Official spec · U.S. Department of State
USA visa & green card photos
Everything the State Department asks for — matched automatically by the photo tool in about 60 seconds.
✓ 600×600 px
✓ Head 50–69%
✓ White background
✓ Under 240 KB
✓ Private — on-device
Official requirements
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 600×600 pixels (2×2 inches) |
| Head height | 50–69% of the image (approx. 1–1⅜ in) |
| Eye line | 56–62% from the bottom |
| Background | Plain white or off-white |
| Recency | Taken within the last 6 months |
| Format | JPEG, under 240 KB for online submission |
How it works
1Upload a photo or use your camera — nothing is uploaded to a server.
2AI centers your head in the 50–69% band and verifies the background.
3Download a compliant 600×600 JPEG, compressed under 240 KB.