US nonimmigrant visa (DS-160) digital image (online upload): exact size and KB

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US nonimmigrant visa (DS-160) digital image (online upload): the rules

The image must be square, so the height equals the width. It must be in colour, 24 bits per pixel, in sRGB. The compression ratio must be 20:1 or less. The photo must be taken within the last 6 months. No eyeglasses.

Read from the official source: Digital Image Requirements. Last checked 2026-10-10. Rules change between cycles, so compare with your own form.

More forms for United States: United States: US visa (paper photo) (print), United States: Diversity Visa (DV lottery) entry photo (digital).

Questions about the US nonimmigrant visa (DS-160) digital image (online upload)

What size should the photo be?

The form asks for from 600 x 600 to 1200 x 1200 pixels.

How many KB can the file be?

The file must be no more than 240 KB.

What file type does it need?

JPG.

What background does it need?

The form says: plain white or off-white.

Where do these rules come from?

They were read from the official source, Digital Image Requirements, last checked on 2026-10-10. Rules change, so compare with your own form.