DS-160 Photo Checker

Check your U.S. visa (DS-160 / DS-1648) photo against the official requirements before you submit. Runs entirely in your browser 鈥?your photo is never uploaded.

Drag & drop your photo here

or click to choose a file (JPG / PNG)

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馃敀 Privacy: photos are processed locally in your browser. We do not store, upload, or track your photo files.

Official DS-160 photo requirements

Format	JPEG (.jpg) only
Size	Square, 600脳600 to 1200脳1200 px
File size	240 kB or less
Color	Color photo (not black & white)
Background	Plain white or off-white
Head	Head is 50%鈥?9% of image height (chin to top of head)
Face	Single person, full-face, facing camera, neutral expression, eyes open
Recency	Taken within the last 6 months

鈿狅笍 Disclaimer: This is an independent third-party pre-check tool. Passing here does not guarantee official approval 鈥?the final decision is made by CEAC / the U.S. embassy or consulate. Always re-check with the official U.S. Department of State Photo Tool.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the official photo requirement from?

From the U.S. Department of State visa photos page and its digital image requirements.

Is my photo uploaded anywhere?

No. The check runs locally in your browser using WebAssembly. Open your browser鈥檚 Network panel 鈥?no photo bytes leave your device.

What does PASS / FAIL / WARNING mean?

FAIL = clearly violates a hard official rule. WARNING = visual guideline or borderline case to review. PASS = meets the checked criteria. INFO = we can鈥檛 verify it locally, please self-check.

Can I wear glasses?

No. Eyeglasses are not allowed in new U.S. visa photos except in rare medical cases.