions

Will this upload my photo?

Yes. Upload Requirements tools send the selected image to ImgShrink's server for temporary processing, then delete the source and result after the short retention period.

Does this guarantee official approval?

No. The tool fixes hard file rules such as format, pixels, ratio, file size and metadata. It does not judge expression, background, face position, shadows or document-office decisions.

Do I need an account?

No. You can process one photo and download the result without signing in.

Source and compatibility notes

This page applies machine-checkable upload file rules. Official preset source links and checked dates come from the rule library.

Last checked: 2026-09-17

Notes
  • Official requirements may change, so check the source link before submitting.
  • The tool fixes format, pixels, ratio, file size and metadata only.
  • Uploaded files and result files are kept only for a short retention period.

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